People Business Partner in Berlin bei commercetools

People Business Partner (m/f/x) in Berlin bei commercetools

commercetools

At commercetools, we are:

Engaged: We didn't become the fastest growing, highest ever valued SaaS software company in digital commerce with nearly 100% year-over-year growth by sitting on the sidelines.

Inspired: We continually explore what's possible. As the founder of the headless commerce concept, the leader in true composable commerce, and the visionaries behind MACH® — our patented tech has radically disrupted the world of enterprise ecommerce software. And we are just getting started!

Valued: Intelligent, resilient, passionate individuals hailing from over 50 countries across the globe, speaking over 43 languages, and collectively embracing diversity, encouraging inclusion, and fostering a culture of care.

The Opportunity:

We're looking for a People Business Partner to join the commercetools People team on our journey to transform the future of commerce and build a truly remarkable culture!

As part of the Business Partner Team, you will play a critical role in aligning human resources initiatives and functions with the overall strategic goals of the organization. You will serve as a strategic partner to business leaders and managers, providing guidance, expertise, and support in all areas of HR, including talent management, employee relations, performance management, organizational development, and more.

Your primary objective will be to foster a positive work environment and ensure that HR practices contribute to the achievement of business objectives.

*** Please note: For this role, we are able to consider candidates wishing to work on a hybrid basis who are based in either Munich, Berlin, London, Valencia, or Durham, NC. Regrettably, we will not be able to consider you if you're located elsewhere as this role involves coming into one of our local offices two days per week. ***

Your Mission:

Collaborate closely with business leaders to understand their objectives and challenges, and provide HR insights and solutions that support the achievement of business goals
Participate in strategic planning discussions with assigned business units to align HR initiatives with the overall organizational strategy
Act as a consultant to business units, offering expert advice on HR policies, practices, and trends
Help drive the talent management process, including performance management, talent development, and succession planning
Identify high-potential employees and work with leaders to create individual development plans
Act as a point of contact for employees and managers, addressing employee concerns, conflicts, and providing guidance on HR policies and procedures
Conduct investigations into employee complaints or workplace issues and recommend appropriate resolutions
Provide guidance to managers on performance management processes, including goal setting, performance reviews, and feedback conversations
Assist in identifying performance gaps and implementing performance improvement plans as necessary

What you need to succeed:

3+ years of experience in HR roles, with a focus on HR business partnering or HR consulting
A degree or certificate(s) in HR or a related field
Experience working in the tech/software industry, specifically supporting tech professionals
Strong understanding of HR best practices, employment laws, and regulations
Ability to build strong relationships and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities

Nice to have:

Professional HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR, SPHR, CIPD)

Team Values:

Positivity. Negativity is the enemy of progress.
Trust & Transparency. Promote direct and continuous feedback.
Learning. Be proud if you've failed at something. Think big, start small, learn fast!

We care about your Growth and Well-being

Competitive compensation package: Generous compensation structure consisting of salary, competitive stock option package, various benefits and perks