Job Description
bonial helps you save time, money and paper! We are a digital advertising partner for offline businesses – we support retailers in their marketing activities and help them find a new audience. Would you like to join and be a part of digitalisation of retail?
bonial is part of Axel Springer SE and is disrupting the retail landscape as the leading "Drive to Store" partner in Germany and France. Through our platforms in Germany and in France, we connect millions of users with their favourite shops and brands—driving real impact every single day.
We are in the midst of an exciting growth phase, scaling fast and transforming the way people discover retail. At bonial, we thrive in a high-performance, fast-paced environment fueled by motivated, results-driven individuals who are passionate about making a difference. If you’re looking to be part of a dynamic team that’s shaping the future of retail, we’d love to meet you.
bonial welcomes both full- and part-timers!
Position
We are looking for a People Business Partner (x/f/m) to join our People & Culture team on a fixed-term contract. You will report directly to the Co-Head of People & Culture and work closely with an experienced Business Partner team.
In this role, you will support several business areas, including members of the Executive Team, on all relevant people topics. From leadership questions to workforce planning and organisational changes, you will help our leaders make well-informed, strategic decisions and move their teams forward.
Please note: This role offers a fixed-term contract starting in summer 2026, currently anticipated to continue until October 2027.
Responsibilities
- Act as a strategic sparring partner for designated business areas, translating business needs into effective company-wide People strategies
- Understand your business units well enough to identify patterns, risks and opportunities and turn those insights into concrete actions
- Work closely with our Works Council and negotiate framework agreements (Betriebsvereinbarungen) where needed
- Drive and implement People initiatives in areas such as leadership development, performance, and culture
- Support change processes and help teams navigate growth, restructuring or integration, for example, in the context of acquisitions
- Ensure that we apply our People standards consistently while staying pragmatic and business-oriented
Qualifications
- Several years of experience as an HR / People Business Partner or in a comparable role with strategic exposure
- Solid knowledge of German labour law and confidence in working with it in practice
- Experience leading and implementing People projects from concept to rollout
- Think analytically and make informed decisions. Curiosity about HR tech and innovative tools is a plus
- Understand how the different areas of People work connect and can balance business needs with cultural impact
- Communicate clearly, work well with different stakeholders, and are comfortable in sometimes challenging discussions
- Business fluent in German and English
Benefits
- High growth story – bonial is a high-growth dynamic company with continuous potential into the future
- Innovation & tech – we're a high-tech company focused on innovative technology, leveraging AI and other tools to maximise productivity and efficiency
- Exciting environment for professional development – strong support for your professional development, backed-up by a feedback culture
- Diversity – proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, committed to equal employment and a safe space regardless of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender, gender identity or gender expression
- Wellbeing – free access to a mental health app, gym in the office, portion of subscription to Urban Sports Club, and a corporate pension scheme
- Sustainability – opportunities to engage in projects that promote sustainability and environmental development
- Flexibility – up to 20% mobile work per week from anywhere within Germany, plus option to work from abroad; 28 days holiday plus an extra day for each calendar year (up to 30 days)
- Modern office – Zen Rooms, fully equipped gym, roof terrace for social events
- Free lunch – different lunch options, hot and cold drinks, fruit, healthy breakfasts and snacks at no cost
- Social culture – encourages people to start conversations, build relationships and participate in community through team events
- Visa sponsorship – for those eager to join from outside Germany
If you think you could fit the bill, we'd love to hear from you!
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