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HR Business Partner

Fastly is looking for a well-rounded and forward-thinking HR Business Partner to join a growing team. You will form relationships and develop trust throughout the organization, and will partner with designated client groups to understand their respective strategic objectives and challenges.

In addition to operating as an internal trusted advisor and resource, you will work with distributed teams and business leaders to develop and deliver organizational and people-related programs and initiatives to support and enable Fastly’s talent strategy and strategic business objectives.

As a member of the HRBP team, you will provide insights and ideas that serve to further the HRBP function as it continues to grow. You will collaborate with broader HR and Recruiting teams to identify and act on ways to improve and evolve people programs, operations and impact.

What You'll Do

• Establish and maintain trusted relationships around the organization in support of the business and the employee experience. Lead with integrity, objectivity, sensitivity and courage.
• Lead and contribute to the development and execution of new initiatives and projects, including talent planning, compensation planning, feedback cycles, inclusion/diversity efforts, management/leadership development, etc.
• Partner with functional teams and leadership on organizational structure, change management, role/job definition, performance expectations, competency development, and career development.
• Provide guidance and coaching to front line managers and senior leaders; provide direction and support for employee relations matters, performance management, etc.
• Liaise with counterparts in international locations to help develop holistic HR plans that support global Fastly business.
• Champion the needs of a distributed workforce across timezones and geographies -- provide insights and make recommendations to increase communication and visibility and ensure connectivity and alignment across the organization.
• Collaborate with broader HR and Recruiting teams to identify and act on ways to improve and evolve people programs, operations and impact; provide insightful data to guide decision-making.

What We're Looking For

• 8+ years of progressive experience in HR with at least 4+ years in HRBP role engaging with multiple levels within the company -- executives through employees
• Extensive generalist background with experience in multiple areas: talent and organizational development, employee relations & engagement, performance management, HR operations, learning & development, compensation & benefits, employment law, etc.
• Outstanding influencing, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Excellent analytical skills; successfully uses data to extract insights and inform decision-making
• Solid knowledge of employment laws and regulations required; multi-national knowledge beneficial
• Demonstrated success of establishing credibility and trust with diverse client groups
• Prior experience in growing, dynamic company; familiarity with an enterprise sales organization preferred
• Global experience preferred
• BA / MA or equivalent
• SPHR/SPHRi preferred

Why Fastly?

• We have a huge impact. Fastly is a small company with a big reach. Not only do our customers have a tremendous user base, but we also support a growing number of open source projects and initiatives. Outside of code, employees are encouraged to share causes close to their heart with others so we can help lend a supportive hand.
• We love distributed teams. Fastly’s home-base is in San Francisco, but we have multiple offices and employees sprinkled around the globe. In fact, 50% of our employees work outside of SF! An international remote culture is in our DNA.
• We care about you. Fastly works hard to create a positive environment for our employees, and we think your life outside of work is important too. We support our teams with great benefits like up to 20 weeks of paid parental leave, options for free medical/dental/vision plans, and an open vacation program that enables our folks to take the time they need to recharge (some benefits may vary by location).
• We value diversity. Growing and maintaining our inclusive and diverse team matters to us. We are committed to being a company where our employees feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work and have the ability to be successful -- every day.
• We are passionate. Fastly is chock full of passionate people and we’re not ‘one size fits all’. Fastly employs authors, pilots, skiers, parents (of humans and animals), makeup geeks, coffee connoisseurs, and more. We love employees for who they are and what they are passionate about.

We’re always looking for humble, sharp, and creative folks to join the Fastly team. If you think you might be a fit please apply!

Fastly is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity and to providing employees with a safe and welcoming work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

Employment decisions at Fastly are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, family or parental status, disability*, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Fastly encourages applicants from all backgrounds.

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