Director, People & Culture, Global

Vantage Data Centers•Denver, CO

4d•$170,000 - $180,000

About The Position

The Director, People & Culture, Global is a pivotal leader on Vantage’s redesigned People & Culture team, helping scale talent strategies alongside rapid business growth. Based in Denver, Colorado, the role partners with the VP, People & Culture, Global, executive leadership, and regional teams to align People & Culture strategies with business objectives and create a positive, high-performing workplace. The Director provides strategic direction and operational leadership, balancing immediate needs with long-term priorities, and works with a global team of Generalists and Coordinators to support scalable, consistent, people-centered processes. The role works across Vantage’s North America, EMEA, and APAC regions. Occasional flexibility to work earlier mornings or later evenings may be needed to accommodate global partners. Travel is expected to be up to 25%, with the possibility of increasing as the business evolves. The position is eligible for a base salary of $170,000–$180,000 plus bonus; compensation may vary based on qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location.

Requirements

10 or more 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 and demonstrated success leading coordinated, multi-stakeholder initiatives.
Ability to balance tactical execution with strategic planning.
Skills in change management, organizational development, and building leadership capability.
Strong analytical skills, including interpreting data and translating insights into action.
Excellent communication, facilitation, and influence skills.
Agility and resourcefulness, with comfort leading in an evolving, fast-paced environment.
Ability to flex work hours occasionally in earlier mornings or later evenings to accommodate EMEA and APAC partners.
Ability to travel up to 25%; travel may increase as the business evolves.

Responsibilities

Advise executives and senior leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, leadership development, and talent strategy.
Partner with leaders to anticipate business needs and develop strategies that support performance, engagement, and retention.
Lead and coordinate cross-functional People & Culture initiatives and projects, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and effective execution through project management.
Collaborate with centers of excellence, including Employee Relations, Learning & Development, Total Rewards, and Talent Acquisition, to deliver coordinated People & Culture solutions.
Liaise with People Team leaders across North America, EMEA, and APAC, fostering consistent systems and communications across global people functions.
Apply systems thinking to identify root causes of organizational challenges and recommend sustainable solutions for immediate and long-term priorities.
Champion organizational culture, inclusion, and employee experience throughout the business.
Influence senior leaders with data-driven insights and recommendations to guide decision-making.
Promote consistency and alignment across people practices so initiatives reinforce company values and strategic objectives.
Perform additional responsibilities assigned by the leader.