Director, People & Culture, Global

Vantage Data Centers•Denver, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Vantage powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands. The People & Culture (P&C) Team at Vantage is lean, effective, well-respected, and growing, with the vision of designing and ensuring an exceptional employee experience from application to alumnus. The team is distinguished by its innovative and strategic approach, working in close partnership with business leaders to develop practical and business-minded solutions that keep the development and growth of our people at the center. Each member of our P&C team plays a pivotal role on the team and in the business. Trust, Agility, Respect, and Accountability are the Vantage core values—and we seek to live every value, every day, to make Vantage the employer of choice and power our people. This role will be based in Denver, CO. The Director, People & Culture, Global is a pivotal leader within the redesigned People & Culture ("P&C") team, helping Vantage scale its talent strategies alongside rapid business growth. This role partners closely with the VP, People & Culture, Global, executive leadership, and regional teams to align P&C strategies with business objectives while creating a positive, high-performing workplace. The Director provides both strategic direction and operational leadership, balancing immediate needs with long-term priorities. This leader will be working alongside a Global People & Culture team, including Generalists and Coordinators; that brings both systems thinking and executional excellence to ensure scalable, consistent, and people-centered processes.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 5 years in an HRBP or senior advisory role.
Proven experience partnering with executives and senior leadership teams.
Strong project management skills with demonstrated success leading coordinated, multi-stakeholder initiatives.
Exceptional ability to balance tactical execution with strategic planning.
Skilled in change management, organizational development, and building leadership capability.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into action.
Excellent communication, facilitation, and influence skills.
Agile, resourceful, and comfortable leading in an evolving, fast-paced environment.
As this role is Global, the employee may need to flex hours in the earlier morning and later evening on occasion to accommodate partners in EMEA and APAC.
Travel required is expected to be up to 25%, but may increase as the business evolves

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted advisor to executives and senior leaders, providing guidance on organizational design, workforce planning, leadership development and talent strategy.
Partner with leaders to anticipate business needs and develop strategies that drive performance, engagement, and retention.
Lead and coordinate cross-functional P&C initiatives and projects, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and successful execution through strong project management practices.
Collaborate with centers of excellence (e.g., Employee Relations, Learning & Development, Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition) to deliver seamless and impactful P&C solutions.
Liaise with People Team leaders across all 3 regions of Vantage: North America, EMEA and APAC.
Build and foster consistent systems and communications across the global people functions.
Use a systems-thinking approach to identify root causes of organizational challenges and recommend sustainable solutions that advance both immediate and long-term priorities.
Champion organizational culture, inclusion, and employee experience at every level of the business.
Influence senior leaders with data-driven insights and thoughtful recommendations to guide decision-making.
Drive consistency and alignment across people practices, ensuring People & Culture initiatives reinforce company values and strategic objectives.
Additional responsibilities assigned by your leader.