Head of Employee Experience (m/f/d) at FREENOW

Berlin, , Germany -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

31 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Employee Experience, Culture Enablement, Leadership Development, Organisational Development, Team Management, Budget Management, Process Improvement, Communication Skills, Stakeholder Management, Employee Lifecycle Best Practices, Data-Driven Mindset, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Awareness, Creativity, Experience Design, Fluency in English

Industry

Internet Marketplace Platforms

Description

Location: Come and join us in Hamburg, Berlin or Barcelona At Freenow, we empower smarter mobility decisions, helping people move freely and cities to thrive. Now, we’re looking for an Head of Employee Experience who’s passionate about shaping exceptional employee journeys and building a thriving, inclusive company culture. As our Head of Employee Experience, you'll be at the forefront of crafting a five-star experience across the entire employee lifecycle, all while bringing our values to life and leading a team of dedicated professionals. YOUR DAILY ADVENTURES WILL INCLUDE: Leading and mentoring a team of Employee Experience professionals to deliver a cohesive, high-impact employee journey from onboarding to offboarding. Designing initiatives that build culture and belonging — from talent development programs and senior leadership initiatives to community-building experiences that support our people and long-term business goals. Driving internal communications that are transparent, inclusive, and aligned across all levels of the organisation. Bringing our physical office spaces to life as cultural hubs that promote connection, collaboration, and purpose. Partnering with cross-functional teams (People, IT, Finance, Governance, and more) to ensure systems, tools, and processes support the employee experience strategy. Managing budgets, timelines, and vendor relationships to deliver experience-led projects with measurable impact. Supporting employer branding by showcasing the employee experience across multiple channels and touchpoints. TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE: 7+ years of experience in employee experience, culture enablement, leadership development and organisational development Experience in managing different teams including budget responsibility and process improvement. Strong communication, facilitation and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across functions and levels. Deep knowledge of employee lifecycle best practices and designing processes that drive efficiency. Proficiency in tools like Workday, Peakon, 360Learning, and other employee experience or HRIS platforms. Data-driven mindset, confident using analytics and insights to drive decisions. High emotional intelligence, cultural awareness, and a passion for inclusion. A proactive, ownership-driven attitude with a flair for creativity and experience design. Fluency in English is required; additional languages are a strong plus. BENEFITS & PERKS IN A NUTSHELL: Flexible working arrangements LinkedIn Learning Sabbatical & special leave policies WeRoad partnership Birthday, 24th + 31st December off Short term EU work policy Mobility Credit Health Insurance Employee assistance program Plus more local benefits depending on your work location! DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION: Freenow is an equal opportunity employer and we consider qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or age. We want you to grow and evolve, bring your true self to work. SEE WHAT OUR AWESOME COLLEAGUES SAY ABOUT US: ABOUT FREENOW: We are Freenow, the European taxi app with the broadest multi-mobility offering, available in 9 markets and over 180 cities. Our app gives millions of passengers the freedom to move with a wide choice of services including taxis, private hire vehicles, carsharing, car rental, e-scooters, e-bikes, e-mopeds and public transport. Headquartered in Hamburg and led by our CEO Thomas Zimmermann, we are on a mission to make urban mobility more efficient, sustainable and inclusive. Since July 2025 we have been part of Lyft, a global mobility platform connecting riders and drivers for billions of rides across North America and Europe. Together we are building a more caring and connected world, creating new opportunities for innovation, growth and impact.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team to deliver a cohesive employee journey from onboarding to offboarding. Design initiatives that build culture and belonging while driving internal communications aligned across the organization.