Working Student People & Culture
Your Challenge:
Working Student to join Blacklane’s People & Culture team. You will use your creativity and experience combined with our tools and processes to help achieve an outstanding employee experience and build a great office culture. This is a hybrid role, with approximately 50% of your time spent in the office.
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You support the People & Culture team in all relevant HR topics and work closely with our Office Management team to create a great workplace culture
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You work with People Operations colleagues to ensure a great employee experience throughout the entire employee lifecycle, from onboarding, contract management, statements and reference letters, while helping to maintain data hygiene in our HRIS (Bamboo and Workday).
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You support day-to-day People Operations tasks, including data updates, documentation, and process support.
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You manage day-to-day maintenance and housekeeping activities and organize cultural events such as our summer and winter parties, catered lunches, and social gatherings
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While the job focuses on People Operations, it provides you the opportunity to learn about the whole HR function and processes, as well as to dip into the world of office culture—for example, by cooperating with People Business Partners in executing various talent programs
About you:
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You study psychology, business administration, human resources, or another related field for at least another 2 semesters
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You are available to work 15–20 hours per week and are happy to work in a hybrid setup with around 50% presence in the office
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Passion. You are excited about HR and creating great workplaces in a team of highly motivated colleagues
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Getting things done. You have great administrative and organizational skills, a strong service orientation, and you work easily across various office programs (Google Workspace, Microsoft Office); experience or interest in working with Workday is a plus
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Taking ownership. You’re thorough with your tasks, have a high attention to detail, and work in an independent, structured, and precise way
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Great communication skills. You are comfortable interacting with team members at all levels, carrying courageous conversations, and building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
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You care about yourself, others, and your team by seeking out new ways to enhance our crew’s experience
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You have a solution-oriented mindset, proposing ideas in the face of ambiguity and applying strong analytical skills
- You are a good communicator, fluent in English (C1 Level); German is a plus.
About Blacklane
Our mission is simple but powerful: to become the world’s leading premium, global chauffeur service. Operating in 50+ countries, we reimagine chauffeur-driven rides by prioritizing reliability, innovation, and first-class service at every step. Blacklane is also at the forefront of sustainable mobility efforts, continuously working to reduce our operational impact on the planet.
Our Company Culture
Blacklane has grown from a two-person startup in Berlin to a global team of over 300 people representing 54+ nationalities. Powered by our commitment to care, inclusion, innovation, and collaboration, we support employees through initiatives like Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, and more.
Here are just a few examples of the ERGs fostering connection:
- LGBTQIA+ Network – Advocating for inclusivity and championing allyship.
- People of Color Resource Group - To celebrate, empower, and amplify the contributions of POC, both past and present, while fostering a culture of inclusivity, equity, and allyship at Blacklane.
- Bookclub – Encouraging cultural exchange, fostering discussion, critical thinking, and team engagement through shared reading and analysis.
- Blacklane Cares Leave – Spend up to eight paid hours annually volunteering for causes meaningful to you.
We welcome—and actively support—employees to create or join the communities that are important to them.
Why join us in a Blacklane on the fast lane?
- Fair Pay & Shared Success → We provide good salaries and automatically enroll all employees in our Virtual Stock Options Plan (VSOP). Your shares vest over four years, with full transparency on their value growth through Ledgy.
- Blacklane Mystery Rides → As a valued contributor to our success and growth, we are pleased to offer you one complimentary ride per quarter to experience and evaluate our chauffeur services firsthand.
- Learning & Development at Blacklane → We value the person beyond the CV, which is why we are committed to your continuous growth—not just for the company’s success, but for your own professional development. We believe that when our employees stay ahead, so does Blacklane. That’s why you have free access to thousands of online courses on LinkedIn Learning, tailored to your career aspirations, along with a unique learning experience designed for those stepping into leadership roles.
- The way to your heart goes through your stomach? → If so, we’ve got something special for you, in Berlin: our weekly homecooked, quality office lunches. Not only do they fuel your mind and body, but they also provide the perfect opportunity to connect with colleagues from all departments, fostering stronger bonds beyond your own division.
- Your Health, No Compromise → with Nilo Health
We prioritize both your mental and physical well-being because a healthy team creates a thriving culture. That’s why we offer access to the Nilo Health platform for mental wellness - available for you to use as you choose. - Social responsibility → We Care: Learn more about Miracle flights and the meaningful impact behind our commitment to making a difference.
- Share your ideas with Blacklane’s C-Level → Our approachable C-Level team values your insights. Once a month, they host a consultation day where you’re invited to share your ideas, feedback, and constructive criticism—because your voice shapes our future.
- Thrive Together → Our Hybrid Office Culture: At Blacklane, we believe in the power of in-person collaboration and connection. That’s why we follow a hybrid, 3 office day focused approach. This supports both our fast-paced growth and the building of strong, engaged teams. We know everyone’s situation is unique, so our hybrid setup still allows for flexibility when needed. If you’re excited about contributing in a dynamic, people-driven environment and value both teamwork and personal accountability, we’d love to hear from you!
Do you have any questions or want to know more about our way of working? Feel free to contact us. We’re happy to connect!
We place great value on equal opportunities. Therefore, we welcome everyone to apply!
Curious to see us in action? Let’s go!
→ Watch us on Amazon Prime
→ Listen to our CEO in Startup insider episode #1643
→ Blacklane is backed by investors who share our vision: Mercedes-Benz Mobility, Tasaru, Sixt, the Al Fahim Group, Alstin Capital, RI Digital Ventures, and b2venture
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