Director, People Business Partner - Marketing

PayPal•San Jose, CA
•$152,500 - $262,350•Hybrid

About The Position

PayPal is seeking a Director, People Business Partner to provide strategic business partnership to multiple senior leaders (SVPs and VPs) in Marketing. The role drives business results and enhances employee engagement by designing and implementing initiatives aligned with business goals, optimizing performance, strengthening manager effectiveness, and improving employee experiences. The Director uses business acumen and data to deliver effective people solutions and programs and reports to the SVP/VP People Business Partner. This role leads key people processes, coaches and develops leaders, uses data to guide decisions on talent and engagement, collaborates with Employee Relations on people issues, and advises on organizational effectiveness and structure. It also builds stakeholder consensus, leads change management, and provides ongoing feedback on the implications of HR approaches and policies. The position is hybrid for the majority of PayPal employees: three days in the office and two days at the office or home workspace. Locations listed are New York City, Austin, San Jose, and Omaha. Travel is listed as 0%.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of relevant experience and a bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience in a strategic HR role interfacing with and influencing senior leadership.
  • Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with a metrics-driven approach.
  • Ability to leverage analytics and insights to create compelling narratives for change.
  • Ability to synthesize complex situations into actionable insights for business leaders.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the planning and delivery of key people processes, including talent and performance management.
  • Coach and develop leaders, providing insights on people, teams, and organizational growth.
  • Use data insights to identify trends and influence evidence-based decisions on talent attraction, performance, and engagement.
  • Collaborate with Employee Relations to address escalations and recurring people issues.
  • Analyze organizational effectiveness using data and feedback to assess people and organizational capability, and advise on how organizational structure aligns with strategy and objectives.
  • Build consensus among stakeholders, including executive leadership, on new ideas and strategies.
  • Lead change management initiatives to support successful adoption of organizational changes.
  • Provide continual feedback to understand and predict the implications of HR approaches and policies.

Benefits

  • Generous paid time off
  • Healthcare coverage for employees and their families
  • Resources to support financial security and mental health
  • Annual performance bonus, equity, or other incentive compensation, as applicable
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