Director, People Business Partner

eBay•San Jose, CA

4d•$195,200 - $260,600•Hybrid

About The Position

At eBay, we're shaping the future of trusted, enthusiast-driven commerce. Our marketplace connects millions of buyers and sellers around the world, powered by an outstanding combination of global scale, vibrant communities, and categories where passion, value, and discovery matter. This is an exciting time to join eBay as we continue to evolve our strategy, strengthen the customer experience, and build the capabilities needed for our next chapter of growth. We are seeking an outstanding Director, People Business Partner to support eBay’s Finance and Legal organizations! This is a highly strategic role for an expert People leader who thrives at the intersection of business strategy, organizational efficiency, leadership, talent, and culture. You will partner closely with Finance and Legal executive leadership teams to translate business priorities into people strategies that enable performance, agility, and long-term organizational health. The ideal candidate is a strong executive advisor, systems thinker, and hands-on operator who can move seamlessly from strategic counsel to practical execution. You will support a leadership team primarily based in San Jose, California, with teams operating globally!

Requirements

12+ years of progressive HR experience, including senior People Business Partner or HR leadership roles in complex, global high-growth environments.
Proven track record of advising and influencing senior leaders on business-critical people and organizational matters.
Strong business insight and the ability to connect people strategy to operating priorities, organizational goals, and business outcomes.
Deep experience in organization design, workforce planning, talent strategy, succession planning, leadership development, performance management, culture, and change management.
Outstanding judgment, communication skills, emotional intelligence, and relationship-building ability.
Strong analytical and systems-thinking skills, capable of using data and insight to diagnose issues and drive action.
Ability to operate effectively in a highly matrixed, fast paced environment while balancing strategic thinking with execution.
A genuine passion for building inclusive, high-performing organizations and developing leaders who bring out the best in their teams.

Responsibilities

Partner with Finance and Legal executives to understand business priorities and translate them into clear, actionable people strategies.
Provide trusted counsel on organizational build, workforce planning, leadership efficiency, talent development approach, and succession preparation, organizational dynamics, and transformation oversight.
Lead organization effectiveness efforts that improve decision-making, accountability, operating rhythm, scalability, and team performance.
Use data, insights, and business context to identify organizational opportunities, anticipate talent needs, and build practical solutions.
Coach and advise leaders through complex organizational and people matters with good judgment and integrity.
Partner with our global Centers of Excellence (COEs) and People Business Partners to deliver integrated solutions for the business.
Help build strong leadership pipelines through talent reviews, succession planning, development strategies, and capability-building initiatives.
Champion eBay’s culture and values by helping leaders create inclusive, high-performing teams where people can do their best work.
Contribute to broader People Business Partner priorities, bringing strategic perspective, enterprise thinking, and strong partnership to the team.