United States onlyUpGuard’s mission is to protect the world’s data. We obsessively seek elegant, robust ways to enable our customers to be better at cybersecurity. The world’s largest, fastest-growing, and most innovative companies leverage our security expertise and software to automate what were once laborious, spreadsheet-driven processes. UpGuard has a unique voice in cybersecurity, with our research prominently featured in publications such as The New York Times, Wired, and Techcrunch.
Why we’re hiring for this role?
We are seeking a dynamic People Partner to support our growing North American team. Reporting directly to the Vice President of People, you will be pivotal in helping to shape our human resources, talent management, and learning and development strategies both locally and abroad.
What will you accomplish?
- As a trusted advisor to your stakeholders, you will push the boundaries of conventional thinking to craft optimal people strategies that foster personal and organizational growth in a fully remote environment. Your primary duties will include:
- You’ll provide broad and comprehensive support to our North American team, addressing day-to-day HR inquiries, leveraging your expertise in employment practices, and embodying the essence of the Upguard culture to cultivate a thriving workplace for all UpGuardians.
- Collaborating closely with our global People Team you will develop and implement initiatives that enrich our renowned culture, ensuring a cohesive team member journey that is people-centric, brand-aligned, and geared toward achieving strategic objectives.
- Supporting the flawless execution of local and company-wide programs, encompassing performance rituals, learning initiatives, well-being practices, and engagement strategies, and contributing to organizational planning, design, and compliance efforts.
- Caring passionately, and advocating for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, you’ll intentionally build this into everything that you create.
What do we need from you?
- 3-5 years of diverse HR experience within the mid-sized SaaS/Tech sector, preferably with exposure to international workforces.
- Experience in building and facilitating learning programs to support skills development and leadership capability.
- Exceptional communication skills, adept at both synchronous and asynchronous channels, coupled with a proven ability to influence diverse audiences.
- A collaborative team player with a penchant for action and adaptability in navigating fast-paced, dynamic environments.
- Proficiency in process optimization and a track record of driving efficiencies within HR functions.
- Strong familiarity with modern HR technology stacks, with preference given to candidates experienced in BambooHR, Rippling, Small Improvements, or Lever.
- Proficiency in project management and a demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives.
What's in it for you?
- Rapidly growing user base: Work directly with some of the world’s largest, fastest-growing, and most innovative companies.
- Interesting problems, at scale: Deeply explore the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity, with a platform processing billions of data points daily.
- Learn from industry-leading experts: Our security research has been featured in The New York Times, The New Yorker, The Washington Post, TechCrunch, Bloomberg, Gizmodo, Engadget, Forbes, ZDNet, and The Guardian.
- Impact: See the impact of your work daily, with data and impact available on dashboards you have access to.
- Generous compensation: The salary range for this role is between $95,000 and $105,000. Compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
- Great benefits: Monthly wellness and grocery subsidies, WFH set-up allowance, and generous learning and development budget.
UpGuard is a Certified Great Place to Work® in the US, Australia, UK and India, establishing its position as a leading global technology employer. 99% of team members agree that UpGuard is a great place to work, apply now to find out why!
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.
For applications to positions in the United States, please note, at this time we can only support hiring in the following US states: CA, MD, MA, IL, OR, WA, CO, TX, FL, PA, LA, MO, DC or NV.
Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check and reference checks. Also please note that at this time, we cannot support candidates requiring visa sponsorship or relocation.
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