Principal, People Business Partner

Flexport is reinventing global trade. About Flexport: We believe trade can move the human race forward. That’s why it’s our mission to make global trade easy for everyone . Flexport is building the platform for global logistics, empowering buyers, sellers and their logistics partners with the technology and services to grow and innovate. Today, companies of all sizes—from emerging brands to Fortune 500s—use Flexport technology to move more than $10B of merchandise across 112 countries every year. With offices on three continents, our team is as global as our client base. Wherever you are, whichever role you play, you’re guaranteed to share your day with passionate and resourceful team members who are in it together. Job Summary: Flexport’s mission is to make global trade easy for everyone. Our solutions are powered by innovative technology and exceptional people. We’re shaping the future of a $8.6T industry by reimagining how brands move goods—fast, with confidence, and at scale. Want to tackle global challenges that have an impact on business, society, and the environment? You’ve come to the right place. As a single-threaded leader of a business segment within the People team, the Principal PBP (People Business Partner) provides an exciting opportunity to contribute your experience and passion for all things talent and people in a complex and global business. This individual will power a High Velocity Culture and Career Defining Experiences, supporting senior leaders (Vice Presidents). These customers are global and operate in a fast paced and dynamic environment. You Will: The Principal PBP serves as a liaison between the business, central People teams, and People leadership to assess organizational needs across talent management, performance management, compensation, career development, and manager capability. The person in the role must be able to work independently, take a hands-on approach, and interface effectively with professionals at all levels. You'll need clear and direct communication, professional interpersonal skills, and the ability to function in an innovative and ambiguous environment. You'll need strong analytic skills and the ability to translate your clients’ business plans and goals into the human resource capabilities needed to achieve results. Key Responsibilities Include: Partner with executive and senior business leaders to develop their talent strategy to support a fast growing business while maintaining an engaging, respectful and fun work environment. Drive organizational design, workforce planning, succession planning, talent management, performance management and skills assessment and development. Coach business leaders in career development, leadership and management practices Assist in the development and implementation of people plans and solutions that deliver results and a work environment where all employees can thrive and grow. Review and analyze business metrics including data on retention and employee experience in order to recommend systemic improvements. Partner with the business to lead Organization and Leadership Reviews, which focus on succession planning, talent development and organizational health priorities. Provide compensation support to leaders for salary actions including the annual salary review, promotions and job re-leveling situations. Partner with the central People Partner organization to work with managers and employees to address various employee relations issues, fairly representing all interests. Partner with the talent acquisition team to build systemic and scalable recruiting programs to create a sustainable pipeline of talent. Lead and contribute to cross functional/business HR Projects. You Should Have:  Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience 10+ years of experience in an HR generalist leadership role, preferably in a high- tech environment Proven success in coaching senior leaders in high growth environments Preferred Qualifications: Master's Degree or MBA in Human Resources Management or related field preferred Demonstrated achievements in coaching, influencing and problem solving with various levels of leadership Broad experience and specific knowledge of organizational design, talent management, employee relations, compensation, employee engagement, learning, and performance management. Strong business acumen. Proven Project management and execution skills and a track record of influencing through data-driven recommendations. Proven ability to operate with autonomy and discretion and use sound judgment in all situations. Exceptional ability to influence and partner with other People Business Partner and People specialist professionals (Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Inclusion, Diversity & Equity, Employee Relations) across different functions and locations. Experience working in high growth, global team environment with multiple time zones Worried about not having any freight forwarding experience? Don’t be! Our mission is to make global trade easy for everyone.  That’s why we bring in people from diverse backgrounds and experiences together with industry veterans to help move the logistics industry forward . We know this industry is complex. That’s why we invest in education starting day one with Flexport Academy , a one week intensive onboarding program designed specifically to set every new Flexport employee up for success. At Flexport, our ability to fulfill our mission of making global trade easy for everyone relies on having a diverse, dedicated and engaged workforce. That is why Flexport is committed to creating and nurturing an environment where anyone can be their authentic self. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, health status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.   The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range displayed, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and / or training. The US base salary range for this full-time position: (exclusive of bonus, equity and benefits.) $185,000 — $200,000 USD