Senior People Development Partner

Role Overview

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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