People Business Partner

Have you ever worked for a company that actually wanted you to bring your whole self to work every single day?

About Tradeshift
Tradeshift is a unicorn in the fintech industry. We are disrupting a typically stagnant environment by connecting companies of all sizes and providing them with the platform and network needed to create value from old processes like procurement, invoicing, payments, and workflow. We recognize that business is both messy and social – two revelations that have driven the development of Tradeshift, a platform for all your business interactions.

Role

The People Business Partner partners directly with their Business Unit Leaders, managers and teams to provide business unit-focused people solutions. The successful candidate for this role will ensure that the Tradeshift’s People Strategy is aligned with the business needs and is implemented within Business units.

You will work with and support your Business Unit leader and their lead team with  Organisational design/redesign, their Talent Management strategy, Leadership Development & Succession Planning and  change management.  You will bring extensive experience in employee experience, engagement and employee relations.

What you will do:

• An experienced HR professional who has the ability to relate to, influence and coach leaders at a strategic level while having the breadth of knowledge and confidence to dive into tactical and operational issues when required.
• Proven experience in diagnosing issues and influencing their solution/outcome.
• Work with all business partners/generalists to improve employee experience.
• Promote and ensure effective use of engagement and communication processes/mechanisms and provide proactive input for improvement in this area.
• Collaborate with business partners in functional strategy and planning meetings.
• Deliver change initiatives in line with the needs of the business
• Advise the team in relation to discipline, grievance, current legislation and best practice.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on the legal & HR implications of management decisions.
• Delivery of timely, relevant, and efficient HR processes/projects in partnership with other HR stakeholders and resources. 
• Proven experience in diagnosing issues and influencing their solution/outcome.
• Ownership within the Business Unit and/or across the business in driving performance management, fairness and consistency, problem solving, engagement and communication processes reflective of the HR strategy.
• Provide support for HR wide initiatives when required in area of expertise
• Other ad-hoc duties as required.

You’re perfect for this role if you have:

• CIPD & Bachelor Degree in related field
• 3+ years’ experience
• Experience in employee relations
• Demonstrated experience in relationship building and collaboration with senior leaders..
• Comprehensive understanding of all aspects of Human Resource Management from recruitment and throughout the employee lifecycle.
• The ability to multi-task and manage projects as well as supporting Business as Usual activities
• Excellent communication, influencing and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with employment law issues and demonstrated experience in conflict resolution

You also are:

• Someone who gets stuff done – Results Driven with a collaborative style and positive attitude
• Treats colleagues and customers with respect and is always honest in all interactions
• Demonstrate agility by being flexible and open to change
• Positive, can-do attitude to work
• Contribute to overall team performance, including support and assistance to other team members
• Focused individual with ability to drive yourself and the team

Location: Remote…but not alone.
Remote UK

Culture 
Our culture began day one when three Danes poured their brains, heart, and guts into creating a platform that could connect every business in the world. We expect each employee to approach their work with the same amount of pride and passion. One day you might find us having a ping pong match in the middle of the work day, and then you’ll find us handing off projects to colleagues in different time zones so we can continue progress around the clock. 

TradeShifters come from various backgrounds and nations, and we all thrive off challenging the status quo. We take pride in nurturing employee happiness, encouraging personal development, and welcoming teammates from all walks of life.

We value diversity and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Why you might like working here:

• You love autonomy and the freedom to get your work done how you want 
• You like sharing your opinions and feeling like they matter
• You want to work for a company that requires you to bring your whole self to work every day: brains, heart, and guts.
• Career and professional development opportunities

• Flexible hours and vacation policy

• Supplemented cell phone plan

• Lunch provided daily from local SF eateries and snacks

• Fully paid 6 months parental leave
• A competitive compensation package + equity

• 100% covered medical, dental and vision benefits

• Life, short and long-term disability insurance

• 401k

• Wellness and volunteer Programs

• Fun company events like happy hours, outings and much more!

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.