Braze
People Solutions Generalist
Braze, Chicago, IL
At Braze, we have found our people. We're a genuinely approachable, exceptionally kind, and intensely passionate crew.
We seek to ignite that passion by setting high standards, championing teamwork, and creating work-life harmony as we collectively navigate rapid growth on a global scale while striving for greater equity and opportunity - inside and outside our organization.
To flourish here, you must be prepared to set a high bar for yourself and those around you. There is always a way to contribute: Acting with autonomy, having accountability and being open to new perspectives are essential to our continued success. Our deep curiosity to learn and our eagerness to share diverse passions with others gives us balance and injects a one-of-a-kind vibrancy into our culture.
If you are driven to solve exhilarating challenges and have a bias toward action in the face of change, you will be empowered to make a real impact here, with a sharp and passionate team at your back. If Braze sounds like a place where you can thrive, we can't wait to meet you.
WHAT YOU'LL DOAs a part of the Braze People team, the People Solutions Generalist will play a pivotal role in supporting the overall employee experience and success of the People team by driving change across the department to meet business goals. This role will oversee our AMER region and provide valuable support across various People team functions that impact our employees globally. We're looking for someone excited about having a hand in redefining how the People team operates and how we support our employees.
This role will report to the Senior Manager, People Solutions, and sit within the People Operations function, but will work closely with different divisions across the People team. This is a unique opportunity to collaborate cross-functionally and build general knowledge and experience in People Operations.
WHO YOU ARE
You're a motivated, detail-oriented, and highly organized person who is excited to join a fast-paced and scaling company! Specifically, you have:
For candidates based in the United States, the pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $67,500 and $85,500/year with an expected On Target Earnings (OTE) between $75,000 and $95,000/year (including bonus or commission). Your exact offer may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to cash compensation, Braze offers full- and part- time employees a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes equity grants of restricted stock (RSUs) so that all Braze employees own a piece of our company.
WHAT WE OFFER
Details of these benefits plan will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. Benefits may vary by location.
From offering comprehensive benefits to fostering flexible environments, we've got you covered so you can prioritize work-life harmony.
ABOUT BRAZE
Braze is a leading customer engagement platform that powers lasting connections between consumers and brands they love. Braze allows any marketer to collect and take action on any amount of data from any source, so they can creatively engage with customers in real time, across channels from one platform. From cross-channel messaging and journey orchestration to Al-powered experimentation and optimization, Braze enables companies to build and maintain absolutely engaging relationships with their customers that foster growth and loyalty.
Braze is proudly certified as a Great Place to Work® in the U.S., the UK and Singapore. We ranked #3 on Great Place to Work UK's 2024 Best Workplaces (Large), #3 on Great Place to Work UK's 2023 Best Workplaces for Wellbeing (Medium), #4 on Great Place to Work's 2023 Best Workplaces in Europe (Medium), #10 on Great Place to Work UK's 2023 Best Workplaces for Women (Large), #19 on Fortune's 2023 Best Workplaces in New York (Large). We were also featured in Built In's 2024 Best Places to Work, U.S. News Best Technology Companies to Work For, and Great Place to Work UK's 2023 Best Workplaces in Tech.
You'll find many of us at headquarters in New York City or around the world in Austin, Berlin, Chicago, Jakarta, London, Paris, San Francisco, Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo - not to mention our employees in nearly 50 remote locations.
BRAZE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
At Braze, we strive to create equitable growth and opportunities inside and outside the organization.
Building meaningful connections is at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our recruiting practices. We're committed to offering all candidates a fair, accessible, and inclusive experience - regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity, marital status, maternity, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. When applying and interviewing with Braze, we want you to feel comfortable showcasing what makes you you.
We know that sometimes different circumstances can lead talented people to hesitate to apply for a role unless they meet 100% of the criteria. If this sounds familiar, we encourage you to apply, as we'd love to meet you.
Please see our Candidate Privacy Policy for more information on how Braze processes your personal information during the recruitment process and, if applicable based on your location, how you can exercise any privacy rights.
We seek to ignite that passion by setting high standards, championing teamwork, and creating work-life harmony as we collectively navigate rapid growth on a global scale while striving for greater equity and opportunity - inside and outside our organization.
To flourish here, you must be prepared to set a high bar for yourself and those around you. There is always a way to contribute: Acting with autonomy, having accountability and being open to new perspectives are essential to our continued success. Our deep curiosity to learn and our eagerness to share diverse passions with others gives us balance and injects a one-of-a-kind vibrancy into our culture.
If you are driven to solve exhilarating challenges and have a bias toward action in the face of change, you will be empowered to make a real impact here, with a sharp and passionate team at your back. If Braze sounds like a place where you can thrive, we can't wait to meet you.
WHAT YOU'LL DOAs a part of the Braze People team, the People Solutions Generalist will play a pivotal role in supporting the overall employee experience and success of the People team by driving change across the department to meet business goals. This role will oversee our AMER region and provide valuable support across various People team functions that impact our employees globally. We're looking for someone excited about having a hand in redefining how the People team operates and how we support our employees.
This role will report to the Senior Manager, People Solutions, and sit within the People Operations function, but will work closely with different divisions across the People team. This is a unique opportunity to collaborate cross-functionally and build general knowledge and experience in People Operations.
- Administer various aspects of the employee lifecycle (such as probation periods, employee offboarding, and leave of absence requests), focusing on employee experience and compliance in partnership with other People functions and cross-functional teams.
- Support the implementation of company-wide initiatives, such as the engagement survey and performance reviews, and collaborate with stakeholders in planning, execution, and communication.
- Assist the development of internal processes and programs and revamp current employee programs owned by People Solutions to ensure continued effectiveness.
- Oversee and manage complex global mobility and immigration cases. Act as a consultant for the business and internal People teams, handling intricate cases and ensuring every employee's relocation or visa experience is smooth and legally compliant.
- Ensure the company is compliant by managing annual required training such as Preventing Discrimination and Harassment and Compliance training.
- Assist L&D with employee-facing training, such as co-facilitating and serving as a showrunner in large instructor-led sessions when needed.
- Support the company's expansion plans by managing the relationship and process with our Employer of Record.
- Continuously identify opportunities to improve our operations and service delivery within the Shared Services model to deliver efficient and exceptional support to employees and the business.
- Collaborate with specialized functional People teams, People Business Partners, and other stakeholders to drive People team initiatives and ad hoc projects to support the team toward business goals.
- Support employment-related inquiries from candidates, employees, and managers on complex and/or sensitive matters through the ticketing system and/or meetings. These include, but are not limited to, benefit questions, career development, leave of absence, policies, and relocation requests.
WHO YOU ARE
You're a motivated, detail-oriented, and highly organized person who is excited to join a fast-paced and scaling company! Specifically, you have:
- 3-5 years of prior experience in an HR role
- Extremely strong and consistent attention to detail and accuracy, completeness, and thoroughness of work
- Excellent organization skills
- Strong service orientation to internal and/or external customers
- Experience guiding strategic thinking, planning, and decision-making aligned with company and team goals.
- Professional maturity and discretion when dealing with sensitive data
- Proficiency in project management and strong analytical and reporting abilities.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work cross-functionally with all different types of personalities
- Flexibility and creativity to improve current processes as the business scales
- Self-sufficient with the ability to manage own workload and priorities
- Eager to learn and grow with our People Solutions team
- Prior experience working with an HRIS, such as Workday (a plus)
For candidates based in the United States, the pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $67,500 and $85,500/year with an expected On Target Earnings (OTE) between $75,000 and $95,000/year (including bonus or commission). Your exact offer may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to cash compensation, Braze offers full- and part- time employees a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes equity grants of restricted stock (RSUs) so that all Braze employees own a piece of our company.
WHAT WE OFFER
Details of these benefits plan will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. Benefits may vary by location.
From offering comprehensive benefits to fostering flexible environments, we've got you covered so you can prioritize work-life harmony.
- Competitive compensation that may include equity
- Retirement and Employee Stock Purchase Plans
- Flexible paid time off
- Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
- Family services that include fertility benefits and equal paid parental leave
- Professional development supported by formal career pathing, learning platforms, and tuition reimbursement
- Community engagement opportunities throughout the year, including an annual company wide Volunteer Week
- Employee Resource Groups that provide supportive communities within Braze
- Collaborative, transparent, and fun culture recognized as a Great Place to Work®
ABOUT BRAZE
Braze is a leading customer engagement platform that powers lasting connections between consumers and brands they love. Braze allows any marketer to collect and take action on any amount of data from any source, so they can creatively engage with customers in real time, across channels from one platform. From cross-channel messaging and journey orchestration to Al-powered experimentation and optimization, Braze enables companies to build and maintain absolutely engaging relationships with their customers that foster growth and loyalty.
Braze is proudly certified as a Great Place to Work® in the U.S., the UK and Singapore. We ranked #3 on Great Place to Work UK's 2024 Best Workplaces (Large), #3 on Great Place to Work UK's 2023 Best Workplaces for Wellbeing (Medium), #4 on Great Place to Work's 2023 Best Workplaces in Europe (Medium), #10 on Great Place to Work UK's 2023 Best Workplaces for Women (Large), #19 on Fortune's 2023 Best Workplaces in New York (Large). We were also featured in Built In's 2024 Best Places to Work, U.S. News Best Technology Companies to Work For, and Great Place to Work UK's 2023 Best Workplaces in Tech.
You'll find many of us at headquarters in New York City or around the world in Austin, Berlin, Chicago, Jakarta, London, Paris, San Francisco, Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo - not to mention our employees in nearly 50 remote locations.
BRAZE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
At Braze, we strive to create equitable growth and opportunities inside and outside the organization.
Building meaningful connections is at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our recruiting practices. We're committed to offering all candidates a fair, accessible, and inclusive experience - regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity, marital status, maternity, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. When applying and interviewing with Braze, we want you to feel comfortable showcasing what makes you you.
We know that sometimes different circumstances can lead talented people to hesitate to apply for a role unless they meet 100% of the criteria. If this sounds familiar, we encourage you to apply, as we'd love to meet you.
Please see our Candidate Privacy Policy for more information on how Braze processes your personal information during the recruitment process and, if applicable based on your location, how you can exercise any privacy rights.