Join Our Team as a Head of People & Culture and Organisational Integration at Mavie: Make a Real Impact

At Mavie, we’re on a mission to transform healthcare by delivering holistic solutions that support individuals throughout their entire well-being journey—helping them stay healthy and get healthier. We’re reimagining how people experience healthcare services, making them more connected, innovative, and accessible. To turn this vision into reality, we need exceptional talent—innovative thinkers, problem-solvers, and collaborative team players who are passionate about creating modern healthcare solutions. As a fast-growing company, we offer a dynamic, flexible work environment where you’ll have the freedom to bring bold ideas to life while learning and growing along the way.

We are seeking a strategic and transformation-minded Head of People & Culture and Organisational Integration to lead Mavie Next’s People strategy and shape the organisation through its next phase of growth. This role has a specific focus on M&A due diligence, post-merger integration, organisational design and culture, ensuring that we evolve into one cohesive, high-performing organisation, as we integrate additional businesses into the Mavie Group.

Key Responsibilities

M&A Due Diligence & Post-Merger Integration

• Partner with in-house and target teams during M&A due diligence to assess organisational, cultural, and talent-related risks, readiness and opportunities.

• Lead the people integration workstream across mergers and acquisitions, driving structure, leadership alignment, communication, and cultural harmonisation.

• Develop and implement integration playbooks and onboarding strategies to ensure seamless transitions for acquired teams.

• Act as the People & Cultural bridge between legacy and newly acquired organisations, ensuring alignment with Mavie’s mission and values.

Culture, Team Engagement & Change

• Develop a cohesive culture roadmap that fosters shared purpose, collaboration, and performance across all teams.

• Lead initiatives that strengthen employee and team engagement, inclusion, and leadership alignment throughout the integration process.

• Oversee team events, leadership offsites, and company events that deepen connection and belonging.

• Drive communication and change programs that embed culture and behaviors in daily operations.

Organisational Design & Development

• Lead organisational design and development to ensure clear accountabilities, scalability, and agility.

• Partner with leadership to define target operating models, reporting structures, and capability frameworks aligned with forecast business growth.

• Drive leadership development, talent planning, and succession strategies to support Mavie’s next phase of maturity.

Talent Acquisition Leadership

• Drive critical hiring initiatives hands-on, ensuring key leadership and specialist roles are filled quickly and effectively to support integration and growth.

• Lead TA to strengthen sourcing, employer branding, and workforce planning, building agile talent pipelines aligned with business priorities.

Strategic People Leadership

• Oversee the overall People strategy in alignment with Mavie’s business goals.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the leadership team.

HR Operations

• Collaborate with our HR Operations Lead to ensure scalable, compliant, and data-driven HR processes that enable growth and integration.

• Align operational excellence with strategic people initiatives across all markets.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Master’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Organisational Psychology, or related field.

• 8+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, ideally in scale-up, transformation, or M&A-driven environments.

• Proven experience in post-merger integration, organisational design, and cultural transformation.

• Strong background in M&A due diligence, leadership alignment, and change management.

• Experience building and leading talent acquisition strategy across multiple markets.

• Knowledge of Austrian employment law and broader CEE HR practices.

• Fluent in German and English; additional CEE languages are an advantage.

• Exceptional stakeholder management, facilitation, and communication skills.

• Strategic and pragmatic leader who can balance high-level vision with execution in a dynamic environment.

• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Strong Interpersonal & Communication Skills: Builds positive relationships with team members, clients, and stakeholders through clear, effective communication, active listening, and empathy, while demonstrating integrity and professionalism in all interactions.

• Team-Oriented & Collaborative: Works well in team settings, supporting colleagues, respecting diverse perspectives, and contributing to collective success through flexibility and cooperation, all with a strong work ethic.

• Fast & Efficient Delivery: Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Manages time effectively to meet deadlines, remains productive under pressure, and proactively solves problems to ensure high-quality, timely results, demonstrating professionalism and integrity throughout.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
At Mavie, we empower our teams to take ownership of their work, offering flexibility and a lack of rigid frameworks, which creates ample opportunities for continuous on-the-job learning and growth. Our projects are diverse, with a strong focus on innovation and making a meaningful impact. Working at Mavie is about more than just fulfilling a role—it’s about pushing boundaries, both individually and as a team. We set ambitious goals to drive our mission forward and constantly challenge ourselves to reach new heights. If you thrive in a high-energy, fast-paced environment where expectations are high and the work is impactful, then Mavie is the place for you. And while we’re passionate about our work, we also believe in having fun along the way. Our team brings together over 15 nationalities, creating a dynamic and vibrant workplace. We’re a diverse, enthusiastic group that values building lasting personal connections while achieving great things together.

At Mavie, we’re committed to creating an inspiring, flexible, and supportive culture. In addition to a competitive compensation package, we offer a range of benefits designed to fuel your personal and professional growth:

• An individual learning and development budget to fuel your growth.

• Flexible working hours and the freedom to regularly work from home.

• A lunch offer in our office (“Schrankerl”) complemented by free fruit baskets, snacks, and beverages.

• Regular team events, “Thirsty Thursdays” and memorable Off-sites to further strengthen our bond.

• A modern office environment which fits our innovative mindset and enables us to collaborate with our diverse team (of more than 15 nationalities).

• Corporate mental health counseling (EAP) from Mavie Work (which is part of our company portfolio).

• A health insurance discount from our parent company UNIQA.

Due to legal requirements in Austria, we are obliged to state the collective bargaining minimum salary for this position. Our salary range for this full-time equivalent position starts at 58.023 €. Based on your experience and qualifications, our final offer will be a competitive market value-based salary.

Does this feel like the perfect fit? Come aboard, and let's revolutionise the health system together.