People Partner

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary People Partner for the EMEA region, serving as the first point of contact for leaders across GTM functions and various markets.
• Partner with functional People Partners to scale regional teams by evolving structures, roles, and operating models.
• Coach senior leaders to strengthen leadership capability, team effectiveness, and performance within high-growth, target-driven environments.
• Identify and address organizational friction points by improving cross-functional alignment and operational clarity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, including Compensation, Recruiting, L&D, and People Relations, to deliver high-impact initiatives.
• Leverage data and employee feedback to drive measurable improvements in team health and performance.
• Support the development and execution of an EMEA people strategy aligned with regional GTM priorities.

Requirements

• 8+ years of HR or People experience, including significant experience as an HR Business Partner supporting senior leaders in a high-growth company.
• Extensive multi-jurisdiction EMEA experience with practical knowledge of employment law and cultural norms across multiple countries.
• Proven generalist capability spanning Employee Relations, Operations, and strategic business partnering.
• Experience partnering with GTM or revenue organizations (Sales, Marketing, or Product Support) and understanding go-to-market dynamics.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and drive alignment in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
• Experience supporting globally distributed teams and working effectively within a shared People Partner model.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in high-growth SaaS or product-led companies.
• Fluency in additional languages, specifically French or German.

About the Company

Figma is on a mission to make design accessible to all. Our platform helps teams bring ideas to life—whether brainstorming, prototyping, or iterating with AI. Figma empowers teams to streamline workflows, move faster, and work together in real time from anywhere in the world.