HR Business Partner Engineering & Product

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Job Title: HR Business Partner Engineering & Product

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

This role will be integral in aligning HR initiatives with business goals, driving talent strategies to support Global Engineering and Product functional objectives, and ensuring best-in-class HR practices within the EMEA region. The HR Business Partner (HRBP) will act as a trusted advisor to engineering and product and regional leaders, providing guidance on workforce planning, talent development, performance management, and employee engagement.

Strategic HR Partnership

• Serve as a strategic partner to the Engineering & Product leadership team, aligning HR programs and initiatives with business goals to support revenue growth and organizational effectiveness.
• Collaborate with engineering & Product leaders to develop and implement people strategies that drive performance, engagement, and retention.

Talent and Organizational Management and Development

• Lead organization readiness reviews with the engineering and product team, including identifying high-potential employees, succession planning, and career pathing and future skills requirements.
• Partner with leaders to create and execute talent development plans that improve engineering and product team capabilities, including training programs, skill development, and leadership training.
• Collaborate with functional area leaders and the recruiting team to develop and execute workforce planning strategies that meet business objectives.
• Assist with the recruitment of key roles, including participating in interviews as requested and assessing candidates for cultural fit and long-term potential.
• Conduct regular assessments of talent needs within Engineering & Product to ensure a robust talent pipeline and strong succession planning.
• Support onboarding initiatives to ensure a seamless transition for new hires, aligning onboarding practices with team dynamics and regional requirements, working closely with HR shared services.

Performance Management and Coaching

• Support the adoption of the performance management process, including setting objectives, coaching managers in facilitating coaching conversations, performance reviews and tracking utilization of 1x1 and Performance Enablement Plan (PEPs).
• Lead performance calibration session with Executives and next level leaders in department.
• Advise managers on providing constructive feedback, handling performance issues, and building high-performing teams within Engineering & Product.
• Lead initiatives to foster a culture of continuous feedback, accountability, and recognition across the Engineering & Product organization.

HR Analytics and Reporting

• Utilize HR metrics and data to provide insights to the engineering and product teams, helping to drive data-driven decisions related to hiring, performance, retention, and engagement.
• Prepare regular reports on key HR metrics, such as turnover, engagement, and workforce diversity, to monitor progress and support planning.

Employee Engagement and Culture

• Collaborate with leaders to review pulse surveys, feedback sessions, and other engagement activities to assess employee sentiment and identify areas for improvement.
• Support leaders to develop and implement engagement initiatives tailored to the needs of the team, creating a culture of collaboration, motivation, and productivity.
• Partner with the Engineering & Product leadership (with the Local Loftie Club, LLC) to design programs that enhance employee experience and build a strong, positive organizational culture.
• Facilitate resolution of Employee Relations matters escalated by the HR shared service people partners for ER matters in Engineering & Product

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

• Champion DEI efforts within Engineering & Product, ensuring an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and supported.
• Work with the global People team to design and implement programs and initiatives that drive diversity within the team and promote an inclusive…