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People Strategy Business Partner

RapidSOS is hiring! Join an advanced emergency technology start-up in transforming emergency response for hundreds of millions of people globally.

In partnership with public safety, RapidSOS has created the world’s first emergency response data platform that securely links life-saving data from 350M+ connected devices directly to 911 and first responders in an emergency. Through the platform, we’re providing intelligent data that supports over 4,800 Emergency Communications Centers, protecting 90%+ of people in the US, across 150 million emergencies annually.

Partnering with innovative companies recognized as RapidSOS Ready, we’re striving to reach everyone. Together, we’re empowering a faster and smarter response by sending first responders critical data like your exact location, real-time health information, and crash data. We’re united in our commitment to a safer, stronger future where technology and people work seamlessly together to save lives.

RapidSOS is backed by top venture capital firms and the former C-suite of Apple, AT&T, Verizon, Vodafone, Virgin Group, Lucent, Raytheon, the FCC, Harvard Data Initiative, and MIT.

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RapidSOS in the last 18 months: 

• Launch in multiple countries internationally 

• Doubled team size 

• Grew revenue 10x+

• Raised $100M+

• Managed 200M+ emergencies (on average 400K/day) 

• Helped save thousands of lives  

What this role is about: 

RapidSOS is hiring a People Strategy Business Partner to work closely with our Head of People on talent strategy initiatives across the organization and build out an innovative, collaborative People Strategy Business Partner organization. The People Strategy Business Partner will work cross-functionally across the People Team and Company to research, plan, and roll out new initiatives that will enhance the employee experience as we grow rapidly. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to engage with senior leaders across the organization and identify creative ways to better support our most important asset -- the RapidSOS team! This is an exciting time to join RapidSOS, as we’re growing rapidly and there are a lot of exciting initiatives on the horizon.

What you’ll do:

• Collaborate on strategic talent initiatives with the Head of People and other members of the People Team

• Conduct research on best practices and launch new programs and initiatives to support employees across the company

• Partner with senior leaders on new initiatives, building buy-in and support and thoughtfully managing communications 

• Build out functional talent areas such as onboarding, learning and development, performance management, and community engagement

• Build talent strategies that support execution of our business strategy

• Be a “culture ambassador” across RapidSOS, actively engaging in the RapidSOS community

• Analyze data and provide data-driven insights to business leaders in order to improve upon our talent strategy

What we’d like to see in our ideal candidate:

• 5+ years of experience in consulting or in a business environment; experience in talent strategy is a plus

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to partner with and advise business leaders on best practices

• Strong analytical capabilities and desire to bring a data-driven approach to talent management

• A growth mindset and truly flexible; you can shift tasks and priorities when circumstances change 

• Bachelor’s degree; MBA is a plus

• Laser-sharp attention to detail and a high standard for excellence

• No ego - our team believes in “purpose over pride” where no task is beneath us

What we offer: 

• The chance to work with a passionate team on solving one of the largest challenges globally 

• Competitive salary and benefits and equity participation 

• A dynamic, flexible and fun start-up work environment with a highly talented team

If you're curious to learn more about RapidSOS, you can check out our full press list! 

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!