People Business Partner

United States Digital Space LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants (RSUs)

Flexible paid time off

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Parental leave

Learning stipend

Volunteer week

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Braze is seeking an experienced People Business Partner to align HR strategies with our go-to-market objectives. You will support senior leaders in a fast-paced SaaS environment, shaping talent strategies and ensuring an inclusive, high-performing workforce.

Based in the United States with hybrid options in New York or Chicago, this role offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package, including equity, and a strong emphasis on work-life harmony and career development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-time HR business partner experience in the SaaS or other industries.
• Strong understanding of human resources best practices, employment law, and employee relations.
• Impeccable judgment and ability to navigate ambiguity as situations require.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• A strategic and influential mindset.
• Superb organizational skills, attention to detail, and accuracy.
• A self-motivating, leadership attitude that others look up to and emulate.
• Robust multitasking skills and comfort wearing many hats at once.

Responsibilities

• Provide a full spectrum of strategic and tactical support to our business leaders.
• Partner with leaders to design and deliver appropriate talent planning activities that will identify top talent, leadership development priorities, and succession plans within your client groups.
• Proactively engage with your leaders on people strategy through workforce planning, organizational design, and structure.
• Advise employees by taking a consultative approach to help them enhance their working relationships, plan and execute on their career goals, and be impactful and successful contributors to the the company team.
• Lead impactful, company-wide initiatives and projects.
• Be both an advocate for employees and a champion for the business.
• Mentor and develop junior teammates through shadowing, coaching, and proactive development opportunities.

Skills

HRBP

SaaS

Employment Law

Employee Relations

Strategic mindset

Communication

Leadership

Cross-functional

Organizational Skills

Multitasking

Job description

At the company, we have found our people. We’re a genuinely approachable, exceptionally kind, and intensely passionate crew.

We seek to ignite that passion by setting high standards, championing teamwork, and creating work-life harmony as we collectively navigate rapid growth on a global scale while striving for greater equity and opportunity – inside and outside our organization.

To flourish here, you must be prepared to set a high bar for yourself and those around you. There is always a way to contribute: Acting with autonomy, having accountability and being open to new perspectives are essential to our continued success.

Our deep curiosity to learn and our eagerness to share diverse passions with others gives us balance and injects a one-of-a-kind vibrancy into our culture.

If you are driven to solve exhilarating challenges and have a bias toward action in the face of change, you will be empowered to make a real impact here, with a sharp and passionate team at your back. If the company sounds like a place where you can thrive, we can’t wait to meet you.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

The People Relations team aligns the company’s business objectives with our most valuable asset, our people. Day-to-day, we work collaboratively with leaders to help them meet their goals, with a focus on their employees, and to cultivate a comprehensive employee experience in which every employee is included, challenged, developed, recognized, and rewarded. We’re strategic partners to the business and ensure employees are supported throughout their journey with the company!

The People Business Partner is responsible for providing hands‑on strategic support to the senior‑most leaders within our GTM organization and leading complex, company‑wide initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity based in our New York City or Chicago office, with some hybrid flexibility. The People Business Partner will have a big impact on the company as we continue to grow and scale!

Specifically, you will:

• Provide a full spectrum of strategic and tactical support to our business leaders

• Partner with leaders to design and deliver appropriate talent planning activities that will identify top talent, leadership development priorities, and succession plans within your client groups

• Proactively engage with your leaders on people strategy through workforce planning, organizational design, and structure

• Advise employees by taking a consultative approach to help them enhance their working relationships, plan and execute on their career goals, and be impactful and successful contributors to the the company team

• Lead impactful, company‑wide initiatives and projects

• Be both an advocate for employees and a champion for the business

• Mentor and develop junior teammates through shadowing, coaching, and proactive development opportunities

WHO YOU ARE

You’re a highly experienced HR business partner who is ready to roll up your sleeves and make a new role your own!

Specifically, you have:

• 5+ years of full‑time HR business partner experience in the SaaS or other industries, working with leaders across all aspects of an organization

• A strong understanding of human resources best practices, employment law, and employee relations

• Impeccable judgment and ability to navigate ambiguity as situations require

• Outstanding verbal and written communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills

• A strategic and influential mindset

• Superb organizational skills, attention to detail, and accuracy

• A self‑motivating, leadership attitude that others look up to and emulate

• Robust multitasking skills and comfort wearing many hats at once

• Ability to work with stakeholders at all levels of the organization by tailoring your approach to achieve partnership and the best possible outcome

For candidates based in the United States, the pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $86,000 and $129,000/year, with an expected On Target Earnings (OTE) between $95,000 and $143,000/year (including bonus or commission). Your exact offer may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to cash compensation, this role qualifies for a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes equity grants of restricted stock (RSUs) so that you will own a piece of our company.

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WHAT WE OFFER

the company benefits vary by location, and we encourage you to review our specific benefits offerings for each country here. More details on benefits plans will be provided if you receive an offer of employment.

From offering comprehensive benefits to fostering hybrid ways of working, we’ve got you covered so you can prioritize work‑life harmony. the company offers benefits such as:

• Competitive compensation that may include equity

• Retirement and Employee Stock Purchase Plans

• Flexible paid time off

• Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability

• Family services that include fertility benefits and equal paid parental leave

• Professional development supported by formal career pathing, learning platforms, and a yearly learning stipend

• A curated in‑office employee experience, designed to foster community, team connections, and innovation

• Opportunities to give back to your community, including an annual company‑wide Volunteer Week and donation matching

• Employee Resource Groups that provide supportive communities within the company

• Collaborative, transparent, and fun culture recognized as a Great Place to Work®

ABOUT the company

the company is the leading customer engagement platform that empowers brands to Be Absolutely Engaging™. the company helps brands deliver great customer experiences that drive value both for consumers and for their businesses. Built on a foundation of composable intelligence, BrazeAI™ allows marketers to combine and activate AI agents, models, and features at every touchpoint throughout the the company Customer Engagement Platform for smarter, faster, and more meaningful customer engagement. From cross‑channel messaging and journey orchestration to Al‑powered decisioning and optimization, the company enables companies to turn action into interaction through autonomous, 1:1 personalized experiences.

The company has been consistently recognized as a Leader in marketing technology by industry analysts, and was named a G2 “Best of Marketing and Digital Advertising Software Product” in 2026. the company was also named a 2026 Best Places to Work by Built In, a 2025 America’s Greenest Companies by Newsweek, and a 2025 Fortune Best Workplace in Technology™ by Great Place To Work®. the company is also proudly certified as a Great Place to Work® in the U.S., the UK, Australia, and Singapore.

The company is headquartered in New York with offices in Austin, Berlin, Bucharest, Chicago, Dubai, Jakarta, London, Paris, San Francisco, São Paulo, Singapore, Seoul, Sydney and Tokyo.

the company IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

At the company, we strive to create equitable growth and opportunities inside and outside the organization.

Building meaningful connections is at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our recruiting practices. We're committed to offering all candidates a fair, accessible, and inclusive experience – r