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Senior HR Business Partner – Go-To-Market (GTM)

Company Description

Assent is the leading solution for supply chain sustainability tailored for the world’s top-tier, sustainability-driven manufacturers. Hidden risks riddle supply chains, many of which weren't built with sustainability in mind. That's where we step in. With insights from experts, Assent is the tool manufacturers trust for comprehensive sustainability.

We are proud to announce that Assent has crossed the US$100M ARR milestone, granting us Centaur Status. This accomplishment, reached just 8 years following our Series A, makes us the first and only Certified B Corporation in North America's SaaS sustainability industry to celebrate this milestone.

Our journey from $5 million to US$100M ARR in just eight years has been marked by significant growth and achievements. With our $350 million US funding led by Vista Equity Partners, we're poised for even greater expansion and are on the lookout for outstanding team members to join our mission.

Hybrid Work Model

At Assent, we proudly embrace a remote-first work model, valuing the flexibility and autonomy it provides our team. We also acknowledge the intangible benefits of occasional in-person workdays. For team members situated within 50 kms/31 miles of our five global offices in Ottawa, Eldoret, Penang, Columbus, and Amsterdam, you can expect to come into the office one day a week. Similarly, those near our co-working spaces in Nairobi and Toronto are encouraged to work onsite once a month.

Job Description

The Senior HR Business Partner – Go-To-Market (GTM) provides support in all areas of human resources including: Talent Management, Team member Relations and Engagement, Development, Total Rewards, and HR Operations. This role collaborates with Assent's GTM teams (Marketing, Sales and RevOps) teams and Leadership to influence and execute on global strategies, programs and initiatives that attract, retain, and engage Assentees and scale the business for continued global success. 

Key Requirements & Responsibilities 

  • Act as a strategic people and business advisor providing advice/guidance to leaders and recommending innovative solutions, customized to meet business needs;
  • Provide ongoing coaching, support and insight that enables informed decision-making, aligns with organizational values, and contributes to maximum retention, engagement and productivity;
  • Increase impact and effectiveness of our business growth by developing stronger partnerships with leaders, using your gained Assent business knowledge and general business concepts to understand their business objectives and develop people strategies;
  • Support leaders with evolving their organizational structure, roles , career paths and objectives to maximize the execution of their business plan;
  • Make recommendations in all areas of HR that enhance team and Assentee success based on market trends, industry best practices, business knowledge, as well as compliance with security controls, company policies and relevant legislation;
  • Work collaboratively across Human Resources: specifically Talent Acquisition - to ensure timely delivery of recruitment and selection of top talent and Talent Acceleration - to execute on talent development and impact programs;
  • Help enhance internal communication and cohesion within and between teams while ensuring a collaborative, engaging and high-performance environment;
  • Support a culture of continuous feedback and learning by actively participating in and supporting performance feedback programs, Assentee onboarding, training and development;
  • Provide HR insights to help create & drive talent development strategic priorities in assigned client groups, including workforce planning and talent acquisition and leader and employee development;
  • Evaluate talent trends and team member feedback pulse surveys and open dialogue sessions to develop recommendations for improving engagement, productivity, and retention;

Qualifications

We strongly value your talent, energy and passion.  It will also be valuable to Assent if you have the following qualifications:

  • 10+ years of relevant HR experience, with at least 8+ years as a Business Partner supporting Senior Executive and/or C-level leaders,  preferably in a rapidly growing global tech organization.
  • Recent experience supporting GTM divisions. 
  • Experience working with commission plans is desireable. 
  • Bachelor's degree/Post Secondary Education in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field. A CHRP or CHRL certification would be considered an asset.
  • Experience identifying and building strategic cross-functional partnerships across all levels of the business to understand challenges.
  • Passion for high quality service to the business and delivering exceptional support.
  • Analytically driven with experience working with people and business metrics to guide decisions.
  • Creative thinker with a focus on innovation and learning.
  • Persistent and patient, with the propensity to stay calm and reasonable under pressure.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; must be an articulate and persuasive communicator.
  • Demonstrated ability to deal with confidential information and sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the aforementioned duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. 

Additional Information

Life at Assent

Wellness: We believe that you and your family’s well being is important. As a result, we offer vacation time that increases with tenure, comprehensive benefits packages (details vary by country), life leave days and more.

Financial Benefits: It’s not all about the money – well, it’s a little about the money. We understand that financial health is important and we offer a competitive base salary, a corporate bonus program, retirement savings options and more.

Life at Assent: There is purpose beyond your work. We provide our team members with flexible work options, volunteer days and opportunities to get involved in corporate giving initiatives.

Lifelong Learning: At Assent, curiosity is not only valued but encouraged. You will receive professional development days that are available to you the day you start.

Find Your Balance with Us: We get it - you need work and life to mesh in a way that feels right for you. That's why we're big on remote work and flexibility. But hey, if you're within 50 kms/31 miles of our main hubs in Ottawa, Eldoret, Penang, Columbus, or Amsterdam, we do ask that you pop into the office just once a week. And for our folks near the co-working spots in Nairobi and Toronto? A monthly visit is all we ask.

At Assent, we are committed to growing and sustaining an environment where our team members feel included, valued, and heard. Our diversity and equal opportunity practices are guided and championed by our Diversity and Inclusion Working Group and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion includes recruiting and retaining team members from diverse backgrounds and experiences, and fostering a culture of belonging where all team members are included, treated with dignity and respect, promoted on their merits, and placed in positions to contribute to business success.

If you require assistance or accommodation throughout any part of the interview and selection process, please contact [email protected] and we will be happy to help.  

 

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