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Director, People Business Partners EMEA
pla*** · Berlin, Germany; Haarlem, Netherlands; London
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Berlin, Germany; Haarlem, Netherlands; LondonRemote
Remuneration
Not specified
Location
Berlin, Germany; Haarlem, Netherlands; London
Visa sponsorship
Sponsors visa
Job summary
<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth.</strong></p> <p>Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history.
Benefits
Administration, and onboarding workflows that meet German and broader EuropeanWhile Working at Planet:</strong></p>P><em>These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical locationLi>Paid time off including vacation, holidays and company-wide days off </li>Li>Employee Wellness Program </li>Li>Home Office Reimbursement</li>Li>Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement</li>Li>Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning</li>Li>Equity </li>Li>Volunteering Paid Time Off</li>P><strong>Why we care so much about Belonging.That’s why Planet is guided by an ultimate north star of Belonging—dreaming big
Qualifications
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- li>Build the organizational and cultural connective tissue that makes Planet’s EMEA workforce feel like a genuine part of the company — not a satellite office.
- p><strong>What You Bring:</strong></p>
- li>12+ years of progressive HR/People experience, with at least 5 years in a senior People Business Partner or HR leadership role supporting European operations at a scaling technology or manufacturing company.</li>
- li>Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.</li>
- li>Deep expertise in European employment compliance including works council engagement.</li>
- li>Ability to operate as the senior People leader in a region, making high-stakes decisions with autonomy and communicating outcomes to headquarters leadership with clarity and confidence.
- Experience managing and developing People Business Partners — coaching them on stakeholder influence, organizational diagnosis, and the transition from reactive problem-solving to proactive strategic partnership.</li>
- li>Ability to navigate ambiguity and make decisions with incomplete information — particularly in cross-cultural, multi-jurisdiction environments where the “right” answer requires balancing legal
- cultural context, business priorities, and employee experience.</li>
- p><strong>What Makes You Stand Out:</strong></p>
- li>Track record of building a People function — including knowledge of the European talent market, local employer landscape, and the practical realities of scaling a team in the city.</li>
Skills
GermanLeadership
Degrees
AssociateDegree
Languages
German
Industry
AerospaceAutomotiveDefenseEnergyManufacturingPublic-sector
Company size
EnterpriseSmb
Contract length
5 years
Security clearance
ConfidentialSecurity clearance