Senior People Business Partner

Parkopedia; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading urban mobility company is seeking a Senior People Business Partner in Berlin to drive HR initiatives and manage labor relations. The successful candidate will work closely with leadership in a fast-paced environment, ensuring alignment with business goals. Proven experience in HR within a global organization and knowledge of European labor laws are essential. The role offers the chance to foster a positive work culture while navigating complex challenges, making a real impact on urban mobility.

Qualifikationen

• Significant experience as an HRBP in a fast-paced global organization.
• Mandatory experience with European Works Councils and Labor Law.
• Self-starter mindset to solve problems proactively.
• Ability to thrive in post-merger or high-growth environments.

Aufgaben

• Act as a trusted advisor to BU leaders for strategic HR solutions.
• Manage complex labor relations and ensure legal compliance.
• Support leaders in navigating organizational transitions and change.
• Lead performance and compensation reviews, identifying talent gaps.

Kenntnisse

HRBP experience

Labor Law knowledge

Analytical mindset

Fluency in English

Fluency in German

Jobbeschreibung

We’ve signed up to an ambitious journey. Join us!

As Arrive, we guide customers and communities towards brighter futures and more livable cities, it isn’t a challenge just anyone could take on. Luckily, we have something to help us make it happen. Our people and our values. We Arrive Curious, Focused and Together. Just as our entire brand is inspired by the North Star, the shining light leading travelers to their destinations since time began, our values guide us. They help us be at our best. For our customers. For the cities and communities we serve. For ourselves. As a global team, we are transforming urban mobility. Let’s grow better, together.

Can you thrive at speed, navigating a dynamic, changing environment while designing and executing the People strategies necessary to achieve ambitious business goals? The Senior People Business Partner plays a strategic and proactive role in developing and executing People & Culture initiatives that drive BU Parking’s success. Operating within a complex matrix organization during a period of change, you will play a pivotal role in navigating a fast‑paced, post‑merger environment.

The Role

We are looking for a hands‑on, business‑minded HR professional who isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves. You will partner closely with BU leadership to provide expertise in talent management, labor relations, and organizational development. This role is suited to experienced professionals who can influence without authority, navigate cross‑functional politics, and remain resilient amidst change.

How to make an impact

Strategic Partnering & "Hands-On" Execution

• Act as a trusted advisor to BU leaders, moving seamlessly between high‑level strategic planning and hands‑on operational problem solving.
• Navigate the complexity of a matrix organization, connecting dots between local needs and global P&C strategies.
• Business Mindset: Understand the commercial drivers of the Parking business to offer HR solutions that actually solve business problems.

Labor Relations & Works Councils

• Manage complex labor relations and serve as a key point of contact for Works Councils (German, or other European bodies).
• Ensure constructive dialogue, legal compliance, and smooth consultation processes during times of restructuring.
• Act as a resource for handling high‑stakes employee relations issues, supporting managers with policy application, and mitigating risks.

Organizational Transition & Change Management

• Support leaders and teams in navigating the ambiguity of a high‑growth environment. You must be the "calm in the storm" who helps stabilize processes while moving at speed.

Talent, Performance & Engagement

• Lead the execution of performance and compensation reviews, ensuring fair and consistent practices across borders.
• Partner with leadership to identify talent gaps and support succession planning.
• Use data‑driven insights to inform people strategies, measuring the effectiveness of initiatives on engagement, retention, and productivity.

Global Collaboration

• Act as a conduit between the business and P&C Centers of Excellence (Reward, L&D, Ops), ensuring tailored solutions that address specific regional needs.
• Collaborate with international peers to promote consistency in global HR practices while accommodating regional legal and cultural requirements.

Qualifications and Skills

• Significant experience as an HRBP in a fast‑paced, global organization, capable of navigating complex reporting lines and stakeholder maps.
• Mandatory experience dealing with European Works Councils and Labor Law.
• Self‑Starter Mindset - You see a problem and fix it. You don't wait for a playbook; you write it.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a post‑merger or high‑growth environment; you are comfortable with ambiguity and rapid change.
• You understand the commercial drivers of the business and how HR contributes to the bottom line.
• Proven success in advising leaders on complex people matters and building relationships across functions (Product, Marketing, Distribution).
• Strong strategic and analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data to drive decisions.
• Experience managing HR in diverse legal and cultural environments, including global mobility and compliance.
• Fluency in English and German is required. Fluency in Polish, Spanish, Italian is highly preferred.

The successful candidate will embody the company’s values and habits, demonstrating a commitment to creating strategic advantages and fostering an environment where human potential can thrive. This role is instrumental in supporting the company’s mission to make cities more liveable by aligning HR initiatives with broader business goals.

This role can be based in our office in Berlin or in Lodz, Poland.