Director, HR Business Partner - Product and Engineering

Seismic • ,

1d • $150,000 - $215,000

About The Position

The Director, HR Business Partner for Product and Engineering will lead Seismic’s global Product and Engineering HR team and design and implement HR strategies globally. The role partners with senior leaders and managers on organizational design, workforce planning, performance management, employee relations, and compensation cycles. Reporting to the VP, People Experience, the Director will also help create and implement organization-wide HR programs.

The role leads HR professionals, including HR Managers and Regional HR Professionals, and partners proactively with leaders up to the C-level. It supports an inclusive work environment, employee retention, team efficiency, organizational alignment, and workforce and development plans that meet the business’s short-, medium-, and long-term needs. The Director applies employment-law knowledge and sound judgment to resolve employment issues in partnership with leaders, managers, and the legal team.

The position offers an annual base salary range of USD $150,000 to $215,000 and is eligible for participation in Seismic’s incentive plans. Compensation varies based on location, experience, job level, skills, abilities, internal equity, and market data.

Requirements

• 12–15 years of progressive HR experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in HR leadership roles.
• Experience supporting Product and Engineering teams.
• Ability to think strategically and commercially, align HR initiatives with business goals, and drive organizational performance at a leadership level.
• Ability to tailor communication to senior leaders and managers at all organizational levels; effective facilitation and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in talent and performance management, workforce planning, employee relations, coaching, and development.
• Ability to quickly build relationships and credibility with C-level and senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global Product and Engineering HR team and a team of HR professionals, including HR Managers and Regional HR Professionals.
• Partner proactively with leaders, including C-level leaders, to design HR programs that foster a positive, inclusive work environment and support employee retention.
• Guide leaders through performance management, compensation, employee relations matters, team efficiency, and organizational alignment.
• Participate in planning and rolling out company-wide HR programs and initiatives.
• Apply employment-law knowledge and sound judgment to resolve employment issues in partnership with leaders, managers, and the legal team.
• Support workforce planning and development initiatives to meet the business’s short-, medium-, and long-term needs.
• Partner with senior leaders and managers on organizational design changes, workforce planning, performance management, employee relations, and compensation cycles.

Benefits

• Participation in Seismic’s incentive plans in addition to base salary. Benefits and perks are available by country; applicants are directed to the Global Benefits page for details.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed