Why This Job is Featured on The SaaS Jobs
People Partner roles inside SaaS product organizations sit at the intersection of talent strategy and delivery outcomes, and this one is anchored in an Engineering context across multiple European hubs. That makes it notable in a sector where distributed development teams, cross functional dependencies, and consistent operating rhythms are central to how products get built and shipped. The Berlin hybrid base also signals work that balances local employment realities with international stakeholder expectations.
For a long term SaaS HR career, the remit described here builds durable experience in org design, manager coaching, and program execution in a matrixed setup. The emphasis on partnering with Centers of Excellence and using data to shape decisions maps well to how modern SaaS companies standardize people practices while still adapting to fast changing product and headcount needs. Exposure to employee relations and local labor topics further strengthens capability that transfers across European SaaS employers.
This role fits someone who prefers influence over ownership of a single process, and who enjoys working through leaders to improve team effectiveness. It will suit a People Partner who is comfortable moving between strategic planning and day to day guidance, and who values clear communication across globally distributed groups.
The section above is editorial commentary from The SaaS Jobs, provided to help SaaS professionals understand the role in a broader industry context.
Job Description
Snowflake is about empowering enterprises to achieve their full potential — and people too. With a culture that’s all in on impact, innovation, and collaboration, Snowflake is the sweet spot for building big, moving fast, and taking technology — and careers — to the next level.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Snowflake is seeking an People Partner to support our Engineering organization across key European hubs. In this role, you’ll partner with business and people leaders to drive core people initiatives, support talent and organizational development, and act as a trusted partner across a dynamic and growing team.
This role will be based in Berlin, Germany and is a hybrid position.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Build strong partnerships with Engineering leaders to support talent strategy, org design, and team health.
Coach managers and provide day-to-day HR guidance, including performance management and development planning.
Collaborate with internal HR teams and Centers of Excellence (COEs) to deliver consistent and effective HR programs.
Partner with site leadership on culture, engagement, and people-related initiatives.
Use data and insights to influence decision-making and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Support employee relations and labor topics in compliance with local employment practices.
ABOUT YOU
5+ years of People Partner experience, ideally supporting technical or G&A functions.
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
Strong understanding of German employment law and local labor practices preferred.
Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
Experience working with globally distributed teams.
Comfortable using data to inform decisions and build narratives.
Proficient in English (German is a plus).
WHY JOIN US?
Support high-visibility, high-growth engineering hubs in Europe.
Navigate complex international dynamics and make a real impact.
Work in a company with a start-up pace and global scale.
Be a key part of building and maturing our EMEA operations.
Snowflake is growing fast, and we’re scaling our team to help enable and accelerate our growth. We are looking for people who share our values, challenge ordinary thinking, and push the pace of innovation while building a future for themselves and Snowflake.
How do you want to make your impact?
For jobs located in the United States, please visit the job posting on the Snowflake Careers Site for salary and benefits information: careers.snowflake.com
