Senior People Partner

As a Senior People Partner, you will actively shape the evolution of our People organization by combining operational excellence across the entire employee lifecycle with strategic advisory for our Business Units. You will act as a trusted partner to leaders, drive the automation and digitization of HR processes, and ensure seamless compliance with German labor law and governance standards.

What you'll do

• End-to-end management and administration of all stages of the employee lifecycle (including onboarding, contractual updates, relocations, and offboarding) in full compliance with German labor standards and internal processes.
• Drive operational excellence and high data integrity across core HR systems, managing data workflows, generating standard HR reporting, and resolving employee queries efficiently.
• Serve as a strategic, consultative People Partner, translating business priorities into tailored people solutions.
• Act as a senior advisor and coach to managers on talent development, team dynamics, conflict resolution, and performance management.
• Partner with People Growth & Development and People Governance & Automation to roll out company-wide initiatives across performance management, compensation, L&D, and regulatory updates.
• Leverage automation and AI tools to streamline workflows and reduce administrative friction across the HR lifecycle.
• Analyze people metrics (turnover, engagement, headcount trends) to identify patterns and provide actionable recommendations to leaders.
• Provide agile talent acquisition backup during hiring peaks to support recruitment velocity and business continuity.

What you'll need

• 5+ years of progressive experience in HR generalist or business partner roles, ideally in fast-paced environments like tech, fintech, or regulated industries.
• A strong understanding of local labor standards, HR compliance frameworks, and full-lifecycle operational practices.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills and the confidence to advise, coach, and challenge leaders at various seniority levels.
• Comfort with HRIS platforms, analytics tools, and an eagerness to leverage modern AI tools to streamline everyday HR workflows.
• Business fluency in English. Working proficiency in German is a strong asset given our local compliance context.
• A pragmatic, hands-on attitude combined with strong active listening and continuous improvement drive.
• Comfortable working with AI tools, thinking critically about AI outputs, and contributing to a culture of responsible AI use.
• Based in Berlin and able to commute to the office 3–4 days per week.

What they offer

• Learning & development budget of €1000 per year and transparent growth framework.
• Competitive salary and variable remuneration program.
• 28 vacation days, increasing by 2 days after 2 years and 3 days after 3 years.
• Home office budget, meal allowance, and Deutschland ticket subsidy.
• Opportunity to work abroad for up to 12 weeks per year.