People Business Partner

Company: Airwallex
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: November 8, 2024

Job Description:

About AirwallexAirwallex is the only unified payments and financial platform for global businesses. Powered by our unique combination of proprietary infrastructure and software, we empower over 100,000 businesses worldwide - including Brex, Rippling, Navan, Qantas, SHEIN and many more - with fully integrated solutions to manage everything from business accounts, payments, spend management and treasury, to embedded finance at a global scale.Proudly founded in Melbourne, we have a team of over 1,500 of the brightest and most innovative people in tech located across more than 20 offices across the globe. Valued at US$5.6 billion and backed by world-leading investors including Sequoia, Lone Pine, Greenoaks, DST Global, Salesforce Ventures and Mastercard, Airwallex is leading the charge in building the global payments and financial platform of the future. If you're ready to do the most ambitious work of your career, join us.About the teamThe People & Talent team at Airwallex is dedicated to attracting and developing the brightest and most ambitious minds to drive our company forward. We are a global, vibrant, and dynamic team with a focus on creating a positive and inclusive work environment that fosters growth and innovation. Through innovative programs, strategic People & Talent initiatives, and a deep understanding of our organization's needs, we cultivate a collaborative and engaging environment that fuels Airwallex's continued growth and success.What you'll doYou will be the People Partner in the Americas working closely with multiple department leaders across Canada, Brazil, Mexico and the US! You will provide expert guidance and data-driven insights to help people leaders achieve growth objectives, and support a high performance, engaged culture. This is an ideal position for a builder, someone who loves taking on key projects and executing. By forming effective relationships with people across the organization you will drive forward new initiatives, resolve blockers to success, and advocate for improvements at both a local and global level.This role is based in San Francisco and will require at least 2 days a week in our SF office.Responsibilities:

• Partner with and coach managers to build high performing and engaged teams, including review employee engagement data and enabling them to lead on action plans and support execution.
• Provide coaching on matters including leadership development, workforce planning, policy and procedure, employee engagement, performance management, career development.
• Ensure that any employee relations issues are identified, reported, investigated, and resolved.
• Reduce risk and ensure regulatory compliance by maintaining knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day employee management, and understand when to escalate issues.
• Partner with the People Team across the globe to gain alignment on people philosophy and programs, and localize programs as needed.
• Participate in performance reviews and help identify and develop talent throughout the organization.
• Support the team through organizational transitions, helping leaders manage change effectively while minimizing disruption to business operations.Who you areWe're looking for people who meet the minimum qualifications for this role. The preferred qualifications are great to have, but are not mandatory.Minimum qualifications:
  • 2 or more years of HRBP experience, including working knowledge of regional employment laws and best practices.
  • Demonstrated success partnering with leaders to build and improve company culture and increase employee engagement.
  • Discretion and sound judgement when dealing with sensitive and confidential information.
  • Very strong EQ, with fine-tuned instincts and problem-solving skills.
  • Comfort working with cloud technologies such as Slack, Zoom, Google Suite, Confluence, and BambooHR.Preferred qualifications:
    • Experience in a fast-growth or start-up environment preferred.
    • Experience successfully proposing new solutions across a landscape of diverse decision makers with determination.
    • Ability to be resilient, learn quickly and adapt to the organizational culture and ways of working in a dynamic environment.Equal opportunityAirwallex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and anyone seeking employment at Airwallex is considered based on merit, qualifications, competence and talent. We don't regard color, religion, race, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, sex, marital or family status, disability, gender, or any other legally protected status when making our hiring decisions. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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