Principal People Partner

About the opportunity

Joining our thriving People team, you will work both collaboratively and independently to make a real impact in setting up our People processes. Your passion for people means that you will have the opportunity to take ownership of projects that will shape our business going forward. What's more, you get to work with bright teammates who want to solve interesting problems. We are a hard-working, international, agile and feedback-oriented bunch that enjoys interacting with one another in an inclusive and welcoming environment.

What to expect?

In your role as our Principal People Partner, you will be a strategic partner to our growing Go to Market departments on all People related topics. Your mission will be to strengthen our existing performance and talent management framework and rhythms. Partnering with Go-to-Market executives and leaders across Contentful, you'll introduce new ways to elevate employee engagement, career development, and recognition that help us to develop and retain top talent.

• Develop and drive world-class people management practices with our GTM teams such as employee engagement, career pathing, and development programs.
• Serve as a key point of contact for the employees and managers on our GTM teams.
• Partner with People Ops to provide GTM leadership with data and metrics on people topics that help to make informed decisions that enhance business performance.
• Serving as a subject matter expert, partner with people managers on addressing and solving for the 'things we haven't seen before' (aka - writing the next chapter) and then work to document and operationalize the work so that others can learn from and follow your lead.

What you need to be successful?

• Your prior Business Partner experience is progressive, and you've been part of high-growth, international teams for many business cycles.
• You're an effective leader and partner, for employees at all levels and have been part of a GTM or other functional leadership team in the past.
• You've had significant experience running high impact programs for companies with 100% YoY headcount growth
• You use data and analytical skills to draw insightful conclusions and solve problems.
• You're knowledgeable on current US labor law.

What's in it for you?

• Join an ambitious tech company reshaping the way people build digital product
• Full-time employees receive Stock Options for the opportunity to share in the success of our company
• Comprehensive health/dental/vision care package covering 100% of monthly premiums for employees
• We value Work-Life balance and You Time! A generous combination of a flexible time off policy, volunteer time off and paid holidays
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave (after 6 months of employment)
• Use your personal education budget to improve your skills and grow in your career.
• Enjoy a full range of virtual events, including workshops, guest speakers, and fun team activities, supporting learning and networking exchange beyond the usual work duties
• Share and navigate the excitement of a new workplace with your CFF (Contentful First Friend)
• Commuter benefits and monthly bill stipend
• Plus, Contentful socks! And other amazing swag as part of company events. Oh yeah!

Colorado Salary Statement: The salary range displayed is specifically for those potential hires who will work or reside in the state of Colorado if selected for the role. Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data/ranges, applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications (e.g. JD/technology), for example.

Colorado Salary Range: $159,000 - $168,000
[This position is eligible for equity awards, annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards in accordance with the terms of Contentful's variable compensation plans.]

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