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That approach matters more than ever in the era of AI. Today, our customers depend on us to stay ahead.\nAt Darktrace, we are energized by that responsibility. We work across teams and rally around a shared goal. We own outcomes end to end - step in, step up and see things through without waiting to be asked. We make decisions with urgency, say the hard thing, and hold each other to high standards with care and directness. We move first and learn fast anticipating where our customers are going next, continuously challenging ourselves.\nWe invest in the skills, learning and opportunities that help people deliver at the level their roles demand, and reward the aptitude and curiosity to grow beyond them.\nOur Values: Own It | Win as One | Raise Our Bar | Move First. Learn Fast\n\nJob Description:\nOur global People team operates across the Americas, EMEA and APAC. We work closely with employees and managers to balance the needs of our people with the needs of the business, building strong relationships and helping teams perform at their best.\nWe are looking for a People Business Partner to support our Sales organisation. This is a hands-on partnering role suited to someone with a strong foundation in HR operations, employee relations or HR advisory work who is looking to develop their career further into People Business Partnering. Working closely with managers and senior leaders, you will provide practical and commercially minded guidance across a broad range of people matters. You will support the day-to-day people needs of a fast-paced Sales organisation while building your understanding of the business and contributing to longer-term people priorities.\nThe role will cover areas including employee relations, performance management, organisational change, manager coaching, employee development and the delivery of key People programmes. As your knowledge of the business grows, you will have the opportunity to take greater ownership of workforce planning, organisational effectiveness and other strategic People initiatives.\nYou will work collaboratively with colleagues across People Business Partnering, People Operations, Learning & Development, Talent and Rewards & Benefits to provide an effective and joined-up People service.\nWhat will I be doing: \nAct as a key People contact for managers and employees within your designated Sales population, providing practical and timely advice across a broad range of people matters.\nBuild strong relationships with Sales leaders and managers, developing an understanding of their teams, commercial objectives and people priorities.\nCoach and advise managers on areas including performance management, employee relations, absence, employee development and organisational change.\nTake ownership of employee relations matters, managing cases effectively and escalating particularly complex or high-risk situations where appropriate.\nSupport managers through performance and capability conversations, helping them address issues confidently, consistently and fairly.\nPartner with managers on organisational changes, including team changes and restructures, ensuring the people impact is considered and effectively managed.\nSupport key People processes and programmes across the Sales organisation, working closely with the wider People team.\nUse people data and trends to help identify issues within the business and support appropriate actions and interventions.\nDevelop an understanding of Sales workforce requirements and contribute to discussions around retention, talent, succession and workforce planning.\nProvide coaching and guidance to managers, helping build their confidence and capability in managing people.\nSupport initiatives that improve employee experience, engagement and organisational effectiveness.\nWork collaboratively with People Operations, Talent, L&D and Rewards & Benefits to resolve employee and manager queries and deliver People initiatives.\nBuild commercial awareness and use this understanding to ensure People advice is practical and appropriate for the needs of the Sales organisation.\nContribute to wider People projects and gradually take ownership of more strategic initiatives as your partnering experience develops.\nWhat experience do I need: \nWe are open to candidates taking their first step into a People Business Partner position, as well as those with existing Business Partnering experience.\nYou will ideally have:\nStrong experience in an Senior HR Adviser, Junior HRBP or similar operational HR role.\nGood generalist HR knowledge and experience supporting managers with a range of day-to-day people matters.\nDemonstrable experience managing employee relations cases and providing practical guidance to managers.\nExperience supporting areas such as performance management, organisational change, restructures and employee development.\nThe confidence to build relationships with managers and increasingly senior stakeholders.\nAn interest in developing from operational HR into broader and more strategic People Business Partnering.\nA practical and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to balance employee needs, business requirements and risk.\nStrong judgement and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters appropriately.\nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills.\nThe ability to work at pace, manage competing priorities and remain organised in a changing environment.\nA proactive approach to problem-solving, with the confidence to take ownership while recognising when escalation or additional support is required.\nStrong attention to detail alongside the ability to understand the broader business context.\nExperience using HR systems, ideally Workday, or the ability to quickly learn new HR technology.\nAn interest in using people data and insights to inform decisions and identify trends.\nExperience working across different regions or international employee populations would be beneficial but is not essential.\nDesirable: \nCIPD qualified, working towards a CIPD qualification, or equivalent HR experience.\n\nBenefits:\n23 days’ holiday + all public holidays, rising to 25 days after 2 years of service,\n\nAdditional day off for your birthday,\n\nPrivate medical insurance which covers you, your cohabiting partner and children,\n\nLife insurance of 4 times your base salary,\n\nSalary sacrifice pension scheme,\n\nEnhanced family leave,\n\nConfidential Employee Assistance Program,\n\nCycle to work scheme.\n\nAs a growing business strengthening its governance and controls, this role plays a part in supporting high standards of integrity and accountability.\n\nDarktrace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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