People Business Partner

Blackpoint Cyber is the leading provider of world-class cybersecurity threat hunting, detection and remediation technology. Founded by former National Security Agency (NSA) cyber operations experts who applied their learnings to bring national security-grade technology solutions to commercial customers around the world, Blackpoint Cyber is in hyper-growth mode,  fueled by a recent $190m series C round. 

Blackpoint Cyber is the leading provider of world-class cybersecurity threat hunting, detection and remediation technology. Founded by former National Security Agency (NSA) cyber operations experts who applied their learnings to bring national security-grade technology solutions to commercial customers around the world, Blackpoint Cyber is in hyper-growth mode, fueled by a recent $190m series C round.  
 

Why Blackpoint?  

Ready to give some hackers hell? On the Blackpoint Cyber Team, we win the unfair fight while helping others protect what’s most important to them. Simply put, our team takes out the adversaries before they see us coming. Join us today and help put the bad guys in their place for good. Blackpoint Cyber was built by former US Department of Defense and Intelligence security experts focused on stopping malicious tradecraft and safeguarding MSP operations. Our mission? Provide absolute and unified Managed Detection and Response services to organizations across the world.  

Company Culture  

On this team, we value high-quality execution, ownership, and strong morals. With us, principles are never tested, and we are proud to always do right by our customers. If you’re a driven professional with a passion for learning and contributing towards the best, then Blackpoint welcomes you. Our team is energetic and collaborative, maintaining a high-performance culture and enabling growth through overcoming challenges in the modern cyber threat landscape.  

The role  

As part of a small team, you will be learning orientated, hands on, enjoy working at high pace, have a growth mindset and be a peer coach.  You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and execute strategies that attract, develop, and retain top talent. Your expertise will be instrumental in ensuring our HR practices align with values and business objectives. We are evolving our model and introducing a proactive HR stance. You will partner with leaders in a defined portfolio, as well as operate as a full cycle HR practitioner, and also be involved in leading and delivering projects as we transform our function and improve our processes and approaches. This role involves building deep partnerships across People Operations finance, legal and portfolio of People Leaders to deliver proactive People process, coaching and insights.  This role is hands on and strategic in the same breath, if that’s not you stop reading.  

What you’ll do: 

• You have a passion for people, which is shown by your excellent interpersonal skills and cultural awareness. 

• Data is your superpower, and you have a keen eye for detail.  

• You are adept at seeing both the big picture and the details, and so are highly effective and resourceful with planning, organization, and time management 

• You are always willing to roll up your sleeves to get the job done 

• You know great ideas can come from anyone, and so view collaboration as an opportunity 

• You have an unwavering commitment to high ethical standards, confidentiality, and best practices 

• You will enable business growth and keep our employee experience top of mind.  

• Join leadership meetings with respective business units.  

• Consult with line people leaders, providing proactive and reactive HR guidance when appropriate. 

• Analyze trends and metrics with the HR group to develop solutions, programs, and policies. 

• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations if required.  

• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, balancing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance.  

• Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions). 

• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation. 

• Provides guidance and input on business unit restructuring, workforce planning, and succession planning. 

Qualifications: 

• Fast learner, growth mindset, high output and high quality of work. 

• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner and generalist HR or similar HR role in a high-paced environment, in a growth company, preferably in the cybersecurity or SaaS sector. 7+ years minimum of relevant experience.  

• Thrives in startup environments of 200+ people  

• Ideally has supported GTM functions and leaders as they scale  

• Approaches every task with humility and enthusiasm, eager to contribute to building strong relationships, supporting teammates, and enhancing the overall employee experience 

• Commercial outlook with experience using HR skills as a business enabler.  

• Strong knowledge of HR practices, policies, and employment laws. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with employees and management. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 

• Great gif game.  

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or proven real world equivalent experience  

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to adapt messaging and style to suit the needs of different audiences. 

• Strong facilitation skills, including the ability to design meeting and workshop agendas to build commitment to outcomes and drive decision-making. 

• Experience building HR systems and processes from the ground up.  

• Relationship Management experience, either through client support or by leading, managing and influencing other members of a team. 

• Up-to-date on HR best practices and current market trends.  

• Change Management experience. 

Blackpoint Cyber welcomes and encourages applications from qualified individuals of all races,  colors, religions, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital  status, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to equality of opportunity in all  aspects of employment.  For eligible employees in the US, Blackpoint offers competitive Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance plans, a robust 401k plan, Discretionary Time Off, and other minor perks.