People Partner Specialist

At Preply we are unlocking human potential through learning.

At Preply were all about creating life-changing learning experiences. We help people discover the magic of the perfect tutor craft a personalized learning journey and stay motivated to keep growing. Our approach is human-led tech-enabled - and its creating real impact. So far 90000 tutors have delivered over 20 million lessons to learners in more than 175 countries. Every Preply lesson sparks change fuels ambition and drives progress that matters.

Meet the team:

At Preply we are constantly pushing the limits when it comes to our People and Culture we are evolving processes for a fast scale up environment developing new ways to accelerate the business through People initiatives and programs and making Preply a place where people can perform at their best and love what they do.

As a People Partner specialist you will report to a Senior People Partner and will be a trusted advisor for our teams. Youll champion Preplys principles create a thriving workplace culture and enhance employee engagement to drive our business forward. Your passion for people growth mindset and expertise in working closely with employees and managers will be invaluable in helping us achieve our mission of unlocking human potential through learning. Get ready to make a meaningful impact and have a whole lot of fun along the way!

What youll be doing:

• Employee relations: Support our teams on employee relations issues working closely with our people operations team as needed to mediate resolve and create a positive work environment. Conduct investigations and provide recommendations when needed
• Evolve People Processes: Together with our Senior People Partner build on our People processes and initiatives and tailor them to our business goals and setting our teams up for success. Dont be afraid to experiment and try new things.
• Employee Engagement: Utilize our Culture Amp tool to boost the engagement and happiness in our already super engaged team. Team up with managers to create strategies and action plans that foster a positive and inclusive work environment that helps everyone thrive.
• Performance management: Support the performance management process. Provide guidance on setting performance expectations conducting reviews and addressing performance issues
• Data Analytics: Tap into the potential of our people data and analytics providing valuable insights and recommendations to management and leaders. Utilize metrics and KPIs to measure the impact of our people initiatives and drive exceptional outcomes.

What you need to succeed:

• Previous experience as a HR advisor or business partner or in a similar capacity within a people team demonstrating a solid understanding of people practices and strategies.
• A strong passion for pushing boundaries and exploring new possibilities in the people field showing a desire to innovate and drive positive change within the organization.
• Understanding of general HR policies and processes
• Strong problem solving skills and a willingness to be hands on
• Great communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Be based in Barcelona or Ukraine or willingness to relocate.
• Fluency in English

Why youll love it at Preply:

• An open collaborative dynamic and diverse culture;
• A generous monthly allowance for lessons on Learning & Development budget and time off for your self-development;
• A competitive financial package with equity leave allowance and health insurance;
• Not in Barcelona We offer an attractive relocation package to join us in our Preply Barcelona Hub
• Access to free mental health support platforms;
• Access to Gympass-partnered wellness and gym centers throughout Spain to promote and support well-being and physical health;
• The opportunity to unlock the potential of learners and tutors through language learning and teaching in 175 countries (and counting!).

Our Principles:

• Care to change the world - We are passionate about our work and care deeply about its impact to be life changing.
• We do it for learners - For both Preply and tutors learners are why we do what we do. Every day we focus on empowering tutors to deliver an exceptional learning experience.
• Keep perfecting - To create an outstanding customer experience we focus on simplicity smoothness and enjoyment continually perfecting it as every detail matters.
• Now is the time - In a fast-paced world it matters how quickly we act. Now is the time to make great things happen.
• Disciplined execution - What makes us disciplined is the excellence in our execution. We set clear goals focus on what matters and utilize our resources efficiently.
• Dive deep - We leverage business acumen and curiosity to investigate disparities between numbers and stories unlocking meaningful insights to guide our decisions.
• Growth mindset - We proactively seek growth opportunities and believe todays best performance becomes tomorrows starting point. We humbly embrace feedback and learn from setbacks.
• Raise the bar - We raise our performance standards continuously alongside each new hire and promotion. We build diverse and high-performing teams that can make a real difference.
• Challenge disagree and commit - We value open and candid communication even when we dont fully agree. We speak our minds challenge when necessary and fully commit to decisions once made.
• One Preply - We prioritize collaboration inclusion and the success of our team over personal ambitions. Together we support and celebrate each others progress.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion:

Preply is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. Different opinions and viewpoints are key ingredients in our success as a multicultural Ed-Tech company.

Preply will consider all applications for employment without regard to race color religion gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin disability age or veteran status. Together we are The World Class.

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