HR Business Partner, Product

At New Relic we are looking for an experienced HR professional that enjoys working in a fast paced environment with a high performing Global HR Business Partner team. We are looking for a trusted advisor and a strategic thinker that naturally excels at building strong relationships that includes positive challenge, influence and negotiation skills. The HRBP should demonstrate passion to strategically partner with the global HRBP team, People Team, Finance, and Tech Leaders to drive an innovative and growth mindset culture. 

This is an HR Business Partner role that will focus on the EMEA region (based in Barcelona) for the Engineering, Product, and Design (EPD) organization. This role will balance business unit goals with regional complexities and HR deliverables while skillfully balancing the global strategy and execution to deliver business outcomes and a positive employee experience. 

As a Human Resources Business Partner you will provide support to the (EPD) organization within the EMEA region. The role will provide support in a manner that is consistent with local laws and best practices and will help shape the future of work through strong partnerships, data analysis, trending issues, assessing root cause analysis and making recommendations to influence positive outcomes.  

• Primary HR Business Partner for EPD Relics in the EMEA Region. Partners with business leaders, front line managers and Relics in key HR lifecycle processes. 
• Makes it a priority to lean in and understand the goals and strategies of the business and develops strategic and tactical HR plans in alignment with the goals of the business. 
• Advises, influences and develops people and talent strategies to drive regional and global business alignment. 
• Act as a coach and liaison to the leadership team for change and can thoughtfully design and implement a change management plan in a positive manner with minimal disruption to business objectives and key projects, etc. 
• Adheres to and / or sets new standards / upleveling of standard practices and methodologies. Analyzes data and trends and recommends, develops, and delivers on plans to improve employee experiences, including engagement, dei, retention and performance.
• Partners closely with the HRBP EPD team in the Americas and India to align on strategies, key priorities and processes that impact EPD.
• Partners with our People Team, Finance and other parts of the organization to develop and/or deliver strategic HR initiatives that include: organizational design, talent management, employee relations, compensation, culture, diversity, talent development, and performance management to provide creative strategies and solutions for the business.
• Actively works with local culture advocates to strengthen and maintain regional culture and organizational trust. 
• Proactively partners with our Talent Acquisition team to share information and develop successful recruiting strategies.
• Supports compliance of all local laws and regulations, security and integrity of data including personal and confidential information.
• Leads and / or serves on special HR assigned project teams and business unit committees.  

May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Reporting Relationship: Reports to Director, HRBP for Engineering, Product, & Design

Client Group: EMEA based EPD employees, front line managers, and leaders. 

• Degree in HR, Business, or Engineering 
• Proficient Spanish verbal and written communication skills
• Progressive experience in HR, including strong previous HR Business Partner experience with an organization that is fast paced and customer driven. 
• Heavy emphasis on employee relations, must have prior ER experience  
• Demonstrated experience coaching and influencing leaders at various levels (front line manager - leader levels).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience advising US executives on application of local labor laws and compliance requirements in EMEA, specifically within Spain.
• Has in-depth experience in one or more HR disciplines (recruitment, compensation, employee relations, benefits, etc).   
• Experience managing local site / regional challenges and complex regional projects while working across multiple geographies with HRBPs, COEs and Finance partners.

• HR experience with a global SaaS organization (preferably experience supporting Engineering organizations). 
• Degree in Human Resources or a related area.
• Prior work experience with a multinational company headquartered in the US

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Demonstrable knowledge of planning strategy, organizational development, HR practices, performance management, change management, employee relations, legal compliance, recruiting and one or more HR specialties. Very strong interpersonal, communication, collaborating, advising and problem-solving skills. Ability to lead project teams, set work priorities, analyze performance and retention issues, analyze workforce metrics and data, and make recommendations and implement solutions.

Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence.

Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring manager’s leader and HR Business Partner.

Values: Demonstrates New Relic values on a consistent basis

Working Location / Conditions: Barcelona (Hybrid working) Occasional travel outside of Barcelona may be required.