People Business Partner (12 Month Fixed Term)

<div class="content-intro"><p>At Braze, we have found our people. We’re a genuinely approachable, exceptionally kind, and intensely passionate crew.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p></div><p><strong>WHAT YOU'LL DO</strong></p> <p>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!</p> <p>Here are some things to expect in your day-to-day:</p> <ul> <li>Provide guidance and assistance to people managers on a broad range of human resources policies and compliance, practices, and programs</li> <li>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</li> <li>Act as a thought partner with managers to improve people-related priorities such as coaching and development for employees </li> <li>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</li> <li>Serve as an initial point of contact and intermediary for employees and<em> </em>leaders, and offer advice, counseling, and training on employee relations matters</li> <li>Be both an advocate for employees and<em> </em>a champion for the<em> </em>business</li> <li>Work hand-in-hand with functional and regional leadership to diagnos