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People Culture Operations Partnering Manager

Celonis
Madrid, Spain
Full Time
Posted October 30, 2025
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Job Description

The role involves leading and transforming global People Operations processes, standardizing HR practices across regions, managing a team of People Partners, and driving operational excellence and compliance to enhance the employee experience at Celonis.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the global People Partners Team Tier 2, providing coaching and performance management.
  • Design and implement a unified, scalable Global Support Model for HR services.
  • Standardize and document all Tier 2 operational processes and playbooks across regions.
  • Establish and monitor KPIs and SLAs to ensure high-quality, efficient Tier 2 support.
  • Identify and lead process optimization projects to improve operational efficiency and leverage technology.
  • Collaborate with People Systems team to incorporate process requirements into system design and automation.
  • Oversee development and maintenance of Tier 2 knowledge resources and communication practices.
  • Partner with Legal and Compliance teams to embed regulatory and labor compliance into processes.
  • Lead change management initiatives for new processes and service model transitions.
  • Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure effective process execution and policy guidance.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in People Operations, Shared Services, or a related field, with a significant portion of that time spent in a global or multi-regional capacity.
  • Demonstrated experience in leading large-scale HR process transformation.
  • Proven ability to translate high-level business strategy into tactical, standardized, and scalable HR operational processes.
  • Advanced proficiency with Workday HRIS and previous experience with case management platforms.
  • Expert ability to define and interpret key operational metrics.
  • Exceptional ability to partner, influence, and build trust with diverse, senior-level stakeholders across cross-functional departments.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex operational and compliance topics clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Proven skills in change management methodology, communication planning, and driving adoption of new processes within a complex, globally distributed organization.
  • Ability to collaborate closely with the People Systems team to ensure Tier 2 process requirements are reflected in system design, such as ServiceNow routing and Workday self-service features, and to drive automation opportunities.
  • Experience in overseeing the development and maintenance of knowledge resources and ensuring consistency between the knowledge base, communication, and delivery practices.
  • Partnering with Legal and People Compliance teams to integrate regulatory and labor compliance requirements into standardized processes to minimize regional inconsistencies and policy breaches.
  • Leading change management activities related to new global processes and service model changes to ensure immediate adoption and high-quality service continuity.
  • Acting as a key liaison with functional experts to ensure effective process execution and consistent guidance on policies and programs.

Benefits & Perks

generous PTO
hybrid working options
company equity RSUs
comprehensive benefits
extensive parental leave
dedicated volunteer days
gym subsidies
counseling and well-being programs
internal mobility and mentorship opportunities

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