People Development Specialist (all genders)

In this role, you will:

• Design, implement, and continuously improve feedback and performance cycles across our Munich and New York offices
• Build clear development and career paths that help employees understand how they can grow at Lio
• Support managers in giving effective feedback and having meaningful development conversations
• Identify learning and development needs and turn them into practical initiatives
• Own and organize culture events that strengthen connection, collaboration, and belonging across locations
• Drive initiatives that improve employee experience, engagement, and team effectiveness
• Act as a trusted point of contact for employees and managers on development and culture topics
• Build scalable People Development processes and tools as the company grows

Your Profile

You’re a good fit for this role if you:

• Have experience in people development, organizational development, HR, talent management, or a related role ideally in a startup or fast-growing company
• Have designed or managed feedback, performance, or employee development processes
• Know how to turn broad development goals into clear, practical programs
• Enjoy creating engaging culture initiatives and bringing people together
• Are comfortable collaborating with teams and managers across different locations and time zones
• Balance empathy and strong interpersonal skills with a structured, data-informed approach
• Are proactive, organized, and execution-driven
• Thrive in dynamic startup environments and enjoy taking ownership
• Communicate confidently in English; German is a plus