Human Resources Business Partner

Yext (NYSE: YEXT) is the leading digital presence platform for multi-location brands, with thousands of customers worldwide. With one central platform, brands can seamlessly deliver consistent, accurate, and engaging experiences and meaningfully connect with customers anywhere in the digital world. Our AI and machine learning technology powers the knowledge behind every customer engagement, which is only possible through our team of innovators and enthusiastic collaborators. Join us and experience firsthand why we are consistently recognized as a ‘Best Place to Work’ globally by industry leaders such as Built In, Fortune, and Great Place To Work®!

Yext is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner who will be responsible for driving a set of strategic HR efforts including but not limited to: performance management, employee engagement and retention, compensation strategy, legal compliance, and HR operational excellence. In this position, you will support programmatic HR efforts and partner directly with leaders on their people-related strategy. This person will also be responsible for championing the Yext culture and will help us deliver a positive employee experience across Yext. 

What You’ll Do  

• Support core HR processes, such as employee engagement, onboarding and off-boarding, benefits administration (health and welfare, fringe), retention, performance management, and compensation planning  
• Advise line managers on people-related strategy and decisions in the areas of organisational design, compensation, retention, employee relations, legal compliance, and administration  
• Collaborate within the People Team to develop and implement region-specific strategies and programs based on data insights and metrics  
• Proactively manage legal risk; ensure manager and employee compliance within the company  
• Manage/build and implement policies and procedures specific to the region
• Proactively respond to employee questions including but not limited to; employee relations, company policies, benefits, and learning and development 
• Act as a trusted resource and partner to the VP, India Operations 
• Partner closely with all internal G&A partners including talent & recruiting, HR operations, people analytics compensation/benefits, finance, procurement, and accounting, information technology, and legal

What You Have  

• University degree or similar college level education with a focus on Human Resources preferred  
• Experience working with global teams and ability to partner with management in other regions to advise on local legislation and best practices 
• 3+ years of HR experience in a Generalist or HRBP capacity
• Experience supporting employee populations and being involved in day to day employment matters. 
• Strong mindset for continuous improvement and exceeding client expectations  
• Comfortable rolling up sleeves to get things done, and at the next moment being part of strategy discussions  
• Strong analytical skills, including reporting, synthesising data to identify themes and build solutions to address those issues  
• Strong advising and coaching skills and the ability to build strong relationships with all levels across the organisation
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint  
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with an emphasis on tact and diplomacy  
• Familiarity with employee relations and employment law, and performance management  

Bonus Points  

• Experience working within a high-growth company 

Perks and Benefits

At Yext, we take pride in our diverse workforce and prioritize creating an engaged and connected working environment. Our ambitious mission is to transform the enterprise with AI search, and we know that to achieve that, we need a global team of innovators, visionary thought leaders, and enthusiastic collaborators passionate about making a meaningful impact in the world and contributing to an extraordinary culture.

We believe that people do their best when they feel their best — and to feel their best, they must be well-informed, fuelled, and rested. To ensure our employees are at their best, we offer a wide range of benefits and perks, including:

• Performance-Based Compensation: We offer an attractive bonus structure and stock options for eligible positions.
• Comprehensive Leave Package: Our leave package includes Paid Time Off (PTO), Parental Leave, Sick Leave, Casual Leave, Bereavement Leave, National Holidays, and Floating Holidays to ensure a healthy work-life balance.
• Health & Wellness Offerings: We provide medical insurance with 7L coverage, including enhanced parental and outpatient department (OPD) coverage for you, your spouse, two dependent children, and two parents (as applicable and subject to eligibility requirements).
• Relocation Benefits: We offer relocation assistance and an allowance to eligible candidates to help ease your transition.
• World-Class Office & Building Amenities: Our office has a top-notch infrastructure, including gaming rooms, a plush pantry, and breakout areas.

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Yext is committed to building an inclusive and diverse culture where every person is seen, heard, and valued. We believe in equal employment opportunity and welcome employees and applicants of all races, colors, ethnicities, religions, creeds, national origins, ancestries, genetics, sexes, pregnancy or childbirth, sexual orientations, genders (including gender identity or nonbinary or nonconformity and/or status as a trans individual), ages, physical or mental disabilities, citizenships, marital, parental and/or familial status, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. It is Yext’s policy to provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities as required by law. If you have a disability that requires an accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or participating in the employee selection process, please complete this form.