Senior Manager, Human Resources (Global Tech)

We’re looking for a Senior Manager (Team Lead) HR Business Partner for our Global Tech organization, based in our NYC Office.. This role supports HQ/ Global stakeholders in specific Tech Alliances, directly manages one People Specialist in the US, and reports into the Senior Director Business Partnering. 

As a Senior Manager (Team Lead) HRBP, you serve as a critical bridge between your stakeholders (leaders, people managers), the rest of the People Team (both US and SE), and other functions. Your operational goal is to drive the effective alignment, design, and implementation of people-related initiatives for your supported business. Your strategic goal is to drive the talent management outcomes which will help HelloFresh achieve its goals as a high-performing business and as a progressive employer.

As strategic partner and trusted guide you help our leaders as they lead their teams to achieving their business goals. You support them to develop solutions relating to business challenges. As performance coach and change agent you support tech managers and employees with the most relevant initiatives to succeed in their roles at HelloFresh.

You will also be a critical subject matter expert within the Tech HRBP team for the US market, enabling and supporting peers on US specific matters.

There are various requirements outlined below but above all, we are looking for people who will make HelloFresh better. We believe there are many different ways of developing skills and we love diverse experiences! So even if you don’t “tick all the boxes” but think you’d thrive in this role, we would really like to learn more about you.

You will…

• Support business leaders and people managers in developing an organization that indexes high on followership and HelloFresh DNA at all levels 
• Understand the business strategy and challenges of the organization to collaborate with leadership to identify the right HR priorities and roadmap for their function
• Coach and enable people managers to ensure they are fully-equipped to help the company retain and develop our best talent
• Participate in design discussions and lead/support the implementation of programs / initiatives owned by the HRBP team or other People teams; i.e. talent and organization reviews, succession planning, competency frameworks, functional career paths, performance management, employee engagement, HR policies, internal mobility, L&D plans, people analytics, people systems and rewards topics
• Independently support the design and implementation of organizational change and restructuring projects in your supported functions
• Facilitate the successful implementation of programs / initiatives by ensuring effective comms and collaboration across all stakeholders and teams involved
• Leverage the full potential of People Analytics data, using it to develop insights, strategies and solutions to help you and your stakeholders achieve talent objectives
• Proactively work to improve (as appropriate) the policy, process, systems and general HR practices of HelloFresh to better align with desired business outcomes
• Assist in resolving employee relation issues, conduct effective escalation case investigations, and recommend well-considered actions for sensitive and / or complex situations
• For SE based client groups, collaborate with  the Works Council to understand and meet their requirements -  supported by your local peers.  
• Have the depth in at least 1 HR / Talent Management topic to emerge as a credible subject matter expert who can advise the HRBP team on it and lead related projects 
• Engage with the wider People team and other functions to build relationships, drive greater alignment, clarify roles & responsibilities and increase productivity . Specifically, act as SME and leader on US topics for the Tech HRBP team. 
• Work locally in the US as part of the US country people team to align and coordinate activities for your Tech client group. 

You are…

• Demonstrate good commercial sense, with the ability to deliver hands-on and pragmatic solutions based on what drives maximum impact for the business
• Feel at home in a fast-paced, rapidly-changing and demanding environment that develops quickly every day
• Strong prioritization & organizational skills, with the ability to balance multiple operational and strategic priorities at the same time
• Data-driven operating style using insights to find and present solutions, then drive measurable outcomes
• Be able to take ownership and act autonomously, working effectively across the entire People team / Company matrix by leveraging your collaborative strengths
• Be an expert communicator with structured thinking, highly articulate speech, strong writing skills, ability to tailor messaging to the audience and high EQ
• Come with strong problem-solving skills where you can analyze complex problems, focus on root causes to create effective solutions and implement / influence solutions
• Be Tech-savvy & curious about Tech/ product culture, and industry trends
• Be mindful about working in a global hybrid set up, with your peers working in different countries and timezones. 

You have…

• Min. 5-8 years relevant HR Business Partnering experience (or mix of HRBP and similar experience in other disciplines like rewards, people analytics, performance management and talent management). This experience should preferably have been within a large Tech or E-Commerce company, ideally supporting Tech functions in some form
• Proven track record in independently planning, developing and implementing various People projects (i.e. performance management, employee engagement, Talent management, change mgt) across the entire employee lifecycle
• Bachelors or Masters degree, relevant field of study or equivalent experience
• Written and spoken fluency in English is a must
• Strong understanding of the US employment environment and HR practices is a must, as you will act as SME for the team. 
• Experienced with office software; ideally Workday, MSOffice, G-suites and Tableau
• International HR experience, specifically supporting global client groups in Europe, is a big plus
• Previous people management experience is an advantage

You’ll get… 

• Competitive salary, 401k with company match that vests immediately upon participation, and company equity plan based on role
• Generous PTO, including sabbatical, and parental leave of up to 16 weeks
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
• Up to 75% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_)   
• Access to 7 different Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including those for BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+
• Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.