Senior People Success Business Partner

Location: Palo Alto, CA or San Francisco, CA Department: People People Success means just that - you will partner with the leaders of the key functional areas of the Company and help them be successful in their respective roles. In order to do so, you will help identify the needs of the department, execute against global initiatives, and support projects to scale one of the fastest growing startups on the planet. You thrive at a rapidly growing and changing company by being able to deal with ambiguity and multiple moving pieces while still applying quality, long-term strategic thinking, approaching problems with curiosity, driving solutions, and ultimately delivering value. Importantly, the successful candidate will think critically, collaborate effectively, and lead with empathy. We are looking for a dynamic Senior People Success Business Partner to work in close partnership with leadership in our Expense organization that includes teams in Sales, Product, and Engineering. Your dedication to partnering with all levels of leadership to drive People strategy, resiliency to push through difficulty, support others, and a passion for problem solving will set you up for success. You should feel comfortable operating as both an HR consultant, coach, and doing hands-on HR work. In this role, you will work closely with a broad range of senior leadership to understand the business, talent needs, be a culture ambassador, and be an advocate for innovation, positive employee experiences, and driving our People Strategy to fruition What You'll Do:
•  Consulting leadership on org design, people matters, manager coaching & development, performance and talent management, organizational realignment and workforce planning, hiring & retention strategies, and People program development and implementation
•  Results-driven individual that can build credibility & trust with leaders and employees across all levels
•  Deep business acumen and collaborative mindset, with the executional know-how of helping to build & scale teams globally through ongoing development, support and engagement of employees
•  Analytical and critical thinking with a metrics-driven approach to talent solutions and the ability to leverage people analytics and insights to create compelling narratives for change to gain sponsorship
•  Empathetic partner who actively listens, and provides coaching to employees and managers through complex and confidential situations
•  Assess qualitative and quantitative data to identify trends, tell a story, and create ways to support our employees and business.
•  Support and challenge leaders to help build & strengthen management abilities
•  Provide direct support & guidance to employees
•  Lead investigations or other activities that relates to employee relations as needed
•  Partner with COEs to deliver on outcomes needed by your client groups
•  Assist in fostering a culture that supports our mission by supporting the design and implementation of engagement and recognition initiatives and programs
•  Focus on results and thriving in a rapidly changing and competitive environment
•  Proven track record of building and improving employee experience at top-notch organizations
•  Ability to learn and adapt to changing business priorities
•  Resilience and forward-thinking approach What We're Looking For:
•  A minimum of 7+ years of experience as a HRBP/ People Partner
•  Experience in a matrix and international environment
•  Ability to work in a fast moving and changing environment
•  Exceptional consultative skills
•  Ability to deliver on commitments while working autonomously
•  Strong relationship building skills
•  A curious and inquisitive nature
•  Must have a "we" vs "i" mentality Pay Range $108,750 - $192,000 USD Navan is the all-in-one super app that makes travel and expense easy so you can focus on being there, not getting there. Say goodbye to spending hours on the phone trying to change your flight or saving stacks of receipts to manually input expenses. From EAs and finance teams to travel managers and employees, Navan empowers people to focus on the things that matter most to them - all while providing companies with real-time visibility, savings, and control. Navan's investors include visionaries like Andreessen Horowitz, Lightspeed Ventures, Greenoaks, Zeev Ventures, and entrepreneurs Lee Fixel, Adam Bain, and Elad Gil. Valued at $9.2B, Navan is well-positioned for continued growth as it continues its takeover of the travel and expense market. In April 2023, Navan expanded in the Indian market with the acquisition of Tripeur, a modern, people-centric corporate travel and expense management company. The group's fifth acquisition in under two years, Tripeur joined the Navan Group alongside Spanish meetings and events specialists, Atlanta Events & Corporate Travel Consultants; Berlin-based modern travel management company, Comtravo; leading Scandinavian travel agency Resia AB; and London-based high-touch TMC, Reed & Mackay - the latter of which remains a standalone brand. At Navan, we're never satisfied with the status quo, and we know breakthrough ideas come from diverse perspectives. We are committed to cultivating a workplace that reflects the diversity of the customers we serve while fostering leadership and innovation. All voices are valued here and you'll have the resources, tools, and training you'll need to do the best work of your life. Navan provides a comprehensive benefits package tailored to support your well-being and financial security. Our offerings include generous medical plans, dental, and vision benefits with premiums covered by Navan, as well as various insurance options designed to cover each family's needs. We also prioritize your holistic wellness with perks like paid parental and bereavement leave, subsidized commuter benefits, mental health support, connectivity stipends, and even pet insurance. Workplace Policy Navan believes in the value of in-person connections, whether that is sitting down to have lunch with one another, taking a walking 1:1, or collaborating in a room together. The connections forged through face-to-face interactions improves company culture and drives business results. Navan invests in global office spaces - in the US , Germany , France , Spain , and the UK , among others - that feel welcoming and offers perks such as lunches and happy hours to create a strong team environment to help you do your best work. We operate on a hybrid working model, which we define as three days a week in-office. Please expect this policy for all roles that are tied to an office. Navan is an equal opportunity employer. We make all employment decisions based solely on merit. We provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees without discrimination on the bases of race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We prohibit any such discrimination or harassment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring. Accommodations Navan complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law. Navan will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability in connection with applications for employment as required by law. We have been made aware of recruitment scams involving fraudulent attemptsto lure job seekers into sending money or personal information in returnfor fake job offers or coerce them into purchasing equipment by electronicfunds transfer (Zelle, Venmo, etc.) Legitimate Navan recruiters will neverask for money in any recruitment or onboarding activities. All availablejob openings at Navan will be posted on Navan's website and all Navanrecruiters will be reachable through an email address ending in . If you have any concerns regarding the legitimacy of a Navanrecruiting contact, please reach out to us at . Candidate Privacy Notice Please review Navan's Candidate Privacy Notice here .