People Partner Director, Sales

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a People Partner Director, Sales based in United States.

This is a strategic HR leadership opportunity supporting a global, high-growth sales organization within a technology-driven environment. The role focuses on aligning people strategies with business priorities, enabling organizational effectiveness, and driving impactful talent initiatives. You will partner closely with senior sales leaders to shape workforce planning, performance, culture, and employee engagement strategies. The position requires a strong understanding of sales organizations, business transformation, and talent development at scale. You will play a key role in building high-performing teams, guiding leaders through change, and strengthening organizational capabilities. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced HR leader who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments and enjoys creating measurable business impact.

Accountabilities:: The People Partner Director, Sales will serve as a trusted strategic advisor to senior sales leadership, helping translate business objectives into effective people strategies. This role combines strategic planning, talent leadership, organizational development, and operational execution to support a growing global sales organization.

Partner with sales executives and leadership teams to develop and execute people strategies aligned with business goals, organizational priorities, and growth objectives.

Lead talent management initiatives including workforce planning, hiring strategies, onboarding, retention programs, succession planning, and high-potential talent development.

Drive organizational effectiveness initiatives, including change management, team development, engagement strategies, and continuous improvement programs.

Coach leaders on performance management, employee relations matters, goal setting, feedback practices, and leadership effectiveness.

Identify capability gaps and partner with learning teams to create development plans that strengthen leadership and employee growth.

Use workforce analytics and insights to identify trends, risks, and opportunities while providing recommendations to senior stakeholders.

Champion inclusive workplace practices and collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence to deliver scalable people programs.

Support sales compensation strategies, performance metrics, and organizational practices that improve business outcomes.

Build strong relationships across a distributed organization, influencing stakeholders at all levels through credibility, communication, and strategic insight.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate is an experienced HR leader with a strong background supporting sales-driven, technical, or global organizations. This professional should combine strategic thinking with strong execution skills and the ability to influence senior leaders in complex environments.

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.

10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, ideally supporting global, high-growth, sales-focused, or technology organizations.

Proven experience as a senior HR business partner advising executive leaders and driving organizational transformation.

Strong understanding of sales organizations, compensation structures, workforce planning, and performance strategies.

Experience developing and implementing talent programs such as leadership development, succession planning, and capability-building initiatives.

Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and lead programs within matrixed organizations.

Strong knowledge of HR strategy, organizational effectiveness, change leadership, and employee engagement practices.

Experience with HR systems such as Workday is preferred.

Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and executive coaching skills.

Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate workforce data into actionable business recommendations.

Comfortable operating in ambiguous, fast-changing environments while managing multiple priorities.

Experience supporting international teams or regions such as Latin America and Canada is a plus.

Benefits:

Competitive compensation package with a target compensation range based on location, experience, skills, and qualifications.

Performance-based incentive opportunities.

Unlimited paid time off and 12 paid holidays, including dedicated company wellness days.

Paid volunteer time to support community initiatives.

Paid parental leave programs for all parents and additional support for birthing parents.

Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning on the first day of employment.

Mental health resources, therapy support, and digital wellness tools through employee assistance programs.

401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.

Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support programs.

Virtual veterinary care benefits.

Legal services, identity protection, and supplemental insurance options.

Health savings accounts, dependent care accounts, and commuting benefits.

Access to professional development resources, mentoring programs, workshops, and learning platforms.

Flexible remote work environment with opportunities to collaborate across a global organization.

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