People Business Partner | 12 Month Contract | Sydney or Melbourne | Remote

Grafana Labs•Lynchburg, VA

8d•$150,000 - $165,000•Remote

About The Position

We’re a global team with colleagues in more than 50 countries. As an Associate People Business Partner, you’ll support teams across the APAC region and help deliver a consistent, high-quality people experience. You’ll work closely with managers and leaders across a range of functions, gaining hands-on experience while developing your skills as a People Partner. If you enjoy variety, a broad scope, and partnering with both new and experienced managers to support change and growth, this role could be a great fit. You’ll collaborate with the wider People team to support the full employee lifecycle, contribute to core People programs, and help ensure our APAC teams feel engaged, supported, and set up for success. This role is well suited to someone early in their HR career who wants to grow in a fast-paced, international environment.

Requirements

2-3 years of experience in HR, People Operations, or a related field
Bachelor’s degree in HR or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience; HR certification is a plus
Strong interest in developing as a People Business Partner in a regional, multi-function environment
Curious and proactive mindset, with a desire to continuously improve processes and ways of working
Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
Clear, approachable communicator who builds trust with managers and employees
Comfortable working across time zones in a remote-first, globally distributed company
Interest in expanding HR knowledge, including local employment laws and practices across APAC

Responsibilities

Act as a project lead for several recurring People Team processes throughout the year, including performance reviews, engagement surveys, quarterly business reviews, People planning, and talent programs
Partner with managers across APAC on day-to-day people questions, providing guidance aligned with company policies and local practices
Serve as a first point of contact for employees on People policies, programs, and resources
Assist with workforce planning activities, including hiring, onboarding, and internal mobility across the region
Support employee relations matters in partnership with a Strategic People Business Partner
Prepare and deliver reporting and insights to support data-informed people decisions
Collaborate with global People team members to improve processes, documentation, and employee resources
Help reinforce a strong, inclusive, and distributed-first culture across APAC teams

Benefits

100% Remote, Global Culture - As a remote-only company, we bring together talent from around the world, united by a culture of collaboration and shared purpose.
Scaling Organization – Tackle meaningful work in a high-growth, ever-evolving environment.
Transparent Communication – Expect open decision-making and regular company-wide updates.
Innovation-Driven – Autonomy and support to ship great work and try new things.
Open Source Roots – Built on community-driven values that shape how we work.
Empowered Teams – High trust, low ego culture that values outcomes over optics.
Career Growth Pathways – Defined opportunities to grow and develop your career.
Approachable Leadership – Transparent execs who are involved, visible, and human.
Passionate People – Join a team of smart, supportive folks who care deeply about what they do.
In-Person onboarding - We want you to thrive from day 1 with your fellow new ‘Grafanistas’ to learn all about what we do and how we do it.
Balance is Key - We operate a global annual leave policy of 30 days per annum. 3 days of your annual leave entitlement are reserved for Grafana Shutdown Days to allow the team to really disconnect. We will comply with local legislation where applicable.