Chief of Staff - People

Glovo 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 70 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.

YOUR MISSION:

As Chief of Staff in the People Department, you will act as a trusted strategic partner to the VP of People  and the People Leadership Team, helping shape and execute the People strategy that enables Glovo’s growth across multiple markets. This is a high-impact and high-visibility role at the heart of the organization, designed for someone who thrives in complexity and enjoys turning strategy into tangible results.

You will work closely with senior leaders to orchestrate priorities across the People function, ensuring the team focuses on the initiatives that drive the greatest impact. Beyond coordination, you will bring strong analytical thinking, challenge assumptions, remove roadblocks, and elevate the overall performance of the People organization. From leading key strategic projects to translating long-term ambitions into actionable plans, you will play a critical role in strengthening the People function and supporting Glovo’s continued scale.

THE JOURNEY:

• Act as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to the VP of People and People Leadership Team, shaping priorities, challenging assumptions, and reinforcing strategic rigor.

• Collaborate with the People Leadership Team to define and execute the People strategy aligned with company objectives.

• Help leadership focus on high-impact initiatives by identifying opportunities, removing roadblocks, and driving alignment across teams.

• Analyze People metrics and analytics to generate insights that inform strategic decisions and priorities.

• Identify and prioritize initiatives that drive measurable improvements across key People metrics.

• Lead the People Analytics team (2 data analysts) and coordinate with Delivery Hero’s global People Analytics team.

• Prepare strategic updates, presentations, and deep dives for senior stakeholders across Glovo and Delivery Hero.

• Facilitate leadership discussions and support decision-making through clear insights and communication.

• Lead the People OKR process end-to-end, ensuring clear priorities, strong alignment, and disciplined execution.

Translate long-term People strategy into actionable short- and mid-term initiatives.

• Drive cross-functional projects that span multiple teams or do not yet have a clear owner within a specific CoE.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE RIDE

• 8+ years of professional experience, ideally in HR, strategy, consulting, or other strategic roles with strong exposure to complex project management.

• Strong strategic thinking with the ability to zoom out to understand the broader picture and zoom in on details when needed.

• A “Swiss-knife” mentality: adaptable, curious, and comfortable navigating across multiple People domains such as talent acquisition, employee engagement, and organizational development.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to deep dive into data and translate insights into action.

• Experience leading analytical work streams or teams, including working with data analysts.

• A strong bias for action combined with high standards and a proactive mindset.

• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, particularly with senior leaders.

• Strong communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to guide leadership discussions and align diverse stakeholders.

Individuals representing diverse profiles, and abilities, encompassing various genders, ethnicities, and backgrounds, are less likely to apply for this role if they do not possess solid experience in 100% of these areas. Even if it seems you don't meet our musts don't let it stop you, we are all about finding the best talent out there! Skills can be learned, and embracing diversity is invaluable.

We believe driven talent deserves:

• 🌟 An enticing equity plan that lets you own a piece of the action.
• 💪 Top-notch private health insurance to keep you at your peak.
• 🍔 Monthly Glovo credit to satisfy your cravings!
• 💳 Discounts on transportation, food, and even kindergarten expenses.
• 🏊 Discounted gym memberships to keep you energized.
• 🏖️ Extra time off, the freedom to work from home two days a week, and the opportunity to work from anywhere for up to three weeks a year!
• 👪 Enhanced parental leave, and office-based nursery.
• 🧠 Online therapy and wellbeing benefits to ensure your mental well-being.

Here at Glovo, we thrive on diversity, we believe it enhances our teams, products, and culture. We know that the best ideas come from a mashup of brilliant diverse minds. This is why we are committed to providing equal opportunities to talent from all backgrounds - all genders, racial/diverse backgrounds, abilities, ages, sexual orientations and all other unique characteristics that make you YOU. We will encourage you to bring your authentic self to work, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels heard. 

Feel free to note your pronouns in your application (e.g., she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc).

So, ready to take the wheel and make this the ride of your life? 

Delve into our culture by taking a peek at our Instagram and check out our Linkedin and website!

Here at Glovo, we thrive on diversity, we believe it enhances our teams, products, and culture. We know that the best ideas come from a mashup of brilliant diverse minds. This is why we are committed to providing equal opportunities to talent from all backgrounds – all genders, racial/diverse backgrounds, abilities, ages, sexual orientations and all other unique characteristics that make you YOU. We will encourage you to bring your authentic self to work, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels heard.

Feel free to note your pronouns in your application (e.g., she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc).

So, ready to take the wheel and make this the ride of your life?

Delve into our culture by taking a peek at our Instagram and check out our Linkedin and website!