About the role: We are looking for an operational Senior People Partner to join our ride at Blacklane People & Culture (P&C) team to co-design, build and deliver people strategies that drive Blacklane’s growth. You will directly report to the Head of People Partnering & Operations, make your mark and be part of creating a unique, world-class employee journey at Blacklane Your impact and responsibilities: Be a trusted partner to leaders and people managers in Business (mainly Product and Engineering). You build strong relationships with all stakeholders in your divisions and you influence through compassionate and contextualized coaching. You act with a sense of urgency and adapt to a fast-paced and ever-changing environment while you carry out processes from end to end. Provide end to end support for your division on probation, performance and termination discussions. Act as the gate keeper of our values, course correct under performance, identify any emerging themes and problem cases and act with integrity in resolving problems. Roll up your sleeves to define, develop and implement a wide range of people initiatives like setting up new tools and providers or support change management at team, division and company level. You are in charge of the process and should not shy away from operational to dos. You have the ability to solve complex problems; you take initiative to seek internal and external resources when problem-solving. You analyze trends and metrics in partnership with different stakeholders to design and quickly implement solutions in a pragmatic approach. Be a mediator. You are able to facilitate discussions with competing personalities within business units and across locations, read the room and foster constructive debate and respond to organizational changes in an effective way. Innovate and try out new things. Continuously assess the people’s experience at Blacklane. Provide insightful data to develop, innovate, and improve our existing People & Culture processes. Be a great team player. Collaborate closely with other P&C teams (i.e. Strategy & Reward, Talent Attraction, Learning & Development) and external partners to keep shaping and creating a coherent and seamless employee journey. Be the employment law expert for Germany: you should use your labour knowledge to support your org and help train your peers and the wider team About you: Strong background in People and Culture topics. You have 5 years of solid experience in a people business partnering operational role, ideally in tech and finance, within large scale ups. You demonstrate versatile competencies in organizational design, talent management, learning & development, compensation & benefits, and change management. You’ve had exposure globally and can easily partner up with people and leaders across our global hubs (Germany, Spain, France, UK, Singapore, Dubai). Go-getter. You are a self-motivated and enthusiastic people partner, strong problem-solver, with fine tuned instincts and excellent people skills. Data and tech lover. You get excited about data, tech and use metrics and data to determine the best ways to approach challenges. You are comfortable with numbers, tech stacks and turning insights into actionable solutions. Autonomy. You own excellent prioritization and project management skills to organize and structure your work to deliver best in class results. Great communication skills. You are comfortable interacting with stakeholders at various levels, carrying courageous conversations and building strong relationships with internal and external key stakeholders. Proficiency in English is a must, German, Spanish or French an advantage. Innovative and flexible. You are the champion of staying up to date with global HR trends. You are able to try out new approaches, are comfortable with ambiguity, and manage multiple things on the fly. Passion. You have a deep passion for technology, the travel industry, and the ground transportation space, as well as Blacklane’s products and services. Your First-Year Roadmap Here’s what your journey at Blacklane could look like: 3 months: Immerse yourself in the business and role → Onboarding, meet key stakeholders, start to contribute. 6 months: Build confidence in your role → fully own core tasks and drive measurable impact on team and company goals. Take ownership of projects, collaborate cross-functionally on initiatives that leave a noticeable mark. 12 months: Scale your contributions and your expertise or leadership potential The Blacklane Hiring Process → Expected duration: 6 weeks 1. Application Review: Your CV and documents are being reviewed by our respective Talent Acquisition Hiring Manager. 2. Talent Acquisition Interview: A quick introductory chat to ensure the role excites you and matches your interests and skills. 3. Second Round: Case Study/Technical Interviews/Peers Interview/Stakeholder Interview A deeper dive into your experience and the specific aspects of the role, emphasizing alignment with Blacklane’s goals and vision. 4. Third Round: Executive Interview and if applicable Reference Check. 5. Offer Call: Celebrating YOU in joining the Blacklane crew. About Blacklane Our mission is simple but powerful: to become the world’s leading premium, global chauffeur service. Operating in 50 countries, we reimagine chauffeur-driven rides by prioritizing reliability, innovation, and first-class service at every step. Blacklane is also at the forefront of sustainable mobility efforts, continuously working to reduce our operational impact on the planet. Our Company Culture Blacklane has grown from a two-person startup in Berlin to a global team of over 300 people representing 54 nationalities. Powered by our commitment to care, inclusion, innovation, and collaboration, we support employees through initiatives like Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, and more. Here are just a few examples of the ERGs fostering connection: LGBTQIA Network – Advocating for inclusivity and championing allyship. Bookclub – Encouraging cultural exchange, fostering discussion, critical thinking, and team engagement through shared reading and analysis. Blacklane Cares Leave – Spend up to eight paid hours annually volunteering for causes meaningful to you. We welcome—and actively support—employees to create or join the communities that are important to them. Why join us in a Blacklane on the fast lane? Fair Pay & Shared Success → We provide good salaries and automatically enroll all employees in our Virtual Stock Options Plan (VSOP). Your shares vest over four years, with full transparency on their value growth through Ledgy. Blacklane Mystery Rides → As a valued contributor to our success and growth, we are pleased to offer you one complimentary ride per quarter to experience and evaluate our chauffeur services firsthand. Learning & Development at Blacklane → We value the person beyond the CV, which is why we are committed to your continuous growth—not just for the company’s success, but for your own professional development. We believe that when our employees stay ahead, so does Blacklane. That’s why you have free access to thousands of online courses on LinkedIn Learning, tailored to your career aspirations, along with a unique learning experience designed for those stepping into leadership roles. The way to your heart goes through your stomach? → If so, we’ve got something special for you: our weekly homecooked, quality office lunches. Not only do they fuel your mind and body, but they also provide the perfect opportunity to connect with colleagues from all departments, fostering stronger bonds beyond your own division. Your Health, No Compromise → with Nilo Health & WHOOP We prioritize both your mental and physical well-being because a healthy team creates a thriving culture. That’s why we offer access to the Nilo Health platform for mental wellness and the WHOOP bracelet to support your fitness—available for you to use as you choose. Social responsibility → We Care: Learn more about Miracle flights and the meaningful impact behind our commitment to making a difference. Share your ideas with Blacklane’s C-Level - Our approachable C-Level team values your insights. Once a month, they host a consultation day where you’re invited to share your ideas, feedback, and constructive criticism—because your voice shapes our future. We place great value on equal opportunities. Therefore, we welcome everyone to apply. Still not convinced? → Watch us on Amazon Prime → Listen to Jens in Startup insider episode 1643 → Blacklane is backed by investors who share our vision: Mercedes-Benz Mobility, Tasaru, Sixt, the Al Fahim Group, Alstin Capital, RI Digital Ventures, and b2venture