People Strategist (Fixed Term Contract)

The People Strategy team is obsessed with bringing out the best in our people to achieve transformational growth within themselves and for Rapid7. We believe that our people are the lifeblood of our company and central to achieving our mission. We do this through a People Strategy partnership model that starts with a deep understanding of our business, culture, and people.

As People Strategist, you will act as a strategic business partner across the business to build key people initiatives and partner with leaders on day-to-day people issues while working in a growing, fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will be focused on understanding business priorities, our culture, and our people challenges as we scale. They will work to build solutions that enable our employees to have the most productive and satisfying work experiences of their careers. This position is planned to be a 9–12 month maternity leave cover, based out of our Belfast office, providing seamless continuity to the business we support.

• Incredible focus on reaching positive customer outcomes.
• Passionate about understanding and optimizing the day-to-day experience of our people, guiding employees through their journey.
• Proven experience in People Strategy/HR, Organizational Development, Talent Consulting, or a related field.
• A balance of business acumen, empathy, relationship building, and courageous dialogue with integrity.
• A natural problem solver.
• An influencer who is comfortable around people, wants to lead, and shares their perspective.
• Experience coaching managers, managing challenging team dynamics, and building alignment through effective communication.
• Approaches challenges with a learning mindset, willing to try new things and learn from mistakes.
• Proactive, self-motivated, with strong personal ownership of problem resolution.
• An approachable, personable attitude, always eager to help.
• Handles ambiguity well and thrives in it.
• Demonstrated ability to manage senior stakeholders.
• Experience working on a multinational/global level is highly advantageous.

• Serve as the go-to People Strategy partner for your supported teams.
• Be the people expert, working closely with managers and leaders to grow high-performing teams.
• Partner with managers to diagnose and communicate trends around people and team issues, supporting solutions.
• Coach and support managers in performance coaching, handling difficult conversations, and employee relations challenges in compliance with local laws.
• Partner with the People Strategy leadership team to execute the employee lifecycle, including performance management, merit and bonus planning, promotions, transfers, and exits.
• Focus on building a high-performing culture of growth and development through effective leadership, communication, and feedback.
• Collaborate with the People Development team to identify L&D needs and ensure training translates to on-the-job application.
• Work with the People Strategy team and business leaders to craft impactful employee initiatives aligned with our culture and values.
• Contribute to enhancing People Strategy data analysis to understand and solve business issues.

We believe the best ideas come from diverse teams with varied backgrounds and experiences. If you’re excited about this role and believe your experience can make an impact, please apply today.

About Rapid7: Rapid7 (NASDAQ: RPD) helps organizations protect what matters most, enabling innovation in an increasingly connected world. Our technology, services, and research simplify security for teams, helping reduce vulnerabilities, monitor for malicious behavior, and respond to attacks. Our mission is to make security solutions easier to use and access, bringing safety and resilience to more people. With over 10,000 customers across 140+ countries, Rapid7 is a leader in cybersecurity, recognized for our technology and culture.