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, Pune and Amsterdam, you can expect to come into the office at least one day a week. Similarly, those near our co-working spaces in Nairobi and Toronto are encouraged to work onsite once a month.Collaborating with Assent teams and leadership, the Senior Employee Experience Business Partner, Regional influences and executes programs to attract, retain, and engage Assentees. Additionally, the role oversees the efficient and professional delivery of global Employee Experience (EX) programs, processes, and services in India, including but not limited to all areas of human resources including: Talent Management, Team member Relations and Engagement, Development, Total Rewards, and EX Operations. This role collaborates with Assent 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. This pivotal position contributes to scaling the business for continued success while fostering a positive and engaging employee experience within Assent.
Key Requirements & Responsibilities
- Provide EX support by implementing proactive and impactful human resource practices and processes that help to position Assent as an employer of choice.
- Provide ongoing coaching, support and insight that enables informed decision-making, aligns with organizational values, and contributes to maximum retention, engagement and productivity.
- Partner and collaborate with HR colleagues to create, influence and administer HR programs and actively contribute to the development of HR global/policies, processes and procedures in support of company goals while focusing on team engagement and company culture.
- Help enhance internal communication and cohesion within and between teams while ensuring a collaborative, engaging and high-performance environment.
- Employee Experience front line and first point of contact for local Assentees - Assentee policy/process related questions, policy guidance and interpretation. Examples - vacation policy interpretation, benefits, where do I find? first point of contact.
- Cultivate strong relationships with local Business Operations and Senior Leadership teams to facilitate collaborative efforts and align HR strategies with organizational objectives.
- Manage and resolve employee relations matters, mediate conflicts, and ensure fair and consistent application of HR policies and procedures.
- Understand the external factors that impact the supply of top talent, competitive position, salary level and candidate requirements for various positions.
- Ensure compliance with Indian labour regulations, employee safety, welfare, wellness and health.
- Participate in the planning and execution of team social events and wellness initiatives - fostering a culture of wellbeing, celebration and belonging.
- Work collaboratively across Employee Experience: 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
Qualifications
- At least 8+ years of work experience as a Business Partner supporting Senior Executive and/or C-level leaders, preferably in a rapidly growing global tech organization
- Post secondary education in Human Resources.
- Have a blend of operational and relational Human Resources knowledge.
- Experience identifying and building strategic cross-functional partnerships across all levels of the business to understand challenges
- Have a passion for high quality service to the business and delivering exceptional support
- Approachable people person who enjoys building lasting relationships.
- Are a creative thinker with a positive attitude, always bringing forward solutions where puzzles arise;
- Are highly adaptable and flexible- you thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment;
- Persistent and patient, with the propensity to stay calm and reasonable under pressure
- Your colleagues would say that they envy how organized you are, that they have been constantly impressed with how you manage your workload and that you always meet time sensitive deadlines, prioritizing what is important;
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; must be an articulate and persuasive
- communicator.
- Display a high level of professionalism, and respect the highly confidential and sensitive nature of a role in HR.
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.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 talent@assent.com and we will be happy to help.
