I’m Janet Klin, a German-qualified lawyer turned People & Culture leader with over a decade of experience building and scaling People functions across Europe, the UK, and the US. Having worked extensively with companies based in both London and Berlin, I navigate international environments with ease and fluency.
My foundation in employment law gives me a unique lens to navigate complex people challenges with precision and care, while my operational experience ensures I deliver real impact from strategy through execution. I work seamlessly in both English and German, supporting diverse teams and leadership across borders.
I’ve had the privilege to lead People teams in (VC-backed) tech companies, a private equity + portfolios, fast-growing startups, and most recently at a top-tier venture capital law firm. Across these roles, I’ve built scalable recruiting processes, designed performance and feedback cultures, crafted onboarding and development programs, and managed HR compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
What I bring
Strategic talent acquisition and executive search: I recruit across all industries and levels, from engineers and product managers to commercial teams and C-level executives. I specialize in filling pipelines through LinkedIn direct search, ensuring access to top-tier candidates. Whether building scalable hiring processes or refining employer branding and compensation strategy, I combine strategic insight with hands-on execution.
Performance and feedback culture: I design and implement frameworks that drive clarity, accountability, and growth, including competency models, review cycles, and onboarding performance check-ins. I also deliver targeted training programs for managers and teams, covering effective feedback, performance reviews, competency development, and leadership skills, to ensure these frameworks are embedded and thriving in your organization.
Onboarding, employee experience and learning and development: I design onboarding and offboarding processes that create seamless, engaging experiences for employees from day one to exit. I focus on building intentional, values-driven employee experiences that foster belonging and motivation. Additionally, I develop career leveling and progression frameworks alongside L&D strategies to support long-term employee growth and retention.
Employment law and compliance: My legal expertise means I approach HR with rigor and care, from contracts and policies to complex redundancy processes across Germany, the UK, Nordics, US, and France.
Scale-up and investor insight: Having worked both in-house and on the investor side, I understand the pressures and opportunities of scaling businesses. I bring a pragmatic, calm mindset to workforce planning, org design, and post-merger integrations.
What to expect
When you work with me, you gain more than a People expert—you get a partner who delivers measurable impact. Whether scaling your team rapidly, improving retention, or embedding a performance-driven culture, I focus on outcomes that matter.
Expect a collaborative approach grounded in transparency, responsiveness, and pragmatism. I balance strategic foresight with hands-on execution, helping your organization navigate growth, change, and complexity with confidence and clarity.
Why work with me
I’m passionate about partnering with ambitious, mission-driven organizations to build the strong people foundations that sustainable growth demands. I’m not just a consultant—I embed deeply with your team to lead and execute, helping you scale your business with heart, clarity, and precision.
Ready to partner on your people success?
If you’re looking for a dedicated partner to help design, execute, and scale your People strategy, I’d love to connect.
