Senior People Business Partner, MPB
2+ days a week in office (Bülowstraße, Berlin)
Used photography & videography marketplace
Open for applications
Used photography & videography marketplace
501-1000 employees
Open for applications
2+ days a week in office (Bülowstraße, Berlin)
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To be the leading platform globally for photographers and videographers to trade equipment, with the fastest and most personalised experience.
Role
Who you are
- Are you a strategic, hands-on HR leader who thrives in a fast-paced, global environment?
- Do you have a deep understanding of German labour laws, works council collaboration, and organisational change?
- If so, this is your opportunity to make a real impact at MPB - the world’s largest platform for buying, selling and trading used photography and videography gear!
- ✅HR Expertise: A strong track record of holding (senior) People Business Partnering roles, preferably in an international setting
- ✅ Labour Law & Works Council Experience: Strong knowledge of German employment law and experience in negotiating agreements and establishing efficient ways of working
- ✅ Strategic, Hands-on Approach: Ability to balance big-picture HR strategy with operational excellence
- ✅ Fluent in German & English: Essential for engaging with our diverse workforce and leadership teams
- ✅ Data-driven & Analytical: Experienced in using people metrics to inform decisions and drive improvements
- ✅ Change & Transformation Leadership: Proven experience in leading HR change programs and driving business impact
- ✅ Professional HR certification or equivalent experience is essential
What the job involves
- We’re looking for a Senior People Business Partner to lead our People function in Berlin, working closely with our leadership team to align people strategies with business goals and enhance the employee experience
- You will sit within the global People team here at MPB, and will work alongside our other People Business Partners and People Ops Coordinators in each of our markets (UK & US) whilst reporting directly into our VP People
- ✔️ Strategic Business Partnering: Work directly with the Berlin leadership team to develop & execute people strategies that align with business objectives
- ✔️ Works Council & Employee Relations: Build strong relationships with the MPB works council, ensuring compliance with German labour law regulations whilst fostering a collaborative and empowering workplace culture
- ✔️ Culture & Change Leadership: Drive organisational change and transformation initiatives, shaping a positive and inclusive culture
- ✔️ People Ops & HR Strategy: Oversee HR process, implement best practices, and enhance operational efficiency
- ✔️ Global Impact: Contribute to key global strategic people projects, with a particular focus on engagement, DEI, and employee experience
- ✔️ Coaching & Leadership: Lead and mentor our People Operations Coordinator in Berlin, supporting their career growth and development
Our take
Brighton-based MPB’s used camera and photo equipment marketplace has been going through a period of rapid growth of late, reflecting the European used goods marketplace as a whole.
The company joins the likes of Wallapop (Spain) and Vestiaire Collective (France) in a coterie of second-hand buy & sell platforms that have risen in popularity, and received major funding as a result. While used goods platforms have always been very popular online, MPB and its ilk’s niche market approach is paying off. The public conscience surrounding sustainability and circular economies no doubt plays a role in this.
However, the main factor behind the company's sharp growth may be the rise of online content creators, which has created a greater demand than ever for quality film and photo equipment. With no sign of demand slowing for MPB’s platform, the company is aiming to ramp up operations across its locations in Brighton, Berlin, and Brooklyn, and possibly expand further afield.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
62% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Apr 2021
$65.6m
SERIES D
Jul 2019
$11.1m
SERIES C
Total funding: $86m
Company benefits
- 28 days holiday
- MPB Workplace Pension
- BVG ticket discount
- Dog friendly office
- Fresh fruit
- Fresh coffee
- Regular social events
Company HQ
Brighton, UK
Leadership
Matt Barker
(CEO)Matt founded MPB having developed his interest in marketplaces whilst studying Economics at The University of Warwick.
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