Senior People Partner, Europe

Get to Know Us:

It's fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they're doing

At BlackLine, we're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business of enterprise applications.

Since being founded in 2001, BlackLine has become a leading provider of cloud software that automates and controls the entire financial close process. Our vision is to modernize the finance and accounting function to enable greater operational effectiveness and agility, and we are committed to delivering innovative solutions and services to empower accounting and finance leaders around the world to achieve Modern Finance.

Being a best-in-class SaaS Company, we understand that bringing in new ideas and innovative technology is mission critical. At BlackLine we are always working with new, cutting edge technology that encourages our teams to learn something new and expand their creativity and technical skillset that will accelerate their careers.

Work, Play and Grow at BlackLine

Make Your Mark:

This is a key regional role, responsible for building relationships and partnering with the business leaders across Europe. As one of two Senior HRBPs supporting our 13 European countries, this individual requires deep technical expertise coupled with high EQ. This a scopey role for a seasoned HR professional who is comfortable providing data-based insights and creating talent strategies and programs that enable and accelerate the long-term growth of our BlackLiners.

Senior People Partners engage with the business in a hands-on consultative manner, identifying talent needs and critical skills gaps, forecasting and developing plans for OD and internal mobility, and leading strategic, project-based people and business initiatives.

You'll Get To:

• Be an active partner in a highly collaborative international Human Resources team, acting as a strong role model, and providing coaching and mentorship for professional growth to the business and early-career People professionals.
• Provide best-in-class HR support for our Go To Market (GTM) function across Europe
• Leverage human resources subject matter expertise in the formulation, recommendation and deployment of complex HR programs and policies, combining strategic sense with tactical execution.
• Provide coaching and guidance to regional business leaders at all levels
• Work with business leaders and finance partners on workforce and succession planning
• Establish key talent metrics and KPIs to measure performance within the business and proactively highlight areas of risk and opportunity
• Use a data-driven approach to analyze trends, inform decisions, and implement actions to increase productivity and retention
• Adapt organization-wide DEI programs across EMEA region
• Support all cyclical programs including performance reviews, compensation (merit) review processes and global engagement surveys
• Serve as a thought leader and work collaboratively with our Talent Development team to shape development programs for high potential employees and key talent
• Partner with Total Rewards team to align compensation with competitive market expectations
• Design and facilitate change efforts & communication strategies related to HR and other organization wide programs.
• Support ER investigations, partnering with internal and external legal counsel where appropriate
• Work collaboratively with our People shared services and COEs to ensure best-practice and a constant focus on process improvement
• Exercise discretion and judgment to make critical decisions in administering internal policies and controls in compliance with applicable legislation (SOX, Information Security, ESG, internal audits)
• Serve as the company HR representative for our French Works Council

What You'll Bring:

Years of Experience in Related Field:

Accomplished Human Resources leader and manager with 10 years of progressive experience in Human Resources business partner role, preferably in a global and/or Tech business.

Education: Requires a university degree or its equivalent in experience in Human Resources, Business or related field.

Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Fluent French due to requirement to work with French Works Council
• Fluent English, if not Mother Tongue
• Strong interpersonal skills and organizational savvy, relates well to others, builds relationships throughout the organization, and is a quick study to organisation dynamics
• An objective and trusted advisor, able to effectively collaborate with and engage stakeholders in difficult discussion, to challenge assumptions, advise on the talent implications of decisions and present alternate explanations and solutions
• Comprehensive knowledge in the areas of organizational design, staffing, learning & development practices and employment law matters (ethics, conduct, employee wellness, staffing, wage and hour, time tracking, Works Councils & CBAs, employment obligations, leaves of absence, etc.).
• Able to intake information and insights, frame the need and deliver consultative or hands-on problem-solving support
• Big picture thinker, able to translate strategies into action and align HR goals with organisational goals
• Agility to work swiftly within tight time constraints and adapt to changing priorities while remaining calm under pressure
• Knowledge of project management fundamentals to organize, prioritize and time-manage work with keen attention to detail and accuracy in presentation of information.
• Effectively copes with change, ambiguity and risk; can adapt to the changing demands of a fast paced, high growth environment.
• Possesses a propensity and ability to turn obstacles into challenges, motivating others to keep morale and productivity high
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, HRIS (SuccessFactors is a plus) and ATS platforms (iCIMS)
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Can-do, sleeves-rolled-up attitude, committed not only to solving problems but preventing them in the future.

We're Even More Excited If You Have:

• Experience working for a global company
• Experience of supporting a GTM function and Sales leaders
• Experience working in a SaaS company and knowledge of Tech industry

Thrive at BlackLine Because You Are Joining:

• A technology-based company with a sense of adventure and a vision for the future. Every door at BlackLine is open. Just bring your brains, your problem-solving skills, and be part of a winning team at the world's most trusted name in Finance Automation
• A culture that is kind, open, and accepting. It's a place where people can embrace what makes them unique, and the mix of cultural backgrounds and varying interests cultivates diverse thought and perspectives.
• A culture where BlackLiner's continued growth and learning is empowered. BlackLine offers a wide variety of professional development seminars and inclusive affinity groups to celebrate and support our diversity.

BlackLine is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, race, age, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, ancestry, color, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, medical condition, genetic information, or any other protected class or category recognized by applicable equal employment opportunity or other similar laws.

BlackLine recognizes that the ways we work and the workplace itself has shifted. We innovate in a workplace that optimizes a combination of virtual and in-person interactions to maximize collaboration and nurture our culture. Candidates who live within a reasonable commute to one of our offices will work in the office at least 2 days a week.