HR Business Partner

Posted Yesterday
Easy Apply
Be an Early Applicant
London, England
Hybrid
Senior level
AdTech • Artificial Intelligence • Digital Media • Marketing Tech • Social Media • Software • Generative AI
Smartly is an AI-powered adtech company, enhancing marketer productivity and unifying the platform world.
The Role
As an HR Business Partner, you'll shape people strategies, support organizational design, guide employee relations, and foster a positive workplace culture for a global team.
Summary Generated by Built In

Join Smartly, where we’re transforming the world of digital advertising with our AI-powered platform! As an HRBP, you'll play a crucial role in supporting our globally distributed team of over 750 Smartlies across 13 countries.

As an HRBP at Smartly, you’ll partner with leaders to shape people strategies that fuel growth, engagement, and performance. You'll tackle everything from employee relations to org design, ensuring teams are supported and set up to thrive - all while championing our culture of innovation and collaboration. Whether coaching managers, resolving employee concerns, or driving key initiatives, you'll play a critical role in fostering a positive, high-performing workplace.

We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, global environment and brings a proactive, thoughtful, and solution-focused mindset. Strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to build trust at all levels are key. If you're passionate about creating meaningful connections, empowering people, and making Smartly an incredible place to work, we’d love to hear from you!

As an HR Business Partner at Smartly you will…

  • Partner with leaders to develop people strategies that align with business objectives
  • Provide expert guidance on employee relations, performance management, and conflict resolution
  • Cultivate strong, authentic relationships with stakeholders through proactive engagement, active listening, and a deep understanding of business needs
  • Support organizational design, team structures, and workforce planning to enable scalable growth
  • Advise managers on coaching, feedback, and leadership development to strengthen team performance
  • Partner with the broader People team to implement people strategies and programs that drive engagement and employee well-being
  • Collaborate with L&D to identify skill gaps and deliver impactful training programs
  • Ensure compliance with employment laws, company policies, and best practices while managing sensitive situations with discretion and care
  • Leverage data insights by identifying trends, reviewing engagement survey results, and partnering with leaders to create actionable strategies that inform strategic HR decisions
  • Act as a cultural ambassador, reinforcing Smartly’s values and fostering an inclusive workplace

We are looking for you if you have…

  • 5+ years of experience as an HRBP or in a similar strategic HR role supporting global organizations
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to coach, influence, and partner with employees at all levels
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a data-driven approach to decision-making
  • Experience managing employee relations and navigating complex situations with empathy and professionalism
  • The ability to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment and can seamlessly shift between strategic and tactical tasks
  • Experience in facilitating HR-focused training initiatives, such as leadership development programs, manager coaching workshops, and employee engagement sessions
  • The ability to cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders through proactive engagement and active listening
  • Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
  • Fluency in English

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of HRIS platforms (Workday) 
  • Experience in a global environment and varying timezones
  • Experience in a tech, startup, or fast-paced environment
  • Proficiency with AI tools and automation to improve HR workflows
  • Certification such as SHRM-CP or PHR

#LI-SL #LI-Hybrid

About Smartly

Smartly is the AI-powered advertising technology company transforming ad experiences for brands and their consumers. Our comprehensive advertising platform seamlessly integrates the capabilities of media, creative, and intelligence to power more than 800 billion impressions and generate more than 300 billion creatives annually, delivering tangible business outcomes for brands and advertisers.

Smartly is the only company in the industry recognized as a Leader in The Forrester Wave: Creative Advertising Technologies with PwC validating the results it delivers for brands. We manage creative and media for 700+ brands worldwide and $6B in ad spend across the largest media platforms, including Facebook, Google, Instagram, Pinterest, Snap, and TikTok. Our end-to-end technology, unmatched access to media platforms and exceptional customer service help Fortune 500 brands to reach and engage consumers and learn what performs best.Smartly is a multinational and diverse team of 750+ Smartlies from 60+ nationalities, working in 13 countries. Together, we want to create and maintain an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and heard. Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion approach is at the heart of it.

Visit Smartly to learn more.

Top Skills

Ai Tools
Excel
Google Sheets
Hris Platforms
Workday

What the Team is Saying

Madeline
Malachy
Kristo
Am I A Good Fit?
beta
Get Personalized Job Insights.
Our AI-powered fit analysis compares your resume with a job listing so you know if your skills & experience align.

The Company
HQ: Helsinki
805 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2013

What We Do

We solve for advertising campaign and creative complexities - both key elements to the time/money savings and performance that brands, agencies and businesses seek.

Our unified platform combines media, creative, and intelligence, offering end-to-end workflows powered by AI across the open and closed web. With over 700 brands and advertisers, we've proven that dynamic and personalized creative makes advertising impactful.

We are on a mission to transform the advertising experience for brands and their consumers. ⚡️

Why Work With Us

As a fast-paced growth company, we offer opportunities to maximize learning and amplify impact. Our culture and values have always been the secret sauce of our growth. They define how we aspire to build our adtech product, whom we hire and reward, and how we work towards a shared vision. Join us in moving advertising forward.

Gallery

Gallery
Gallery
Gallery
Gallery
Gallery
Gallery
Gallery
Gallery
Gallery
Gallery

Smartly Offices

Hybrid Workspace

Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

We are a hybrid workplace where Smartlies have the flexibility to work at the office, from home, or a bit of both. We also offer programs for short-term remote work globally.

Typical time on-site: Flexible
HQHelsinki, FI
Berlin, DE
Chicago, IL
Dubai
London, GB
Los Angeles, CA
New York, NY
San Francisco, CA
Learn more

Similar Jobs

Smartly Logo Smartly

Talent Acquisition Partner (Commercial & G&A)

AdTech • Artificial Intelligence • Digital Media • Marketing Tech • Social Media • Software • Generative AI
Easy Apply
Hybrid
London, England, GBR
805 Employees

Smartly Logo Smartly

Global Compensation Lead

AdTech • Artificial Intelligence • Digital Media • Marketing Tech • Social Media • Software • Generative AI
Easy Apply
Hybrid
London, Greater London, England, GBR
805 Employees

Smartly Logo Smartly

Agency Onboarding Manager

AdTech • Artificial Intelligence • Digital Media • Marketing Tech • Social Media • Software • Generative AI
Easy Apply
Hybrid
London, Greater London, England, GBR
805 Employees

Smartly Logo Smartly

Customer Success Director (EMEA)

AdTech • Artificial Intelligence • Digital Media • Marketing Tech • Social Media • Software • Generative AI
Easy Apply
Hybrid
London, England, GBR
805 Employees

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account