Senior People Partner
Black Semiconductor
Senior People Partner
Black Semiconductor
Graphene photonics enable optical chip interconnects
Your Role
As a People Partner, you will work closely with team leads across Black Semiconductor, supporting them with day-to-day people topics, employee relations and team development.
You will partner with our People Development team to deliver performance and talent cycles, support leadership development and contribute to organisational change as we continue to scale internationally. This role combines hands-on business partnering with longer-term work around employee development and talent transformation.
What You’ll Do
Act as a trusted People Partner to team leads, supporting them with day-to-day management and employee-related topics
Advise managers on team development, performance, feedback and employee relations
Deliver the complete performance review cycle together with the People Development team, including preparation, calibration and follow-through
Support talent reviews and translate outcomes into clear development actions
Develop and coordinate leadership training and development initiatives
Guide managers and teams through organisational change
Contribute to talent transformation and employee-development programmes
Work closely with colleagues across People & Culture to provide a consistent employee and manager experience
Support an international workforce across our entities in Germany, the Netherlands and North America
What You Bring
Experience in HR business partnering or a comparable people-focused role
Hands-on experience delivering performance and talent cycles, including preparation, calibration and follow-through
Confidence advising and supporting managers on employee relations, performance and team-development topics
Experience with leadership development, organisational change or employee-development initiatives
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, scaling and international environment
A collaborative, agile and solution-oriented approach
Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships across different teams and seniority levels
Fluency in English, our company language; German would be an advantage
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft 365
Confidence using AI tools effectively and responsibly, including knowing when their output needs to be reviewed or overridden
Experience with HR systems such as Personio; knowledge of Leapsome and Monday.com would be beneficial
Our work culture
People Over Processes. At Black Semiconductor, flexibility is key—we ensure work adapts to life, not the other way around. We champion work-life harmony, where careers are meaningful and enriching. Our processes are human-centric, allowing you to focus on what matters
Let’s grow together. Your potential is our priority. We provide the autonomy to make a lasting impact and nurture your growth through a culture of continuous learning. We invest in your journey for professional and personal development
Your Health and Future Matter. Your well-being is paramount. We offer a comprehensive benefits package with outstanding insurance, pension and virtual stock options for your mental, physical, and financial health. Your peace of mind is our priority - in the present and future
We Live Openness. Collaboration and inclusivity are the cornerstones of our culture. We practice openness, fostering trust and respect. Individuality is our collective strength, fueling innovation and driving us forward
We connect chips – and people. We encourage qualified individuals from any background to apply. We foster an inclusive and supportive work environment that values collaboration, innovation, and growth. Join our team and be part of an organization dedicated to making a difference in the industry
Can you picture yourself in this Role and our Company? Let’s connect!
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Graphene photonics enable optical chip interconnects
Black Semiconductor develops graphene-based photonics that integrate optical components into the outer layers of CMOS-like chips, enabling direct optical chip-to-chip communication. It works by using graphene as a translator to convert electronic signals to optical signals and back, so electrons on silicon can talk to photons through integrated photonic interconnects. This approach differs from traditional silicon photonics or pure electronic interconnects by being CMOS-compatible, wafer-scale, and capable of linking multiple chips as a single high-performance unit while reducing production steps by about 60%. The company aims to move from pilot production to mass manufacturing, building a 300mm wafer facility (FabONE) in Aachen, with pilot production by 2027 and mass production by 2031, backed by a large European funding round and investors.
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