Receptionist (m/f/d)
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Position Overview & Specifications
About HV Capital
HV Capital backs the entrepreneurs building Europe's next generation of category-defining companies. Over 26 years and 10 fund generations, we've backed more than 290 companies with over β¬2.8bn under management β from consumer internet pioneers like Flix and HelloFresh, through enterprise, SaaS and fintech, to today's frontier in AI and deep tech. We stay with founders from early stage through growth, and our team combines investing with hands-on platform support. We're currently investing out of Fund 10, based in Munich and Berlin.
The role
HV's Berlin office is looking for a Receptionist to own the day-to-day of our office β the first point of contact for guests, and the person keeping our office running smoothly. You'll be a steady, friendly presence in the office, handling the daily front-of-house work that keeps things running behind the scenes. This is a hands-on, in-person role at the centre of everything happening in our Berlin office.
What you'll do
Β· First point of contact for guests, investors, and founders β a friendly, welcoming presence in the office
Β· Walk through all floors each day to check on cleanliness and order, and catch anything that needs quick attention
Β· Restocking meeting rooms, kitchens, fridges, and pantry
Β· General upkeep β coffee stations, communal areas, tidy-up after use
Β· Watching the calendar to prep rooms ahead of meetings, and checking in on longer meetings for any additional needs
Β· Resetting rooms after use; sourcing food and drinks as needed
Β· Receiving, sorting, and distributing mail & packages
Β· Day-to-day snack, drink, coffee and consumable orders
Β· Monitoring shared inboxes and sorting inbound enquiries
Β· Supporting setup/breakdown and catering logistics for events
Β· Keeping the office running smoothly when the Office Manager is out
What you bring
Β· Languages: German (mandatory β professional working proficiency, native level not required); English (mandatory β professional working proficiency, native level not required)
Β· Location: Based in Berlin, onsite full working days, 32 hrs, 4 days/week.
Β· Style: Organised, proactive, calm under pressure β you notice what needs doing before you're asked.
Β· Service mindset: Genuinely enjoy being the person guests and colleagues rely on.
Β· Reliability: Follows through, notices the details, and takes initiative without being asked. Comfortable holding down office operations solo when the Office Manager is out.
What we offer
Β· A part-time role (32 hrs/week) with real ownership of the front-of-house and office experience;
Β· A modern office right in the heart of Berlin, near Rosenthaler Platz;
Β· A fast-paced VC environment with founders, investors and portfolio companies moving through the office;
Β· A friendly office environment with direct contact across the whole team, from interns to partners;
Β· Fully stocked office β coffee, tea, soft drinks, fresh fruit and a wide range of snacks;
Β· Company phone and laptop;
Β· Mobility allowance (Deutschland Ticket, Company Bike), Urban Sports Club membership, biennial health check-up, and access to the Corporate Benefits discount platform.
Compensation: β¬30K β β¬36K
- IC level β’ β¬30K β β¬36K
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United States Work Authorization & Sponsorship Guide
Under United States immigration law (INA Β§ 101(a)(15)(H)), foreign nationals seeking full-time professional positions typically navigate either non-immigrant specialty occupation classifications or immigrant visa sponsorship:
Requires a relevant Bachelor's degree or higher. Employers must file an approved Labor Condition Application (LCA) with the US Department of Labor confirming the prevailing wage rate.
Canadian and Mexican citizens qualify under USMCA (TN status). F-1 STEM graduates benefit from 36-month aggregate work authorization through E-Verify enrolled employers.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Technology
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Receptionist (m/f/d) roles across Hv's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Technology.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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