People Development Partner

Job description

People Development Partner.

As a People Development Partner, you’ll drive employee growth by leading development projects across the entire learning and development lifecycle. From initial concept to successful implementation, you’ll focus on key areas like career progression, performance reviews, and talent development. You’ll also design and deliver company-wide training initiatives and leadership development programs, ensuring our employees have the skills and knowledge needed to achieve our business goals. This role involves collaborating with all levels of the organization to create tailored development solutions and empower professional growth.

Whilst this is a full-time role, it is for a fixed term (maternity leave cover).

Education, experience and training.

Higher education in Human Resources or similar field, or equivalent work experience (3+ years) in HR, where projects are oriented towards employee’s growth & development, is desirable.

Technical and computer skills.

You’ll need to have intermediate computer skills, while knowledge of the Google Suite tools is helpful - we are using Gmail and Google products to create & organize work. Part of our technical stack & in your use every day are also our HRIS BambooHR, Culture Amp and AbsorbLMS - so it would be great if you had experience with any of them.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Excellent verbal and written English language & communication skills - we are a global company and English is our common language
• Excellent project & time management skills with ability to prioritise tasks and manage workload efficiently
• Ability to identify problem statement and produce a valid solution
• Effective organisation skills, with the ability to switch between operational and more strategic tasks
• Ability to design and run group trainings (mostly virtual) and facilitate discussions, so good presentation skills & willingness to deliver such sessions are a must
• Familiarity with people development principles, career progression, high-performance enablement, leadership development & wider practises in Learning & Development
• Passion & curiosity about learning & development, behavior science and learning content creation
• Growth mindset, with always looking to develop & upskill
• Tech-savvy with readiness to try, explore and fully utilize new software
• Trustworthy and responsible nature
• Agile, helpful and proactive attitud

Responsibilities.

• Managing & leading learning & development initiatives, such as career progression, leadership development and performance reviews.
• Developing and championing a forward-thinking learning and development strategy aligned with the values and goals of Linnworks.
• Building strong relationships with department heads, managers, and employees to understand their needs and challenges to provide tailored learning solutions.
• Creating engaging, and innovative solutions, including performance reviews, development programs, manager resources & career progression frameworks
• Creating & curating training materials and lead & facilitate training sessions for both managers and employees.
• Fostering a culture of continuous learning, feedback, curiosity, and innovation within the organization.
• Collaborating and working closely with other members of the people team to make sure everyone’s up to date the people development initiatives.
• Staying abreast with industry trends, methodologies, and technology to implement best practices in learning and development.
• Continuously developing your own personal and professional skills

Benefits.

• A Competitive Total Compensation Package & an Employee Appreciation Plan
• A collaborative team culture based on trust & belonging
• 5 weeks of Vacation per year🌴 + an extra vacation day for each year of service for the first 3 years
• Full Sick Leave compensation up until the 8th day of illness
• 2 Volunteer Days per year - volunteer solo or join our team on a day out
• Flexible work arrangements - Work from Home, Hybrid or from our office, with opportunities to Work from Abroad occasionally. This role requires occasional visits (1-2 times a month) to the Tallinn office as per duties.
• Company provided Laptop 💻 & Work from Home Stipend – you’ll receive a personal budget of €500 to set up your best home office!
• Mental Wellbeing Support - Access to therapy, mental health sessions, and yoga through a free premium subscription to Headspace 🧘🏻‍♀️
• Recreational Sports Compensation or supplementary Private Health Insurance
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with access to ²⁴⁄₇ compassionate guidance, expert advice, resources & free mental health counselling
• Career Growth, Training & Personal Development via Linnworks Career Framework
• A modern office in the Tallinn City Centre
• The opportunity to be part of a rapidly scaling and market-leading tech company at the forefront of a growing e-commerce industry

Who we are.

As the global leader in the eCommerce automation sector, Linnworks has one mission: giving our clients back their time to grow and lead their brands. Companies wanting to sell their products via marketplaces like Amazon, eBay or TikTok need a platform to automate and monitor retail, inventory and shipping processes, and performance. We have teams across North America and Europe, and we are backed by Marlin Equity Partners, a leading growth equity firm headquartered out of California.

Linnworks not only has the market-leading product for e-commerce automation but also attracts the best people in the industry. Highly skilled, passionate, and collaborative with a winning and customer-centric attitude - we pride ourselves on our people.

Life at Linnworks.

Linnworks is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EoE). We believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and background leads to a better environment for our employees and better service for our customers. The training and development of our employees is something we value deeply. We are committed to continuous investment in your personal growth, providing clear paths for career progression, and equipping you with the tools and training required to become experts in your profession.

In Estonia, Linnworks has been recognized as a flexible, Remote-First employer & a practitioner of effective remote work by Smartwork NGO/NPO (smartwork.ee) and PARE, the Estonian Human Resource Management Association.