HR Business Partner

Job Summary

As NetApp continues to grow and thrive, the need for a strategic and forward‑looking HRBP is paramount. The HRBP will hold the primary strategic and tactical relationships for client business groups and diverse HR COEs to create a high‑performing environment. The HRBP is based in France and will primarily support NetApp’s GTM business units for France and Western Europe, representing HR. Reporting to Head of HR EMEA/LATAM, this role is at Senior HRBP level. This individual will be a key member of the EMEA/LATAM HR team and will collaborate with the wider HR community to define and execute the HR strategies in alignment with the business objectives. The successful candidate will be a strong communicator with robust HR subject‑matter expertise, business savvy, and a compelling influencer, consultant, coach and trusted advisor. Experience in delivering organizational change is also highly desired.

Job Requirements

• Assisting in identifying and analyzing the HR needs of a designated business unit.
• Providing tactical human resources support to the line managers of various human resources functions, including staffing, compensation, benefits, training and employee relations.
• Consulting with business unit management during the strategic planning process and on the development of human resources strategies that support the unit’s business needs.
• Driving human resources initiatives within the organization and acting as a liaison to other human resources functions when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic business partner across your client group focused on a broad‑based and transformational agenda designed to attract, develop and retain the very best innovative talent while fostering a high‑performing culture.
• Hold the primary strategic and tactical relationships for organizational design, succession plan, and talent management for your respective client groups, providing guidance and coaching on key business strategies and initiatives.
• In alignment with the company objectives partner with COEs to develop relevant HR people strategies and programs and lead on driving execution and adoption.
• Build strong and trusted working relationships with business leaders, stakeholders, peers at all levels and influence for the good of the company.
• Regularly assess client groups and promote best practices in talent management.
• Leverage data insights to present complex matters, clearly and concisely, to enable leaders to implement people solutions in alignment with company strategy.
• Coach, counsel and act as trusted advisor to your leadership team.
• Interpret HR analytics and share these insights with senior leaders to enhance their understanding of people issues.
• Partner with the wider HR teams and COEs to implement best practices and contribute towards driving a unified and consistent employee experience.
• Champion and drive for leadership ownership on best‑in‑class standards for the NetApp employer brand.
• Promote equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging as part of the culture where equality thrives in both opportunities and outcomes.
• Be apprised of local business environment, labour markets, legal and regulatory changes in relation to employment practices, and business trends to identify and recommend relevant changes to HR policies and practices.
• Support Legal and Employee Relations partners in the execution of their goals in respect to the company objectives.

Education

• 8+ years in Human Resources as an HRBP or generalist, in a multinational organization.
• Technology industry is preferred.
• Has driven or been part of a team that has implemented complex business transformation.
• Has developed and delivered strategic HR initiatives and processes.
• Understands the big‑picture business objectives and can effectively apply a pragmatic and flexible approach and translate these into HR interventions that deliver local business results.
• Understands business management processes at a high level, is analytical and data‑driven, with a high level of business acumen.
• Successful experience in advising, coaching and influencing leaders.
• Has proactively contributed to a growing business and maintains a positive reputation for working effectively across levels of an organization.
• Ability to operate strategically and have a hands‑on approach driving a high‑performing team culture.
• Ability to build trust, respect and confidence of leadership and employees, projecting as a fair, firm leader.
• A strong command of written and oral communication together with excellent presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build team capability and HR competency.

Compensation

The salary offered will be determined by the candidate’s location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range. Final compensation packages are competitive and in line with industry standards, reflecting a variety of factors, and include a comprehensive benefits package. This may cover Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement or Pension Plans, Paid Time Off, various Leave options, Performance‑Based Incentives, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSU’s), with all offerings subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies. Benefits may vary by country and region, and further details will be provided as part of the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification.