Lead People Business Partner - Revenue

DeepL is a global communications platform powered by Language AI. Since 2017, we’ve been on a mission to break down language barriers. Our human-sounding translations and intelligent writing suggestions are designed with enterprise security in mind. Today, they enable over 100,000 businesses to transform communications, reach new markets, and improve productivity. Our goal is to become the global leader in Language AI, building products that drive better communication, foster connections, and make a real-life impact.

What sets us apart is our blend of modern technology, competitive benefits, and an open, welcoming work culture that enables our people to thrive. This may be because of our products that have helped countless people worldwide or our shared mission to improve communication for individuals and businesses, bringing cultures closer together. Being part of DeepL means joining a team dedicated to innovation and employee well-being.

We are seeking an experienced and self-driven Lead People Business Partner to join our team at DeepL. In this pivotal role, you will support the Revenue organization (Sales & Customer) by partnering directly with the Chief Revenue Officer and the Revenue Leadership Team. You will serve as the primary People Business Partner for Global Sales while also leading a small team of 2-3 individuals who oversee the Customer department and our regional hubs in the Americas and Asia-Pacific Japan.

• Cultivate trusted relationships with the Chief Revenue Officer and the Revenue Leadership Team, actively contributing to the strategy, direction, and design of the org.
• Gain a deep understanding of the business and its needs to effectively influence the People agenda and implement targeted initiatives that drive results.
• Leverage data-driven insights to advise leadership on workforce trends, engagement levels, talent gaps, and overall organizational health.
• Guide leaders through change management processes, helping to shape organizational structure, culture, and workflows.
• Assist in identifying and preparing future leaders to ensure continuity in key roles.
• Drive action planning and initiatives focused on improving employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention.
• Collaborate with the finance team and business leaders to anticipate and address future workforce needs.
• Oversee and resolve complex employee relations cases within the Revenue organization.
• Partner with our CoE Team, and provide proactive feedback to enhance the effectiveness and delivery of our programs, including engagement, absence management, retention, internal development, recruitment, and productivity, to continuously improve our operating model.

• Strong experience partnering with a global Sales organisation in a fast-paced, high-change, international scale-up environment.
• Influential business partner with the ability to work closely with senior management and key stakeholders across our business to inspire, influence, and shape the future.
• Strong people management skills, ability to coach and get the best from others.
• Role model our Values and have an appetite for developing company culture.
• Demonstrate commercial awareness, strong understanding of business acumen to maximise influence.
• Collaborative, able to partner with centres of excellence to develop and implement initiatives that develop capability, talent identification and culture.
• Strong decision-making and ability to lead projects and change programs at a company level.
• Demonstrate the capability to self-prioritise and manage a complex and changing workload with the ability to meet changing and varying deadlines.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

We are an equal opportunity employer. You are welcome at DeepL for who you are—we appreciate authenticity here. Our product is for everyone, and so is our workplace. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all succeed, contribute, and think forward! So bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s in our diversity that we will find the power to break down language barriers in the world.