Parent Heroes | Careers - Delivery Hero

Who We Are

Founded in early 2022, the Parent Heroes is a diverse group of working parents. The community is for anyone who wants to become a parent or defines as a parent (biological, adoptive-, foster-, step- parent etc.) We believe in intersectionality— all types of family constellations are welcome!
Our Mission

The mission of the Parent Heroes is to offer a network of fellow working parents who give each other support, mentoring and understanding of both the company’s and country’s culture. We facilitate knowledge sharing & exchange to improve the visibility of working parents to the rest of the company and improve the general well being of parents working at Delivery Hero.

Our Projects

The Parent Heroes endeavour to build connections with all parts of the company to achieve their mission. We are partnering on multiple projects with stakeholders such as Managers across the company, as well as multiple teams within the People and Culture organisation.

Education resources for Parent Heroes:

• Confluence space for parent-related questions

• “Having a baby in Berlin” guide

• Workshops on child-related admin (e.g. Kindergeld application)

Education resources for Managers:

• “Managing parents” guide (in progress)

Parent Buddy program: Pairing up new parents with parents who have volunteered to support them regarding topics such as moving to Berlin with kids, or returning to work after parental leave.

People Solutions “Return from Parental Leave” Project: Ensuring that the feedback from returning parents is heard and implemented.

We also have regular get-togethers online and occasionally meet up in person, e.g. at Kids’ Day, which is organised by the Workplace team.

Testimonials

Neha Desai

Manager, People Systems

I am so delighted to be part of the “Parent Heroes” community here at DeliveryHero. Navigating the complexities of raising children away from our home country brings unique trials. Language barriers, cultural differences, and a lack of local family support can sometimes make the journey seem isolating. I often turn to the hero parents' community and find solace and solutions: Whether it's advice on finding English-speaking schools, recommendations for pediatricians, or simply sharing our experiences, this community is a treasure trove of knowledge and empathy. I thank all the contributors for taking time out of their busy schedules to answer questions, give suggestions, and foster a sense of belonging!
Felicia Pranata

QA Analyst

The Parent Heroes Community has helped me in transitioning back to work from my parental leave. The experiences, tips, information and solidarity shared within the community make me feel that I am not alone in doing two full time roles: as a mother and as a Hero.
Ben Armstrong

Senior Director, Global Payments Product

The Parent Heroes community has been a big help in my first month as a new Delivery Hero employee, and as a new immigrant to Germany. The group's responsiveness and friendliness have made me feel like I'm not alone in navigating the sometimes-complicated system of school processes, and I've consistently found the content helpful as my family assimilates to our new home.
Gizem Cimen Elmas

Specialist, Product Operations

I joined the Parent Heroes community when I was on parental leave. Even then, the community helped me experience a strong sense of belonging that goes beyond the workplace. The community’s willingness to lend a helping hand and provide invaluable advice always reminds me that I’m not alone. I was fortunate to join the Hero Kids event with my son shortly after my return, which was a wonderful experience that made me feel deeply embraced by Delivery Hero.