People Business Partner (12 Month Fixed Term)
WHAT YOU'LL DO
As a dedicated People Business Partner in EMEA, you will serve as a trusted resource and confidant to employees, a strategic consultant to management on employee relations issues, and lead human resources initiatives. You will be empowered to have direct ownership over a variety of projects and work. This role will be based in our London office and is a unique opportunity to bring your people relations experience to a pivotal region for Braze!
Here are some things to expect in your day-to-day:
Provide guidance and assistance to people managers on a broad range of human resources policies and compliance, practices, and programs
Execute with full compliance (in partnership with global People leadership and global employment counsel) employee relations tasks, including offboarding, performance management, behavioral investigations, and more
Act as a thought partner with managers to improve people-related priorities such as coaching and development for employees
Advise employees by taking a consultative approach to help them enhance their working relationships, plan and execute on their career goals, and be impactful and successful contributors to the Braze team
Serve as an initial point of contact and intermediary for employees and leaders, and offer advice, counseling, and training on employee relations matters
Be both an advocate for employees and a champion for the business
Work hand-in-hand with functional and regional leadership to diagnose organizational design and development needs; increase employee motivation, engagement, productivity, and retention; recommend and implement solutions to continuously build morale; and drive our engaging and exciting culture!
Partner closely with other People team functions (including Total Rewards, People Systems & Data, People Programs & Strategy, and Workplace Experience) to better the overall employee experience for our employees; this may include evaluating training programs and assisting with training needs for both individuals and teams, analyzing workforce trends utilizing People data, etc.
Implement people-focused programs that align with Braze’s mission, values, culture, and goals
WHO YOU ARE
You’re a highly-motivated, enthusiastic, and dedicated human resources professional who excels at balancing the needs of the business with the needs of our people. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in driving productivity, proactivity, and urgency while taking initiative to keep our stakeholders informed.
Specifically, you have:
3-5 years of HR business partner and/or HR generalist experience: preferably within the SaaS tech industry, you possess a strong foundation, understanding and experience with human resources best practices, local employment law and employee relations
Excellent verbal and written communication: verbal and written communication abilities are paramount, and you thrive in a cross-functional, collaborative environment
A strategic mindset and proactive attitude: approaching situations and challenges with a strategic mindset, ready to roll up your sleeves to tackle any task no matter how small
Superb organizational skills: attention to detail and accuracy are second nature to you, enabling you to manage complex tasks efficiently
Adaptability: experience in ambiguous situations where you can easily juggle multiple tasks while maintaining a high level of performance
Stakeholder management: a proven track record of working effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization, tailoring your approach to foster partnership and achieve the best possible outcomes
If you are passionate about driving HR excellence and making a meaningful impact within a dynamic and fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!