Junior HR Business Partner

About Showpad

Founded in 2011, Showpad is the world’s leading Enablement Operating System (eOS™). We align Sales and Marketing teams around impactful content and measurable engagement, enabling sellers to build unique buying experiences and continuously improve conversion rates. Sellers close more deals – faster – with Showpad.

With dual-headquarters in Ghent and Chicago, regional offices in London, and Bucharest, and remote hubs across the US and EMEA, Showpad is powered by a diverse global workforce of more than 350 people. Our employee value proposition centers around impact, purpose and belonging. Our culture is based on flexibility, trust and setting people up for success. At Showpad, we foster inclusion, innovate for impact and never stop to raise the bar. We take serious care of our people but never take ourselves too seriously.

About the position

As a Junior HR Business Partner (HRBP) at Showpad, you'll impact the business by delivering an excellent employee and manager experience. Reporting directly to our Sr. HRBP based in Belgium, you will support our growing Showpad team, playing a role in supporting our People initiatives and programs. This position offers a fantastic opportunity for an emerging People professional to contribute to a dynamic and evolving People function. You will be instrumental in executing People programs that enhance the employee experience and contribute to overall business success. Every day will be different, and we hope that’s exciting for you!

Key Responsibilities

Program Execution & Operational Efficiency:

• Support the end-to-end management and execution of various People programs and projects, including but not limited to bi-annual employee merit cycles, performance management, engagement survey reporting and analysis, exit processes, employee data analyses, etc.
• Collaborate closely with the Sr. HRBPs on all people processes and projects, driving their timely and successful delivery.
• Identify and implement solutions to streamline People process workflows, supporting improvements in service delivery and overall People program execution.
• Coordinate project timelines, resources, and communication plans to ensure seamless program delivery.
• Help ensure compliance with People policies, procedures, and relevant employment legislation.
• Together with other People colleagues, maintain data accuracy in Workday to support efficient operations and reporting.

Coaching & Business Partnership:

• Enhance the employee experience by staying closely connected with employees and relaying essential employee touchpoints to the Sr. HRBPs.
• Understand how current and future business challenges affect our people, staying up-to-date, communicating effectively with key stakeholders, and providing advice and coaching.
• Act as a primary point of contact for People-related queries, providing guidance and support to employees and managers.
• Meet with managers to support them in navigating critical People programs and processes such as performance feedback, compensation, employee relations, and people development.
• Put business acumen to work, representing the keenness and quickness in understanding and dealing with business risk or opportunity to achieve a good outcome. Connect business challenges to People activities and outcomes.

Data & Reporting:

• Collect, analyse, and interpret People data to identify trends, derive insights, and inform People strategies. This includes engagement survey reporting and analysis, and employee data analyses.
• Prepare and present regular People reports and dashboards for various stakeholders, highlighting key metrics and performance indicators.
• Use a data-driven approach to support decisions that will help the organisation scale.

Skills and qualifications we are looking for

• At least 3 years of experience in an HR generalist or business partnering function, preferably in a tech environment.
• Experience in program management, operational improvement, and data analysis within an HR context.
• Analytical skills with the ability to collect, organise, analyse, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Data literacy: Understanding of data interpretation and collection within an HR context..
• Experience working in an HRIS (experience with Workday is a plus) and data reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Culture Amp, etc.).
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to build rapport with stakeholders.
• Stakeholder management: The ability to maintain good relationships with the people who have the most impact on your work.
• People advocacy: The ability to advocate for employees and provide constructive feedback when needed.
• Dealing with resistance: Effective in dealing with resistance when HR interventions are identified.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive and self-motivated with a strong desire to learn and grow within the HR field.
• Business acumen: Understanding of risk and reward and business outcomes.
• Digital integration: The ability to use technology (e.g. AI tools) to increase efficiency.

What you can expect from Showpad

We welcome every voice and are committed to building a truly inclusive environment where your differences are not just welcomed, they are celebrated. We’re building a best-in-class experience for our employees and are always identifying opportunities to encourage our team to be their authentic selves. Whether that’s paid parental leave, paid holidays (including Juneteenth and paid time off to vote), paid time off to volunteer at non-profit organizations, personal development opportunities or professional stretch assignments, you can expect Showpad to support you.

Showpad’s Commitment

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organization and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other dimensions of identity.

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