Senior People Development & Culture Manager (all genders)

About the Role:

Welcome to our international hybrid-working team, where we're all about making an impact rather than just clocking in from 9 to 5. We're on an exciting journey to build a structured working environment from the ground up! We're conceptual thinkers, focused on optimizing the frameworks and processes that will propel us into the next phase of our scaling adventure. We are looking for someone who thinks big, moves fast, and rolls up their sleeves to create impact. 

We are currently looking for a Senior People Development & Culture Manager (f/m/d) to join us on this journey as part of our People & Culture Team. This role is instrumental in fostering a thriving culture, developing our people, and translating people insights into action. In this role, you’ll report to our People Development & Culture Lead. 

What you'll be doing:

• Drive the continuous development of our leadership training programs and support our leaders to grow and inspire their teams 

• Shape and nurture our organizational culture, identifying root causes of challenges and embedding our values into daily work, making them tangible across locations 

• Design and deliver internal training programs in English and German, partnering with both internal stakeholders and external providers 

• Analyze and interpret people data and surveys (e.g. engagement, pulse checks, performance), translating insights into targeted, effective action plans 

• Own and manage our Leapsome platform as a power user  

• Develop strategic initiatives in close collaboration with People Business Partners and business leaders to improve employee experience and development 

• Support the execution of our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) strategy across the organization 
• Support broader People & Culture projects that enhance collaboration, communication, and growth across the company

What you bring:

• You have several years of hands-on experience working in people development and culture, ideally in fast-paced or scaling environments 

• You bring a data-driven mindset, with strong Excel skills and a proven ability to derive actionable insights from surveys, workshops, workforce analytics, etc. 

• You are an experienced trainer and facilitator, comfortable developing and delivering content in English and German 

• You have already gained practical experience leveraging engagement and development tools and supporting performance management programs, experience with Leapsome is a plus 

• You’re passionate about culture, employee growth, and driving meaningful change 

• You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You’re confident working with everyone from early-career talent to senior leadership and those in other functions like IT, Governance, Risk and Compliance, etc. 

• You’re a collaborative team player and can manage your own projects end-to-end with autonomy and accountability 
• You have strong language skills in both German and English  

What We Offer

• An unlimited contract with 30 vacation days.  

• Flexible, hybrid work: You can work from home or come into the office on the schedule that works best for you. Feel like traveling and working from another location? No problem. Tune into meetings and work from abroad for up to 40 days per year. In addition, flex hours allow you to prioritize important moments in your day.  

• Attractive perks and benefits: We offer a company pension scheme, language courses (English/German), and employee discounts with selected sustainable brands. Furthermore, our external partners in mental health support you in strengthening your mental health through anonymous private/group sessions.   

• Virtual Shares Program: Participate in the success of GROPYUS through our Virtual Share Program.  

• Ownership: You can truly make your mark with your work and contributions – on  all our organizational levels. Find your solutions, drive and test them.  

• The chance to be part of something big: Our mission is to rethink an entire industry. Join us in reinventing construction and fostering sustainable, affordable living.   

• A diverse and enriching work environment: Become a valued member of a wonderfully diverse team of individuals from over 50 countries. At GROPYUS we value inclusion above all, ensuring that everyone feels they belong – no matter their background. In this way, our differences become strengths that help us grow as a team.