Strategic People & Culture Business Partner (Americas Region)

About Appspace:

At Appspace, we’re passionate about creating better work experiences for people everywhere, and we’re looking for people that feel the same way. Our global office locations and flexible work culture help you work wherever and however you’re at your best. Plus, we take the time to help you enjoy your work, build lasting connections, and grow your role. Join the Appspace team and be a part of a culture that’s helping people everywhere love where they work.

Your Role as a Strategic People & Culture Business Partner:

As a Strategic Partner within the Global People & Culture (P&C) Leadership Team, you will serve as the dedicated P&C advisor for the Americas region. You’ll act as a high-level consultant to the Americas’ (US and Canada) people leaders, driving people strategy and talent excellence, while collaborating deeply with our P&C Functional Directors to deliver a seamless team member experience within the region.

A Day in the Life of a Strategic People & Culture Business Partner:

• Act as a trusted advisor and sounding board for regional people leaders to cultivate a high-performance mindset, translating business objectives into actionable people strategies while weighing downstream implications.

• Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to people leaders (coaching, counseling, career pathing, and PIPs) to drive genuine growth and productivity.

• Maintain a deep understanding of business units and operations within the region to ensure P&C initiatives support specific departmental goals while remaining aligned with global standards.

• Maintain an effective level of business literacy and understanding of other business units’ operations within the organization.

• Partner with the Director, Internal Communications & Engagement to provide functional guidance and mentorship to the Regional Team Member Experience Specialist to ensure local execution aligns with regional strategy.

• Ensure our culture and values are lived throughout our teams; work closely with leaders to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.

• Provide guidance across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, learning and development, inclusion and belonging, compensation and benefits, performance management, and engagement initiatives.

• Resolve complex team member relations issues through thorough, compliant, and objective investigations.

• Partner closely with the Director, Global P&C Operations to ensure regional benefits, payroll, and compliance needs are met, acting as the bridge between business needs and operational execution.

• Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements to reduce risk and ensure regulatory compliance.

• Provide critical input on workforce planning, succession management, and team structure.

• Act as the ‘voice of the Americas’ on the P&C Leadership Team; provide regional insights that influence global strategy and ensure global programs are successfully localized for our Americas teams.

• Support other responsibilities as assigned to help the P&C function scale.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in the field of Human Resource, Psychology, Business or a combination of relevant professional experience with a minimum 7 years in HR preferable, with 3+ years as a Business Partner.

• Experience in the technology industry, SaaS preferred. You understand the pace and the unique talent profiles of this sector.

• Solid functional grasp of employment laws across US and Canada; you can navigate the legal nuances without losing a human-centric approach.

• Experience in navigating organizational ‘gray areas’ with high EQ and a strong sense of urgency, responsibility, cultural sensitivity and resourcefulness.

• Proven experience challenging leaders constructively.

• Intrapreneurial, energetic, self-starter with a service-oriented mindset to serve internal customers.

• Exceptional communication and organizational skills with the ability to collaborate across global teams and regions.

• A passion for creating work experiences people love.

• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) preferred.

The Perks of Working for Appspace:

For all our US based team members, we offer a variety of benefits from competitive salaries, medical, dental and vision coverage, disability coverage, employer paid life insurance, mental health resources, 401(k) plan and a fully paid parental leave program.

Additional perks include:

• Generous PTO

• Flexible work schedules

• Remote work opportunities

• Paid company holidays

• Appspace Quiet Fridays (No non-essential internal meetings scheduled)

• A casual dress work environment

Disclaimer:

Appspace is committed to equitable compensation practices and complies with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations. For jurisdictions that require pay scale disclosure, a general compensation range may be provided during the initial stages of the interview process. Final compensation will be based on multiple factors including experience, skills, certifications, and overall fit for the role.

If you are located in a jurisdiction with specific pay transparency requirements, we will be happy to discuss the relevant range during your application process.