Director, People Business Partners EMEA

Planet is undergoing a significant transformation in Europe, including establishing a new satellite manufacturing hub in Berlin and rapidly scaling its EMEA workforce. We are seeking the most senior People Team leader in the region, a Director of People Business Partners, to own the strategic priorities and highest-stakes people decisions. This role translates Planet's global people strategy for regional execution, surfaces critical local insights, and serves as the essential liaison between EMEA and US People leadership to ensure global programs are adapted for European realities. The ideal candidate will operate with high autonomy and bring senior HR judgment, having built people infrastructure in Europe previously. This is a full-time, in-office position based in our Haarlem, Berlin or London office 5 days per week. The role reports to the VP, People Business Partners.

• 12+ years of progressive HR/People experience, with at least 5 years in a senior People Business Partner or HR leadership role supporting European operations at a scaling technology or manufacturing company. • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. • Deep expertise in European employment compliance including works council engagement. • Experience standing up or significantly scaling a European operation — including entity establishment, localized employment practices, and integrating a new-geography workforce into a US-headquartered company culture. • Ability to operate as the senior People leader in a region, making high-stakes decisions with autonomy and communicating outcomes to headquarters leadership with clarity and confidence. Experience managing and developing People Business Partners — coaching them on stakeholder influence, organizational diagnosis, and the transition from reactive problem-solving to proactive strategic partnership. • Solid organizational design and workforce planning capabilities — you can look at a growing EMEA operation and translate the business plan into an org structure, role architecture, and hiring sequence that makes sense. • Ability to navigate ambiguity and make decisions with incomplete information — particularly in cross-cultural, multi-jurisdiction environments where the “right” answer requires balancing legal requirements, cultural context, business priorities, and employee experience. • Experience driving performance management, compensation, and talent review processes in European markets — including familiarity with EU pay transparency regulations and how to prepare managers for compensation conversations in a compliance-driven environment. • A leadership style that embodies proactive execution and ownership — you establish clarity, define decision rights, prioritize ruthlessly, and push initiatives to conclusion rather than waiting for direction from headquarters. • Experience in aerospace, satellite, defense, or precision manufacturing environments where compliance complexity (export control, ITAR, security clearances) adds a layer of operational rigor to every people decision. • Track record of building a People function — including knowledge of the European talent market, local employer landscape, and the practical realities of scaling a team in the city. • Experience deploying AI-enabled tools or processes within an HR function — not just awareness, but hands-on involvement in evaluating, implementing, and driving adoption of technology that changes how HR work gets done. • Background that includes organizational development, change management, or management consulting — demonstrating the ability to diagnose organizational health, design interventions, and facilitate executive alignment on talent strategy. • Experience supporting a company through a significant growth stage in its European operations — such as first entity establishment, first works council formation, major facility launch, or rapid headcount scaling from under 50 to 200+ employees in a single geography.

These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy. • Paid time off including vacation, holidays and company-wide days off • Employee Wellness Program • Home Office Reimbursement • Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement • Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning • Equity • Volunteering Paid Time Off San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Why we care so much about Belonging. We’re dedicated to helping the whole Planet, and to do that we must strive to represent all of it within each of our offices and on all of our teams. That’s why Planet is guided by an ultimate north star of Belonging—dreaming big as we approach our ongoing work. If this job intrigues you, but you’re thinking you might not have all the qualifications, please... do apply! At Planet, we are looking for well-rounded people from around the world who can contribute to more ways than just what is listed in this job description. We don’t just fill positions, we aspire to fulfill people’s careers, most excited about folks who are motivated by our underlying humanitarian efforts. We are a few orbits around the sun before we get to where we want to be, so we hope you’re excited to come along for the ride. Accommodations: Planet is an inclusive community and we know that everyone has their own needs. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please reach out to accommodations@planet.com or contact your recruiter with your request. Your message will be confidential and we will be happy to assist you. Privacy Policy : By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Planet Data Privacy Notice for California Staff Members and Applicants , and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein. Privacy Policy (European Applicants): By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Candidate Privacy Notice GDPR Planet Labs Europe , and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein. AI in Our Interviewing Process : Planet is committed to providing an exceptional interview experience for all candidates. We currently use Metaview to better focus on candidates and less on trying to capture notes. As such, with the candidate's consent, select interviews may be recorded and include a "Planet AI Notetaker" for transcription and summarization purposes. Should an interview involve use of AI interview technologies, the candidate will receive notification and have the ability to opt out both in advance and/or real-time. Opting out will not affect one's candidacy. Candidate AI Policy : Planet embraces Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, and we encourage its responsible use. We understand that candidates may use various resources, including AI tools, to prepare for interviews and assessments. However, during any live interview stage or when actively completing assessments for this position, the use of AI tools—e.g. Large Language Models (LLMs), deep fake technology, etc.—is strictly prohibited unless explicitly prompted by an interviewer or assessment instructions . If you are unsure about acceptable use, please contact your recruiter for clarification. If an AI tool or similar technology is desired as an accommodation, please contact accommodations@planet.com with your request for assistance. Your message will be confidential, and we will be happy to assist you. Violation of this policy may result in disqualification of your application.