Hi there! Thanks for stopping by. Are you actively looking for a new opportunity? Or just checking the market? Well… you might just be in the right place! We’re looking for a People Business Partner to join our EMEA People & Culture team in Ghent on a fixed‑term basis (9‑12 months). In this role you’ll serve as the essential link for our Benelux Sales teams within our GTM segment in Europe. Partnering deeply with People & Culture colleagues, leaders, and stakeholders, you will champion and deliver a strategic people agenda, enhancing performance management frameworks and accelerating the development journeys of our entire sales talent.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Provide strategic leadership and coaching by partnering directly with leaders and key stakeholders to deliver on the evolving needs and priorities of our high‑growth teams. Your primary focus will be to coach leadership teams to enhance their effectiveness, ensuring they are equipped to inspire, develop, and lead their teams to success.
* Be a proactive, data‑driven advisor by initiating insightful conversations with senior leaders, leveraging people data to guide decisions on talent, performance, and engagement for their respective client groups. You’ll proactively identify trends and opportunities.
* Lead Talent & Development initiatives by driving thought‑leadership and partnering closely with internal stakeholders on critical employee initiatives. This includes spearheading efforts in career development, talent development, employee engagement, and compensation, ensuring our sales teams have clear paths to growth and are consistently motivated.
* Drive organisational design by collaborating with functional leaders to lead vital design activities such as succession planning and workforce planning, ensuring our organisation is built for sustainable future success.
* Serve as the initial point of contact within People & Culture for all employee relations issues, providing timely and effective guidance.
* Take the lead on special projects that are critical to the People & Culture team.
* Partner closely with the Talent Partners on current and future resourcing needs of the team to ensure full coverage.
* Consistently support the Head of People & Culture in all sales‑related initiatives, shaping sales leadership and fostering a highly engaged, high‑performing sales force.
What You Need To Bring
* At least 3 years of progressive HR experience, including significant time in HR Generalist or People Business Partner roles within a fast‑paced, high‑growth technology (SaaS) company.
* Proven expertise in strategically partnering with and supporting Sales organisations, understanding their unique dynamics and talent needs.
* A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or a related discipline.
* Demonstrable experience leading and contributing to large‑scale, global, and complex HR projects that drive organisational change.
* Exceptional communication, coaching, and influencing skills, with a track record of building instant credibility and trust with leaders.
* In‑depth knowledge and practical experience with UK employment legislation and best practices, particularly in complex employee relations matters.
* An innovative, out‑of‑the‑box mindset, with a passion for leveraging metrics and insights to inform decisions and drive strategic conversations.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Benefits
* Lightspeed share scheme (we are all owners)
* Pension fund and hospitalisation
* Health and wellness benefit of 400 EUR per year
* Mental health online platform and counselling & coaching services
* 32 vacation days per year
* Paid leave and assistance for new parents
* LinkedIn Learning license
* Volunteer day
* Public transport benefit
Lightspeed is a proud equal‑opportunity employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier‑free workplace. Lightspeed welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities, and accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
#J-18808-Ljbffr