People Partner

Akeneo is the Product Experience (PX) company and global leader in Product Information Management (PIM), creating a world where every product interaction is an experience that guides consumers and professionals to the best purchase, anytime, anywhere.
We're all about experience - from the best-in-class product we build to the inspiring environment we create for our employees. You'll grow in a dynamic environment where your ideas and expertise will make an impact from day one. Our flexible work model empowers you to thrive, balancing professional success with personal fulfillment. At Akeneo, you'll be part of a supportive and collaborative team that values open communication, shared successes, and meaningful relationships.
Learn more about our culture and values via our Career page .
Job description
The People Partner delivers proficient strategic and technical HR guidance to empower leaders and management teams to effectively oversee their workforce, drive organisational change, and achieve business objectives.
This is a one-year maternity leave coverage. You will work helping to drive business outcomes, strategies, addressing people challenges, and championing initiatives that enhance the employee experience. This role currently reports directly to the Chief People Experience Officer.
Responsibilities:

• Act as a coach, partner and confidant to managers and leaders in the organisation on all things people-related, such as performance management, employee relations and resolution, and organisational development.
• Engage on employee relations issues to provide context, create a plan in conjunction with peers, and keep managers apprised of the status as needed.
• Learn legal requirements related to the day-to-day management of team members, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Work closely with management and team members to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Execute benefits administration, payroll support, and related operational duties through TriNet.
• Partner with team members globally to ensure a vibrant and effective workplace.
• Work hand in hand with our Operations team in setting up policies and programs globally, locally and that work within business units.
• Provide insight on restructures, workforce planning and succession planning.
• Gather data to aid in trend analysis and gain insight to contribute to solutions, programs, and opportunities for learning.
• Execute on company-wide talent programs, including performance and compensation reviews.

Qualifications

• You have solid experience working in a People Partner, HR Business Partner, or similar role in a fast-growing and internal environment
• You have deep knowledge of HR practices and regulations in the US. It would be helpful to have European experience.
• You have experience managing leave of absence.
• You have strong communication skills, written and verbal
• Experience using TriNet is a plus.

Life at Akeneo
Culture
Diverse, cross-cultural team.
Office parties, team offsites
Top-notch 8-week onboarding program for new teammates, including live presentations, online courses you can take at your own pace, and an exhaustive checklist with all the resources, calls-to-action and support contacts for a smooth integration into the company
General
Competitive package and complementary health insurance.
Time off
Flexible working hours and hybrid setup (up to 3-4 days per week working from home).
16 weeks paid maternity leave (30 days paid leave if you are the second parent).
Gradual Return to Work program after maternity or adoption leave.
25 days holiday per calendar year in addition to Public Holidays.
️ Work from Anywhere Scheme - Explore the possibility of working from anywhere in the world for up to 30 days per year.
Health & Wellness
Individual and confidential coaching sessions with a mental health practitioner of your choice.
Plan your retirement with ease thanks to our 401k with company matching.
Equipment
Best-in-class communication and collaboration tools: Slack, Notion, Google Suite, Jira, GitHub...
A $600 personal hybrid working allowance to maximize your home office environment.
Professional Development
Participation in in-house events welcoming external guests (ie. Meetups) or industry events.
A $1,000 learning budget per employee per year.
Perks & Discounts
A $80/month Sustainable Transportation Allowance to support eco-friendly commuting options such as public transportation, biking, or carpooling if eligible.
Corporate Responsibility
Employee Volunteering program: give back to the community with two days per year dedicated to supporting the charities of your choice.
Join one or several of our Employee Resource Groups and take an active part in promoting diversity and inclusion within our company.
Diversity & Inclusion: Akeneo provides and ensures a safe work environment for everyone, regardless of seniority, gender identity, and expression, sexual orientation, disability, mental illness, neuro(a)typicality, personal appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, age, religion, nationality, or other characteristics. Akeneo is deeply anti-racist, anti-homophobic, anti-sexist, anti-ableist, and inclusive. We create the right conditions for you to feel safe and be yourself!
Interview process

• Say hi! If your application has caught our attention, you will receive an invitation to a 30-minute conversation with one of our Talent Partners, where you'll learn more about the role and about Akeneo.
• Meet your future manager! This 45-60 minute interview will allow you to go in more depth into what the role entails and discuss your experience and skills.
• Meet the team! Project yourself into the reality of the position and confirm our company culture fits you with one or two additional interviews with your future colleagues or stakeholders.
• Sign your offer!

At all stages of your recruitment process, our Talent Acquisition team is committed to giving you an update in a one-week time frame.
So? Is this job description all about you? Then what are you waiting for - click that Apply button so that we can meet you without further delay!
Feeling hesitant because you think you're not checking 100% of the requirements for the job, but still feel confident and motivated to grow into the position? Don't hesitate to apply anyway, or reach out to us for questions or clarifications!