Senior Manager, People Partner

foodpanda is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience—fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in around 65 countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index. **Job Description** The pandas have embarked on an inspiring journey to serve “Meal for Every Table.” This adventure began in the bustling hub of our Delivery Heroes, Vendor Partners, Suppliers, Pandamarts, and Passionate Homechefs, all united by the dream of delivering joy through delicious food \& more. Together, our pandas face challenges, bring innovations, and with unwavering determination and heart, they strive to deliver Meal for Every Table. Join us on our journey as we aim to connect with 25% of Pakistan's population, delivering more than just meals, uplifting lives, and driving positive transformation throughout the nation. Come onboard as a “People Partner” and play your part in the “People Domain.” On this journey, you will report to “Head,People” Your Responsibilities will include: Strategic HR Partnering * Develop and execute quarterly workforce plans and org design reviews, identifying the * optimum workforce level. * Support role optimization, reorgs, and transitions in collaboration with leadership. * Responsible for maintaining and reducing the SG\&A cost. Stakeholder Management \& Employee Relations * Serve as the primary HR contact for employees and managers, offering daily support and coaching. * Address grievances, feedback, and escalations related to rewards, promotions, performance, and manager concerns. Performance \& Talent Development * Lead goal\-setting, calibrations, performance reviews, and PIP processes. * Identify HiPos, successors, and critical positions along with the Leadership. * Conduct LNA and partner with L\&D on learning initiatives. * Coach managers to build feedback\-driven, high\-performing teams. Talent Acquisition \& Rewards Alignment * Partner with TA to manage hiring approvals, internal movements, and internal benchmarking. * Collaborate with Rewards on salary reviews, parity checks, and compensation insights. * Collaborate with Rewards to review and ensure rewards guidelines are adhered to and employees are at parity. * Collaborate with Leadership to devise pay\-for\-performance commission structures and benchmark with market parity. Engagement \& Culture * Leverage Peakon data to drive engagement actions and foster employee well\-being. * Plan team connects, recognition programs, and diversity initiatives. HR Operations \& Data Accuracy * Own end\-to\-end HR processes, including onboarding, offboarding, and internal changes. * Ensure accurate and timely HRIS data updates and reporting (Workday). Projects \& Process Improvement * Contribute to org\-wide initiatives like policy updates, value rollouts, and talent strategy. * Continuously identify areas to improve employee experience and HR workflows. **Qualifications** * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, HR or related field. * Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive experience in Human Resources, including performance management, training \& development, and other related HR functions and at least 6 years of experience in HRBP role. * Current, in\-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to human resources and employee management, including workers’ compensation employment laws in Pakistan. * Proficient with Microsoft Office Skills and other related software. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. * Ability to work in a fast\-paced and dynamic environment **Additional Information** What does your playfield look like? * We work in a flexible but fast paced environment. * We start and end with customers to deliver exceptional service. * We love to innovate, prioritize, decide, and deliver. * We love what we do, and we don’t rest until our targets are achieved. So if you’re also someone who is driven until the dream is achieved, come join us.