Talabat 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 DescriptionJob Ref ID: JR0084777
Whats on your plate?
We’re looking for a Manager, Talent & Culture to lead our talent partnering agenda across the business in a highly embedded, business-led model. This role sits at the intersection of talent, culture, org health, and business performance — partnering closely with leaders, People & Culture squads, local markets, and regional functions to bring our Talent & Culture strategy to life in a way that is practical, tailored, and impactful.
This role is for someone who knows how to translate strategy into execution on the ground. You will act as a strategic talent partner to the business, ensuring our talent lifecycle is embedded end-to-end, our culture agenda lands where it matters most, and our leaders have the insights, tools, and support to build strong, healthy organizations.
You will also play a critical role in driving AI enablement across your domains by deploying talent, learning, and culture programs designed by the central team, helping the business adopt new ways of working and scale smarter.
Partner closely with business leaders and People & Culture squads to embed the Talent & Culture agenda across local markets and regional functions.
Act as a trusted talent partner to senior stakeholders, translating business strategy into tailored talent and culture priorities for each function or domain.
Drive the end-to-end execution of the talent lifecycle across your areas of ownership, including talent development, performance, learning, employee experience, and org health.
Bring central Talent & Culture strategies, frameworks, and programs to life in a way that is business-led, locally relevant, and operationally strong.
Stay close to the business and be visible on the ground, building strong relationships with leaders and teams across markets and functions to understand needs, diagnose issues, and drive adoption.
Own and monitor org health across your domains, using data and insights to identify patterns, risks, and opportunities, and report back with clear recommendations and action plans.
Partner with leaders to strengthen team effectiveness, culture, and leadership capability, ensuring talent decisions support both business performance and long-term health.
Lead the deployment of AI enablement initiatives across the business by rolling out learning, talent, and ways-of-working programs designed by the central team, helping teams adopt technology with confidence and impact.
Lead and coach a team of Talent Partners, creating clarity, strong execution, and a high-performance team environment.
Ensure execution is consistent, scalable, and high quality, while allowing for the flexibility needed to tailor solutions to different business realities.
Act as the voice of the business back into the central Talent & Culture team, sharing insights, feedback, and needs to continuously improve strategy and design.
rtner closely with business leaders and People & Culture squads to embed the Talent
What did we order?
8+ years of experience in Talent Management, Learning & Development, Employee Experience, and Culture enablement.
Strong experience in a talent partnering or business partnering model, with a proven track record of working closely with senior stakeholders and influencing across functions.
Deep understanding of the end-to-end talent lifecycle and how to translate talent and culture strategy into business impact.
Experience driving initiatives across areas such as talent management, leadership development, learning, employee experience, culture, and org health.
Highly data-driven with strong analytical skills and the ability to turn insights into action, decisions, and clear business narratives.
Strong stakeholder management skills with the credibility and presence to partner effectively with senior leaders and challenge constructively when needed.
Proven people leadership experience, with the ability to lead, coach, and develop a team in a fast-paced environment.
Strong execution mindset — you know how to move from strategy to action and make things happen on the ground.
Tech-savvy and excited by innovation, with a strong interest in or experience with AI-enabled people practices, digital tools, and new ways of working.
Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to adapt your approach to different audiences and contexts.
Skills Required
- 8+ years of experience in Talent Management, Learning & Development, Employee Experience, and Culture enablement
- Experience in talent partnering or business partnering, including senior stakeholder influence across functions
- Deep understanding of the end-to-end talent lifecycle and translating talent and culture strategy into business impact
- Experience driving talent management, leadership development, learning, employee experience, culture, and organizational health initiatives
- Strong analytical and data-driven skills, with the ability to convert insights into actions and business narratives
- Strong stakeholder management, credibility with senior leaders, and ability to challenge constructively
- Proven people leadership experience, including leading, coaching, and developing teams
- Strong execution mindset and ability to implement strategy effectively
- Technology proficiency and interest in or experience with AI-enabled people practices, digital tools, and new ways of working
- Excellent communication and influencing skills adaptable to different audiences and contexts
Delivery Hero Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Delivery Hero and has not been reviewed or approved by Delivery Hero.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and everyday support include on-site gym access in Berlin, discounted sports memberships, commuter help, and food vouchers, with hybrid flexibility enhancing day-to-day experience. Feedback suggests these lifestyle perks meaningfully bolster the total package for many corporate roles.
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Healthcare Strength — Mental health and preventive care are emphasized through an Employee Assistance Program, a Headspace subscription, and on-campus health check-ups, with guidance for navigating healthcare in Germany. Some locations also highlight private health insurance, adding depth to the health offering.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Ownership programs feature an employee stock purchase plan with a matching component, and equity is common across corporate roles. Feedback suggests this accessible equity can be a notable part of total compensation in key hubs.
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What We Do
As the world’s leading local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience, fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in over 70+ countries worldwide, powered by tech but driven by people. As one of Europe’s largest tech platforms, we enable ambitious talent to deliver solutions that create impact within our ecosystem. We move fast, take action and adapt. No matter where you’re from or what you believe in, we build, we deliver, we lead. We are Delivery Hero
