Senior People Development Partner (f/m/d)

Black Semiconductor; Aachen; Vor Ort; EUR 85.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Black Semiconductor is seeking a Senior People Development Partner to embed a high‑performance culture as we scale. You will partner with managers to translate development frameworks into everyday practice, delivering performance and talent processes across the organization.

Lead development planning, growth conversations and career progression; coach managers to build people leadership skills; support succession and development, aligning with our international team.

Qualifikationen

• 6–10 years in HRBP, People Development or related role in an international organization.
• Experience partnering with managers across the full employee lifecycle to support development and growth.
• Hands-on experience delivering performance management and talent review cycles, including calibration and development planning.
• Strong coaching capability to develop managers' people leadership skills.
• Experience applying career frameworks or leveling models to real business situations (promotion discussions, growth planning).
• Ability to build trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels while balancing business priorities with development.
• Fluency in English required; German is a strong advantage.
• Advanced Microsoft 365 skills are essential.

Aufgaben

• Partner closely with team leads as the dedicated People Partner for assigned client groups, supporting the full employee lifecycle from onboarding through offboarding.
• Own the development agenda across the organization by partnering with managers on development planning, growth conversations, career progression, and underperformance from a development perspective.
• Deliver company-wide Performance Review Cycles and Mid-Year Talent Reviews by preparing managers, facilitating calibration sessions, and ensuring follow-through on development outcomes.
• Bring the Black Semiconductor Career Framework into everyday practice through leveling discussions, promotion cases, and career path conversations.
• Coach managers to build confidence and capability in conducting development conversations, goal setting, feedback, and regular check-ins.
• Activate learning within teams by encouraging continuous development, knowledge sharing, and practical application of existing learning resources.
• Provide structured input into talent reviews and succession planning through a deep understanding of client groups and their development needs.
• Partner with the Director, People & Culture, Senior People Partner, and People Enablement team to align development strategy with execution.
• Build trusted relationships with managers and employees as the first point of contact for people development topics within client groups.
• Contribute to continuously improving people development practices by identifying opportunities to strengthen manager capability and organizational effectiveness.

Kenntnisse

HR Business Partnering

People Development

Coaching

Performance management

Career frameworks / leveling

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Microsoft 365

Tools

Microsoft 365

Jobbeschreibung

We are seeking a Senior People Development Partner (f/m/d) to play a central role in embedding a high-performance, growth-oriented culture as Black Semiconductor scales. This role is instrumental in partnering with managers to bring development to life across the organization by delivering performance and talent processes, enabling meaningful career conversations, strengthening manager capability, and ensuring employees have the support they need to grow. Acting as a trusted partner to team leads, you will help turn established frameworks into everyday practice while building strong developmental partnerships that scale with the business.

To Join Our Team, You Should Be Excited To

• Partner closely with team leads as the dedicated People Partner for assigned client groups, supporting the full employee lifecycle from onboarding through offboarding.
• Own the development agenda across the organization by partnering with managers on development planning, growth conversations, career progression, and underperformance from a development perspective.
• Deliver company-wide Performance Review Cycles and Mid-Year Talent Reviews by preparing managers, facilitating calibration sessions, and ensuring high-quality follow-through on development outcomes.
• Bring the Black Semiconductor Career Framework into everyday practice through leveling discussions, promotion cases, and career path conversations.
• Coach managers to build confidence and capability in conducting meaningful development conversations, goal setting, feedback, and regular check-ins.
• Activate learning within teams by encouraging continuous development, knowledge sharing, and practical application of existing learning resources.
• Provide structured input into talent reviews and succession planning through a deep understanding of your client groups and their development needs.
• Partner closely with the Director, People & Culture, Senior People Partner, and People Enablement team to ensure alignment between development strategy and execution.
• Build trusted relationships with managers and employees, acting as the first point of contact for people development topics within your client groups.
• Contribute to continuously improving people development practices by identifying opportunities to strengthen manager capability, development processes, and organizational effectiveness.

Your Qualifications

• At least 6-10 years of experience in HR Business Partnering, People Development, or a related People & Culture role within an international organization.
• Proven experience partnering directly with managers across the full employee lifecycle while supporting employee development and organizational growth.
• Hands‑on experience delivering performance management and talent review cycles, including manager preparation, calibration sessions, and development planning.
• Strong coaching capability, with demonstrated success helping managers build their own people leadership skills rather than taking ownership of development conversations.
• Experience applying career frameworks or leveling models in real business situations, including promotion discussions, growth planning, and development conversations.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels while balancing business priorities with employee development.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑growing, international, and highly collaborative environment where processes continue to evolve.
• Strong judgment, discretion, and emotional intelligence when handling sensitive employee and performance‑related topics.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence managers and build credibility across the organization.
• Fluency in English is required. German is considered a strong advantage.
• Advanced Microsoft 365 skills.
• Previous experience in a fast‑growing startup, technology, engineering, or deep‑tech environment is highly desirable.

Our work culture

People Over Processes. At Black Semiconductor, flexibility is key-we ensure work adapts to life, not the other way around. We champion work‑life harmony, where careers are meaningful and enriching. Our processes are human‑centric, allowing you to focus on what matters.

Let’s grow together. Your potential is our priority. We provide the autonomy to make a lasting impact and nurture your growth through a culture of continuous learning. We invest in your journey for professional and personal development.

Your Health and Future Matter. Your well‑being is paramount. We offer a comprehensive benefits package with outstanding insurance, pension and virtual stock options for your mental, physical, and financial health. Your peace of mind is our priority - in the present and future.

We Live Openness. Collaboration and inclusivity are the cornerstones of our culture. We practice openness, fostering trust and respect. Individuality is our collective strength, fueling innovation and driving us forward.

We connect chips – and people. We encourage qualified individuals from any background to apply. We foster an inclusive and supportive work environment that values collaboration, innovation, and growth. Join our team and be part of an organization dedicated to making a difference in the industry.

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