People Partner Director, Sales

Overview

This role is a strategic HR leadership position within a technology-focused, rapidly growing global sales organization. As a People Partner Director, Sales, you will align HR strategies with key business objectives to enhance organizational effectiveness and lead talent initiatives that foster high performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior sales leaders to develop and implement people strategies that support business priorities and growth plans.
• Lead comprehensive talent management activities including workforce planning, recruitment strategies, onboarding, retention efforts, succession planning, and development of high-potential employees.
• Drive initiatives aimed at improving organizational effectiveness such as change management, team development, enhancing engagement, and continuous process improvement.
• Provide coaching to leaders on managing performance, addressing employee relations, setting goals, delivering feedback, and enhancing leadership skills.
• Detect capability gaps and coordinate with learning teams to establish development programs that promote leadership and employee advancement.
• Utilize workforce data analytics to identify patterns, potential risks, and opportunities; provide insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Advocate for inclusive workplace practices and cooperate with HR Centers of Excellence to implement scalable people programs.
• Support strategies related to sales compensation, performance metrics, and organizational practices that boost business outcomes.
• Establish and maintain influential relationships across a dispersed organization, leveraging credibility and strategic communication to influence at all levels.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or related discipline; advanced degrees preferred.
• At least 10 years of progressive HR leadership experience, particularly in global, sales-driven, high-growth, or technology-focused environments.
• Extensive experience as a senior HR business partner advising executives and leading organizational change initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of sales organizations, compensation frameworks, workforce planning, and performance management.
• Expertise in designing and executing talent development programs such as leadership growth, succession planning, and capability enhancement.
• Proven ability to influence diverse stakeholders and operate effectively within matrix organizations.
• Robust understanding of HR strategy, organizational development, change leadership, and employee engagement methodologies.
• Experience with HR systems like Workday is advantageous.
• Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and coaching skills for executive leadership.
• Analytical mindset capable of transforming workforce data into strategic business insights.
• Adept at managing ambiguity, prioritizing multiple tasks, and thriving in dynamic environments.
• Experience supporting international teams, especially in Latin America and Canada, is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary tailored to location, expertise, and qualifications, with performance-based incentives.
• Unlimited paid time off alongside 12 paid holidays, including wellness-focused company days.
• Paid volunteer leave to encourage community engagement.
• Comprehensive parental leave for all parents, with additional provisions for birthing parents.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage commencing from day one.
• Mental health support, including therapy services and digital wellness platforms.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions.
• Programs supporting fertility, adoption, and surrogacy assistance.
• Virtual veterinary care options.
• Access to legal services, identity theft protection, and additional insurance opportunities.
• Health savings and dependent care accounts, plus commuting benefits.
• Professional growth facilitated through workshops, mentorship, and online learning resources.
• Flexible remote work arrangements with global collaboration opportunities.

Additional Information

This opportunity is managed by a partner company responsible for application handling and recruitment decisions. The hiring process is supported by AI-driven candidate matching to ensure objective evaluation based on relevant qualifications. Final interview and selection are conducted by the employer's internal team. Data privacy is respected with adherence to applicable regulations, including GDPR. AI tools assist in reviewing applications but do not replace human decision-making.