People Strategist

People Strategist

A role at Rapid7 is not just another job opportunity. It is a chance to work in a fast paced company where employees are empowered to make an impact every day, contribute back to our culture, and take their career to the next level.

The People Strategist reports to the VP, People Strategy. They will partner with managers and teams to tackle day-to-day people issues, performance management, and talent development programs. It's not just what you are contributing that's important to our people - it's HOW you do it.

About the Team

The People Strategy team is, at its core, obsessed with bringing out the best in our people to achieve transformational growth within themselves and for Rapid7. We believe that our people are the lifeblood of our company and central to achieving our mission. We do this through a People Strategy partnership model that starts with a deep understanding of our business, our culture, and our people.

About the Role

The ideal candidate will be focused on understanding the priorities of the teams within our Products teams and the culture at Rapid7. You will work to build solutions that enable our team to have the most productive and satisfying work experiences of their careers. You will be the people expert, working closely with all levels of staff and their leaders to ensure consistency and alignment as the teams continue to grow and evolve.

In this role, you will:

• You will be the primary people strategy point of contact for teams within our Managed Services and Product teams.
• You are passionate about optimizing the day-to-day experience of our people and are there to help guide our employees through their journey.
• You will partner with our teams and their managers to proactively diagnose and communicate trends around people and team issues (e.g. engagement, retention, collaboration) and support the development of solutions to address them.
• You will act as a coach and partner to our teams and managers to strengthen and support their skills in performance coaching, handling difficult conversations, wellness plans, and other employee-focused challenges.
• You'll partner with the People Strategy leadership team to drive the execution of the employee lifecycle, including performance management, merit and bonus planning, promotions, internal transfers, and conducting exit interviews and terminations.
• Working with the People Strategy team and business leaders, you'll ensure that employee initiatives align with and reinforce our company's culture and core values.
• You will help grow and scale the operations of our Managed Services and Product teams to provide an exceptional employee experience.

The skills you’ll bring include:

• 1-3 years of professional work experience in HR, Organizational Development, Talent Consulting, or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• A balance of business acumen, empathy, relationship building, and courageous dialogue with integrity.
• Approaches challenges with a learning mindset - you are not afraid to try something different and learn from your mistakes.
• Has an amazing attitude – personable, approachable, and always eager to help.
• You are an effective communicator, able to work with discretion and sensitivity across all levels of the business.
• Handles ambiguity well – actually thrives in it.
• A natural problem solver.
• A natural influencer. People are comfortable around you and want to hear your perspective.
• People love working with you because you value the difference your role can make in the experience people have at work.

This is a Hybrid Role that requires 3 days in the office per week.

We know that the best ideas and solutions come from multi-dimensional teams. Teams reflecting a variety of backgrounds and professional experiences. If you are excited about this role and feel your experience can make an impact, please don’t be shy - apply today.

About Rapid7

Rapid7 is creating a more secure digital future for all by helping organizations strengthen their security programs in the face of digital transformation. Our portfolio of best-in-class solutions empowers security professionals to manage risk and eliminate threats across the entire landscape. We foster open-source communities and cutting-edge research using these insights to optimize our products and arm the global security community with the latest methods. Trusted by over 10,000 customers worldwide, our solutions and services help businesses stay ahead of attackers and are future-ready for what’s next.