About Appen
Appen is a leader in AI enablement for critical tasks such as model improvement, supervision, and evaluation. To do this we leverage our global crowd of over one million skilled contractors, speaking over 180 languages and dialects, representing 130 countries. In addition, we utilize the industry's most advanced AI-assisted data annotation platform to collect and label various types of data like images, text, speech, audio, and video.
Our data is crucial for building and continuously improving the world's most innovative artificial intelligence systems and Appen is already trusted by the world's largest technology companies. Now with the explosion of interest in generative AI, Appen is helping leaders in automotive, financial services, retail, healthcare, and governments the confidence to deploy world-class AI products.
At Appen, we are purpose driven. Our fundamental role in AI is to ensure all models are helpful, honest, and harmless, so we firmly believe in unlocking the power of AI to build a better world. We have a learn-it-all culture that values perspective, growth, and innovation. We are customer-obsessed, action-oriented, and celebrate winning together.
At Appen, we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Appen, a global leader in providing high-quality training data for machine learning and artificial intelligence, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Sales and Marketing HRBP to join our team based in Toronto/ Ontario, Canada. In this role, you will be responsible for providing strategic and operational HR partnership to the Sales and Marketing functions. You will collaborate closely with sales and marketing leaders, managers, and employees to drive employee engagement, develop talent, and align HR programs with business objectives. This is a key position that will contribute to Appen's success by supporting the growth and development of our sales and marketing teams.
HR Business Partnering:
- Serve as a trusted advisor to sales and marketing leaders and managers, providing guidance on HR topics, including talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations, compensation, and career development.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand HR needs, challenges, and opportunities within the sales and marketing functions and develop strategies to address them effectively.
- Provide coaching and support to managers on employee development, performance improvement, and career planning.
- Partner with the Talent Acquisition team to develop and implement effective recruitment strategies for sales and marketing positions, ensuring a diverse and high-quality candidate pool.
- Participate in the interview process, assessing candidates' skills, experience, cultural fit, and potential for success in the organization.
- Support onboarding activities for new sales and marketing hires, ensuring a smooth transition and positive experience.
- Design and implement initiatives to enhance employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention within the sales and marketing functions.
- Collaborate with sales and marketing leaders to identify training and development needs and create programs that promote employee growth, skill enhancement, and career progression.
- Monitor employee performance and provide guidance to managers on performance management, including goal setting, performance feedback, and recognition.
- Support the implementation of HR programs and initiatives such as performance management, talent review, compensation planning, and succession planning within the sales and marketing functions.
- Ensure compliance with employment laws, regulations, and company policies, providing guidance to managers and employees as needed.
- Utilize HR data and analytics to identify trends, insights, and areas for improvement within the sales and marketing functions.
- Generate regular reports and dashboards on HR metrics, such as headcount, turnover, employee engagement, and performance, to inform decision-making and measure the effectiveness of HR programs.
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
- Minimum of 5 years of HRBP or HR generalist experience, with a focus on supporting sales and marketing functions.
- Strong understanding of HR best practices, employment laws, and regulations.
- Knowledge of the sales and marketing industry, including familiarity with sales processes, marketing strategies, and emerging trends.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and resolve employee relations issues.
- Proven experience in talent acquisition, employee engagement, performance management, and organizational development.
- Analytical mindset, comfortable working with HR data and generating insights for informed decision-making.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Note: This requisition is a general overview and may be subject to change based on the company's specific needs and the position.
Appen is the global leader in data for the AI Lifecycle with more than 25 years’ experience in data sourcing, annotation, and model evaluation. Through our expertise, platform, and global crowd, we enable organizations to launch the world’s most innovative artificial intelligence products with speed and at scale. Appen maintains the industry’s most advanced AI-assisted data annotation platform and boasts a global crowd of more than 1 million contributors worldwide, speaking more than 235 languages. Our products and services make Appen a trusted partner to leaders in technology, automotive, finance, retail, healthcare, and government. Appen has customers and offices globally.
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