Director People

Sdui Group is shaping the future of education in Europe. We build digital solutions that help educational institutions work smarter, communicate better and save valuable time.

With a growing team of over 300 people across multiple European countries, we are on a clear mission: to become Europe's leading software provider for education.

Driven by courage, collaboration and responsibility, we focus on what matters most: better education for a better tomorrow.

As Director People & Culture, you will play a key role in transforming Sdui Group from a group of strong individual companies into one aligned, scalable and high-performing organization.

You will shape and drive a group-wide People & Culture strategy that supports the company's growth and buy-and-build journey, establishes a clear target culture and balances what must be central with what should remain local. This role combines strategic direction with hands-on change leadership and is ideal for someone who thrives in complexity, brings clarity into dynamic environments and knows what a professional, scalable people setup looks like.

Build a scalable People & Culture foundation

• Shape a future-ready People & Culture setup that supports the company's growth, group strategy and long-term ambitions
• Design and implement group-wide people processes, structures and systems that scale with growth while respecting local realities
• Establish reliable people data and analytics to enable transparency, clarity and informed decisions

Drive leadership & talent effectiveness

• Build a performance-oriented culture through clear career, pay and appraisal frameworks
• Enable leaders with clear expectations, strong sparring and targeted development
• Act as a trusted advisor to CEO, CFO and leadership team on people, structure and change

Create one shared culture & direction

• Define and anchor a clear target culture across the group
• Translate values and mindsets into everyday behaviors, rituals and leadership routines
• Strengthen engagement, clarity and belonging across teams and countries

Lead change & integration

• Shape and lead people-related change during acquisitions and integration phases
• Develop a repeatable people integration approach for new acquisitions
• Balance short-term operational needs with long-term strategic impact
• Build trust across C-level, leadership teams and employees

• Extensive experience building and scalingPeople & Culture functions in international, fast-growing organizations, ideally in tech or software environments
• Strong background in leading organizations through complex change phases such as growth, integrations or transformation
• Deep understanding of how to design scalable people processes, structures and systems while balancing group-wide standards with local needs
• Demonstrated ability to define, build and anchor a strong target culture and translate it into everyday leadership behaviors and routines
• Experience partnering closely with senior leadership and acting as a trusted advisor to C-level stakeholders
• Confidence navigating ambiguity and complexity while bringing clarity, structure and momentum
• Strong leadership presence, excellent communication skills and a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset
• Fluent English - additional languages are a plus

This role is anchored in one of our main hubs in Madrid, Girona, Hamburg, Berlin or Koblenz. We work in a hybrid setup, combining focused remote work with regular onsite presence (2–3 days per week) to enable strong collaboration, leadership visibility and cultural impact. Due to the group-wide nature of the role, frequent travel across Sdui Group locations is an integral part of the position.

• Purpose & Social Impact
  
  Working in education means making a real difference. At Sdui Group, you contribute to improving the daily work of schools and shaping the future of education for a better tomorrow.
• Flexibility & Hybrid Work
  
  We work in a hybrid setup that combines flexibility with collaboration. This includes flexible working hours, the option to work remotely and a regular onsite presence to support teamwork and connection. Working hours are shorter on Fridays.
• We Take Care of Our People
  
  Your well-being matters to us. In case of sick leave, we cover 100% of your salary from day one.
• Learning & Development
  
  We support your personal and professional growth through development opportunities, learning initiatives and the chance to grow within an international software group.
• Team & Collaboration
  
  You will be part of a collaborative and supportive team environment. We believe great teams are built through trust, connection and shared experiences, and we actively create space for this in everyday work.
• Ownership & Growth
  
  We combine a start-up mindset with the stability and ambition of a growing European group. You will have the opportunity to take responsibility, contribute your ideas and actively shape our future together.
• Time Off & Everyday Perks
  
  You receive 23 days of paid vacation per year. Coffee, tea and cold drinks are available in our offices, and we value spending time together beyond day-to-day work.

Maren Besand – Senior Talent Acquisition Manager

We're excited to get to know you The best way to apply is directly through our career portal.