People Experience Partner, Upvest

• We’re looking for fintech enthusiasts to join us in creating the financial infrastructure of tomorrow
• You are always on the pulse, continuously measuring job satisfaction, the impact of our initiatives and other relevant metrics
• You always view everything in the people context and understand what it means to work with privileged access and sensitive data
• 5+ years of experience and proven track record in people experience, people engagement, event coordination/organisation and/or project management or equal skills and experience
• Deep understanding of the purpose and importance of great employee experience and how it affects attracting and retaining talent in today's competitive market and creates business value and impact
• Prior experience in managing multiple projects at once and leading and executing big projects without a dedicated in-house team
• Experience working with and connections to Berlin's "events and activities" scene
• Detail-orientated approach and ability to work effectively and in an organised manner in high-pressure situations to keep the deadlines, budgets and achieve goals
• Experience in negotiating and managing budgets
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience in effective stakeholder management
• Strong communication skills (written and spoken) in English and ability and willingness to produce content
• A positive can-do attitude and willingness to continuously improve
• Business acumen and desire to learn more about the Fintech industry and our product
• Tech-savvy
• This is a Berlin-based role (we will support you in relocating)

Desirable

• Design and implement a consistent and exciting employee experience strategy for Upvengers worldwide (employees working at the Berlin headquarters, satellite hubs or fully remotely)
• Take a holistic approach to the employee experience design by focusing on all 3 aspects (physical, digital and cultural) and partner closely with other People sub-teams, TechOps and Upvest departments to identify meaningful employee lifecycle moments and find innovative ways to engage our employees
• Own the Upvest event organisation, strategy and related budgets
• You become an event coordinator and one-person powerhouse to make things happen
• In addition to company-wide events, you ensure we regularly have smaller events and learning and networking opportunities at the office
• Later this year, we will move to a brand new office in the heart of Berlin (close to Torstraße, 10 minutes walk from Alexanderplatz). You lead the interior design project and collaborate closely with the Finance and Strategy & Org. teams and external professionals to make the new office a fantastic place to work
• Own our physical space and find partners and vendors to take care of the office management tasks and ensure the quality of their work
• Build a community and nurture belonging and inclusive organisational culture
• Collaborate closely with the TA team to define and build our employer brand
• You identify and create competitive advantages, actively look for events, meet-ups, and opportunities to attract, engage and retain talent
• You also make our efforts visible on social media with close collaboration with the Marketing team to strengthen our employer brand
• Lead by example and with a positive attitude
• You enable, empower and create opportunities for Upvengers to network and learn and grow
• This can mean smaller initiatives at the office or organising company-wide trainings owned by the People team or L&D
• You also create meaningful opportunities for the Management and leadership to engage with employees
• Take a strategic approach to support, align and achieve our business goals
• Employee experience is not just about moments that matter. It is also about value creation for the business and improving performance through engagement
• You collaborate closely with the business to better understand the needs for engagement
• Working in an outcome-focused manner towards company objectives and people team goals and leading your own projects to achieve our KRs
• As a People team member, you participate in the People team's day-to-day and support other sub-teams, e.g. in leading projects, participating in the new joiner onboarding, organising training, creating programs and taking responsibility for the People team's work