People Business Partner (12 Month Fixed Term)

At Braze, we have found our people. We’re a genuinely approachable, exceptionally kind, and intensely passionate crew.

We seek to ignite that passion by setting high standards, championing teamwork, and creating work-life harmony as we collectively navigate rapid growth on a global scale while striving for greater equity and opportunity – inside and outside our organization.

To flourish here, you must be prepared to set a high bar for yourself and those around you. There is always a way to contribute: Acting with autonomy, having accountability and being open to new perspectives are essential to our continued success.

Our deep curiosity to learn and our eagerness to share diverse passions with others gives us balance and injects a one-of-a-kind vibrancy into our culture.

If you are driven to solve exhilarating challenges and have a bias toward action in the face of change, you will be empowered to make a real impact here, with a sharp and passionate team at your back. If Braze sounds like a place where you can thrive, we can’t wait to meet you.

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