Director Human Resources Business Partner, GTM

Snyk•Boston, MA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Snyk is seeking an experienced Talent Business Partner Director (HRBP) to serve as the strategic people partner to its global go-to-market organization, spanning Sales, Customer Support, and Technical Support. Based in the Boston office, the role advises senior GTM leaders on talent strategy, organizational design, workforce planning, and building and scaling high-performing teams, while also coaching managers and addressing day-to-day issues. The position partners with leaders across a global GTM organization spanning the US, UK, Israel, Romania, and other locations. It works closely with Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Growth, and People Operations to align GTM people programs with Snyk’s broader people strategy. The role also mentors other People team members and contributes to the evolution of the People function as the company scales.

Requirements

At least 10 years of progressive HR/People experience, including several years supporting Sales, Customer Support, and Marketing organizations; ideally in a high-growth software or security company.
Track record of directly advising senior VP- and C-level leaders as a trusted partner.
Strong experience in organizational design and scaling, including participation in reorganizations.
Sound judgment on sensitive employee relations matters and working knowledge of employment practices across multiple countries.
Analytical ability to interpret people data and use insights to influence decisions.
Ability to work at both strategic and hands-on levels, including advising senior leaders and coaching first-time managers.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with judgment to tailor communication to the situation.
Experience building or scaling people programs in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
Willingness to mentor more junior members of the People team.

Nice To Haves

SHRM, HRCI, or equivalent HR certification.

Responsibilities

Advise GTM senior leaders, including VP- and C-level stakeholders, on organizational design, workforce planning, and people strategy.
Partner with GTM leadership on organizational design, team scaling, and restructuring.
Lead complex or sensitive employee relations matters and apply sound judgment regarding legal and regulatory considerations across the regions where GTM teams operate.
Coach and develop managers at all levels on team building, performance, and difficult conversations.
Use people data and workforce analytics to identify trends such as attrition, engagement, and promotion velocity, and make recommendations to leadership.
Drive GTM participation in company-wide talent programs, including talent calibration, compensation reviews, and performance cycles, adapting processes for a global workforce.
Identify and develop high-potential GTM talent and partner with Talent Acquisition on critical hiring and succession planning for key roles.
Partner with Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Growth, and People Operations to align GTM people programs with Snyk’s broader people strategy.
Mentor other members of the People team and contribute to the evolution of the wider People function.