The People Partner, International, is a hands-on HR enabler supporting employees, managers, & leaders at Squarespace.

Based in Dublin, this role partners across multiple non-U.S. locations & works closely with Global People Partners, People Operations, & HR COE teams to drive a scalable HR service delivery model. You will bring our people strategy to life by executing HR solutions that are simple, intuitive, & impactful; learning fast, acting fast, & using past data points to guide future progress. Leveraging deep knowledge of local markets & HR practices, the People Partner strengthens organizational health & drives a high-performance culture across diverse teams.

As a trusted advisor & operational partner, you will optimize talent, strengthens connections, reinforces accountability, & serves as a collaborative, transparent communicator.

You will report to the Director, People Partner R&D. This is a hybrid role working from our Dublin office 3 days per week.

You'll Get To

• Serve as a trusted advisor on performance, development, team effectiveness, & change leadership.
• Provide expert in-country HR guidance & ensure compliance with employment laws across multiple international locations.
• Lead & support cross-country HR initiatives in partnership with People Partners & People team.
• Drive efforts in partnership with local & distributed leadership that strengthen engagement, team dynamics, & productivity.
• Manage complex, multi-jurisdiction employee relations matters with sound judgment, discretion, & excellent project management, partnering with internal & external legal counsel as needed to mitigate risk throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Serve as local eyes & ears to anticipate & raise awareness of people & organizational challenges & recommend context-aware approaches to resolve them.
• Support performance cycles, talent planning, compensation processes, & workforce planning.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition on hiring, internal mobility, & organizational alignment.
• Identify & implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, clarity, & consistency.
• Surface market & workforce trends to inform & influence global people strategy.
• Reinforce inclusion, engagement, & well-being across the region.

Who We're Looking For

• 6+ years of progressive HR experience, with direct responsibility for directly partnering with local leadership.
• In-depth expertise in employment laws & compliance across multiple countries including Ireland with Portugal as a plus.
• Extensive experience managing complex employee relations across jurisdictions.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data trends & translate insights into strategy.
• Proven ability to influence leaders, drive change, & partner effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent judgment, empathy, discretion, & ability to simplify complex issues.
• Strong communication, collaboration, & customer-service orientation.
• A proactive, accountable, & adaptable mindset aligned to high-quality execution & operational excellence.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in HR, Business Administration, or related field.

Benefits & Perks

• Health insurance with 100% covered premiums for you, your spouse or partner & your dependent children including medical, dental, & vision
• Life & Income Protection
• Fertility & adoption benefits
• Headspace mindfulness app subscription
• Global Employee Assistance Program
• Pension benefits with employer match
• Flexible paid time off
• 26 weeks paid maternity leave & 12 weeks paid paternity leave
• 2 weeks paid family care leave
• Education reimbursement
• Employee donation match to community organizations
• 8 Global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Free lunch & snacks
• Close proximity to cultural landmarks such as Dublin Castle & St. Patrick's Cathedral

About Squarespace

Squarespace is a design-driven platform helping entrepreneurs build brands & businesses online. We empower millions of customers in more than 200 countries & territories with all the tools they need to create an online presence, build an audience, monetize, & scale their business. Our suite of products range from websites, domains, ecommerce, & marketing tools, as well as tools for scheduling with Acuity & creating & managing social media presence with Bio Sites & Unfold. Our team of more than 1,500 is headquartered in bustling New York City, with offices in Dublin, Ireland, Aveiro, Portugal, & coworking spaces in the UK, Netherlands, & Australia. For more information about our company culture, visit https://www.squarespace.com/about/careers.

Our Commitment

Today, more than a million people around the globe use Squarespace to share different perspectives & experiences with the world. Not only do we embrace & celebrate the diversity of our customers, but we also work toward the same in our employees. At Squarespace, we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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