Director, People Advisory Partners - GTM
About The Position
The Trade Desk is a global technology company and the world’s leading independent platform for digital advertising, with nearly 4,000 employees across more than 30 offices. Our technology helps advertisers reach the right audiences across the open internet — from streaming TV and podcasts to mobile apps, news, and more. Advertising powers the content people love. By making it more transparent, effective, and responsible, we help support trusted journalism, quality entertainment, and creators worldwide. The world’s brands and agencies rely on us to reach their customers and grow their businesses responsibly. The scale of our platform brings unique technical challenges — from processing massive datasets in real time to building systems that operate reliably on a global scale. When you work here, your impact is worldwide. We welcome diverse perspectives, encourage curiosity, and build teams that learn from one another. If you’re driven to solve meaningful challenges, we’d love to meet you. As Director of People Advisory Partners for GTM, you will lead a team of experienced HR professionals who serve as strategic partners to our Go-To-Market / Sales organizations. You will serve as a connector between business needs and People team capabilities, ensuring your team is empowered to deliver proactive, strategic, and scalable solutions. You will also play a key role in coaching and developing your team, fostering a culture of excellence, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
- 10–13 years of progressive HR experience, including 5+ years in people leadership roles.
- Strong background in employment law, particularly in New York and California; global experience a plus.
- Proven success in leading HR teams and driving strategic talent initiatives in complex environments.
- Deep understanding of GTM / Sales functions and their unique people needs.
- Exceptional communication, coaching, and influencing skills across all levels of the organization.
- Experience managing organizational design, performance management, and change initiatives.
- Ability to analyze data and metrics to inform decisions and improve outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to lead through ambiguity, manage multiple priorities, and drive results.
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of People Advisory Partners aligned to GTM / Sales functions.
- Translate strategic direction from the Senior Director into clear priorities and execution plans for your team.
- Foster a high-performing, inclusive team culture focused on collaboration, accountability, and service excellence.
- Serve as a senior advisor to business leaders, helping them navigate complex talent challenges and organizational change.
- Guide your team in building strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring credibility and trust through consistent delivery.
- Partner with Centers of Excellence (e.g., People Solutions, Talent, OD, Employee Experience, DEI, Total Rewards) to deliver integrated people solutions.
- Ensure consistent execution of core people processes (e.g., performance management, talent reviews, org design) across supported functions.
- Monitor team metrics, SLAs, and KPIs to identify trends, drive improvements, and ensure high-quality service.
- Champion scalable practices and tools that enable efficient and effective team operations.
- Lead change management efforts across corporate and tech teams, supporting leaders through transformation and growth.
- Partner with Employment Legal and People Relations to mitigate risk and ensure compliance with employment law.
- Support conflict resolution strategies and guide your team in managing sensitive employee matters.
- Collaborate with People Development and other HR teams to ensure seamless support and shared insights.
- Contribute to the design and implementation of strategic employee programs, including engagement, performance, and learning initiatives.
- Share business and people insights with the Senior Director to inform broader strategy and decision-making.
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with premiums paid in full for employees and dependents
- Retirement benefits such as a 401k plan and company match
- Short and long-term disability coverage
- Basic life insurance
- Well-being benefits
- Reimbursement for certain tuition expenses
- Parental leave
- Sick time of 1 hour per 30 hours worked
- Vacation time for full-time employees up to 120 hours thru the first year and 160 hours thereafter
- Around 13 paid holidays per year
- Employees can also purchase The Trade Desk stock at a discount through The Trade Desk’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
