Senior People & Culture Business Partner – Technology

Position Overview

Lobster operates as a hybrid company, allowing employees to work from anywhere within its operational regions. The offices in Tutzing, near Munich, and Amsterdam are available for use whenever preferred. Applications are welcomed from all qualified candidates without discrimination based on gender identity.

As we continue expanding our product and engineering teams, we seek a (Senior) People & Culture Business Partner specialized in technology to collaborate closely with leadership in the technology area.

You will join a focused, small People & Culture team and act as the primary partner for the Chief Product & Technology Officer (CPTO) and the leaders in Engineering and Product Management.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the main consultant for the CPTO and Engineering & Product leaders on topics including people strategy, career advancement, and maintaining team well-being.
• Lead projects and initiatives that span across the broader organization beyond product and engineering divisions.
• Manage the complete employee lifecycle for the tech teams across Germany and the Netherlands, from onboarding to exit procedures.
• Develop and implement career frameworks, conduct compensation reviews, and design performance management programs that are practical and widely adopted.
• Utilize AI and contemporary HR tools to automate routine tasks, allowing focused time on employee engagement rather than administrative duties.
• Ensure full compliance with relevant German and Dutch labor regulations.

Candidate Profile

• Substantial experience as a business partner supporting technology teams in software development and product management, with deep understanding of engineering culture, delivery rhythms, and roadmap planning, preferably within EMEA.
• Extensive background in change management, particularly in enabling cultural transformations during scaling phases.
• Expertise in compensation and benefits tailored for technical teams, with a clear perspective on equitable pay structures.
• Confidence in collaborating with senior leaders and influencing strategic decisions.
• Strong connection and empathy towards technical professionals; an understanding of how engineers and product specialists think and work, with possibly personal interest in coding.
• Awareness of current software industry trends, agile methodologies, recruitment of tech talent, and the impact of AI on development processes.
• Coaching experience is advantageous.
• Familiarity with German labor laws is required; knowledge of Dutch labor law is a plus.
• Fluency in English and business-level German is essential; fluency in Dutch is highly desirable.
• Comfortable working within a distributed team environment valuing talent over location; willingness to travel regularly to Tutzing or Amsterdam for team collaboration.

Benefits & Work Environment

• Truly hybrid working model with modern offices in Germany and the Netherlands and flexibility to work remotely as preferred.
• Modern, spacious office location with scenic views of Lake Starnberg in Tutzing.
• Subsidized meals available at the onsite restaurant.
• Dedicated personal learning and development budget.
• Generous leave policy with 30 vacation days annually plus two additional paid days off on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.
• Provision for up to 20 remote workdays per year from any EU country.
• Bike leasing program facilitated through a partnership with JobRad.
• Flexible home-office options.
• Weekly team social events every Thursday with company-covered refreshments.
• Access to a company pension scheme (bAV).

Company Description

Lobster is a specialized data integration platform designed to connect supply chain partners and systems regardless of the formats or technologies involved. The platform transforms fragmented data into a seamless foundation for artificial intelligence, enabling teams to make quicker decisions and minimize disruptions.

By offering real-time integration, intelligent automation, and embedded quality control, the Lobster Data Platform streamlines complexity. Its Data Network fosters secure collaboration across intricate supply chains, breaking down silos. Industry-focused data products deliver rapid, tangible benefits.

With a strong presence across the DACH region, UK, France, Scandinavia, and Benelux, and servicing over 2,000 customers globally, Lobster empowers companies to exploit their data's full potential and maintain agility amid a fast-evolving digital landscape.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lobster is dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusiveness, fostering a workplace defined by empathy and mutual respect.