People Business Partner (HR)

TL;DR

People Business Partner (HR): Serving as the essential link for Benelux Sales teams within the GTM segment in Europe with an accent on enhancing performance management frameworks and accelerating the development journeys of the sales talent. Focus on coaching leadership teams to enhance their effectiveness and driving engagement.

Location: Ghent, Belgium

Salary: 400 EUR/year

Company

Lightspeed's one-stop commerce platform helps merchants innovate to simplify, scale, and provide exceptional customer experiences.

What you will do

• Provide strategic leadership and coaching by partnering directly with leaders and key stakeholders to deliver on the evolving needs and priorities of high-growth teams.
• Be a proactive, data-driven advisor by initiating insightful, insight-driven conversations with Senior leaders.
• Lead Talent & Development initiatives by driving thought-leadership and partner closely with internal stakeholders on critical employee initiatives.
• Drive organisational design by collaborating with functional leaders to lead vital design activities such as succession planning, talent development, and workforce planning.
• Serve as the initial point of contact within People & Culture for all employee relations issues, providing timely and effective guidance.
• Partner closely with the Talent Partners on current and future resourcing needs of the team to ensure full coverage.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of progressive HR experience, including significant time in HR Generalist or People Business Partner roles within a fast-paced, high-growth technology (SaaS) company.
• Proven expertise in strategically partnering with and supporting Sales organisations, understanding their unique dynamics and talent needs.
• A Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or a related discipline.
• Demonstrable experience leading and contributing to large-scale, global, and complex HR projects that drive organisational change.
• Exceptional communication, coaching, and influencing skills, with a track record of building instant credibility and trust with leaders.
• In-depth knowledge and practical experience with UK employment legislation and best practices, particularly in complex employee relations matters.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Culture & Benefits

• Genuine career opportunities in a company that’s creating new jobs every day.
• Work in a team big enough for growth but lean enough to make a real impact.
• Opportunity to learn and expand your skillset.
• Lightspeed share scheme (we are all owners).
• Pension fund and hospitalisation.
• 32 vacation days per year.