Lead People Partner (f/m/d)

Stellenbeschreibung:

Lead People Partner

We are looking for a strategic and influential HR leader to join our team as Lead People Partner. In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, driving people strategies that enable growth, build high-performing teams, and foster an exceptional employee experience. You will shape our People agenda by combining a strategic mindset, strong communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with C-level executives.

If you are passionate about building thriving organizations, developing leaders, and enabling business success through people, this is a role where you can make a real impact.

Please Note: If you are based in Berlin, the role will require monthly travel to our Heidelberg office.

Your Responsibilities

Serve as a thought partner to C-level and senior leadership, translating business priorities into impactful people strategies.
Shape and implement initiatives that elevate employee engagement, leadership capability, and team performance across the business.
Strengthen frameworks for performance management, compensation & benefits, and leadership development to ensure scalable and fair practices.
Leverage HR analytics and KPIs to guide decision-making, measure impact, and continuously improve organizational health.
Partner with Talent Acquisition and People Operations to ensure a seamless and future-ready employee lifecycle.
Act as a mentor and coach for junior People Partners, fostering growth and building a strong, high-performing People team.
Drive transformation initiatives with credibility and influence, ensuring business leaders and employees are aligned and supported throughout change.

Your Profile

Extensive experience as a Senior HR Business Partner, People Partner Lead, or in other strategic HR leadership roles, ideally in a fast-scaling technology environment.
Demonstrated success in shaping and executing strategic HR initiatives that enable business growth and strengthen company culture.
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with proven ability to influence, challenge, and build trust with C-level executives.
Strong track record in building and enabling high-performing teams.
Skilled at applying data and analytics to inform strategic decisions and measure business impact.
Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving environments with a hands-on approach when needed.
Fluent in English (German is a plus).
Willingness to travel to Heidelberg on a monthly basis if based in Berlin.