Strategic People Partner - Podimo

Strategic People Partner
We are one of the fastest-growing podcast & audiobook platforms in Europe and we are now looking for a Strategic People Partner to join our amazing People & Culture team.

Come and join us on our journey to enrich lives through listening.

Location: Madrid, Berlin, Amsterdam or Copenhagen
Reports to: Senior Director of People & Culture
Team: Global People & Culture Team, led by the Co-Founder & Chief People Officer

The Role
As a Strategic People Partner dedicated to our Subscription teams across Europe, you will play a central role in shaping and nurturing Podimo’s culture. You will collaborate closely with leaders to ensure that talent thrives at Podimo by supporting the full talent lifecycle—spanning recruitment, onboarding, development, performance management, training, and offboarding. This role will drive strategic people initiatives aimed at enhancing engagement and well-being across teams, fostering a high-performing and inclusive environment.

In addition to partnering with the Subscription teams, you will work closely with the broader People & Culture team to implement global initiatives that elevate our organizational culture. You'll report to the Senior Director of People & Culture and be part of a highly collaborative team that is passionate about developing talent and creating a thriving workplace.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership Partnership: Collaborate with leaders in the Subscription side of our business to drive team growth, operational effectiveness, and strategic alignment with company goals.
• Coaching & Development: Provide leadership coaching and guidance, ensuring team development, effective dynamics, and alignment with broader organizational strategies.
• Engagement & Well-Being: Design and implement initiatives to measure and improve employee engagement, well-being, and satisfaction across teams.
• Employee Relations: Act as a trusted advisor, offering expertise on employee behavior, conflict resolution, and team cohesion to foster a positive work environment.
• Performance Management: Lead the execution of performance management and development programs, ensuring alignment with team and company objectives.
• Learning & Development: Identify and create learning opportunities that promote individual growth and team development, supporting career progression and skill-building.
• Talent Strategy: Collaborate with the Global Talent Attraction team to develop and implement strategies for attracting and retaining top talent in the media tech space.

About You
You are an experienced People Partner with a passion for empowering talent to thrive in fast-paced and innovative environments. You will be a key member of the Subscription leadership teams, acting as a trusted advisor to both senior leaders and employees. You enjoy working across diverse teams and taking a hands-on approach to people development, driving results that align with organizational growth.

Your Experience:

• Degree in Human Resource Management or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in a strategic HR role, ideally working with high-growth teams in a start-up/scale-up environment.
• Proven track record in people development, coaching, and performance management.
• Experience implementing engagement and well-being initiatives across diverse teams.
• Expertise in employee relations and conflict resolution.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with competing priorities.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with fluency in English.
• A hands-on, execution-driven approach—you get things done!
• A passion for podcasts, audio content, media, and entertainment is a plus.

Please note that holding a work permit for the country you are applying to is a requirement.

These are the benefits

• Six month fully paid parental leave for all new parents - no matter how you identify or where in the world you live
• Learning and personal development opportunities to help you thrive and enrich your skills in a fast-paced creator economy
• Opportunity to work flexible hours and remote
• The chance to make an impact at an international company and see your work pay off immediately
• Delicious lunch with great colleagues.

Equal opportunity employer
Podimo is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe in equal opportunities for all in our workplace. We don’t discriminate based on race, colour, religion, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age or political orientation, no matter where we operate.