VP, HRBP Leader

Proofpoint•Sunnyvale, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Proofpoint is a global leader in human- and agent-centric cybersecurity. We protect how people, data, and AI agents connect across email, cloud, and collaboration tools. Over 80 of the Fortune 100, 10,000 large enterprises, and millions of smaller organizations trust Proofpoint to stop threats, prevent data loss, and build resilience across their people and AI workflows. Our mission is simple: safeguard the digital world and empower people to work securely and confidently. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people. At Proofpoint you’ll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity guided by our BRAVE core values: Bold in how we dream and innovate Responsive to feedback, challenges and opportunities Accountable for results and best in class outcomes Visionary in future focused problem-solving Exceptional in execution and impact The Vice President, Global People Strategy Partners will lead the global People Strategy Partners (strategic HR Business Partner) function, serving as a strategic advisor to senior leadership and aligning people strategies with business priorities across the organization. This role is pivotal in driving organizational effectiveness, talent outcomes, and leadership capability at scale. Reporting into the Chief People Officer, this role partners closely with executive leaders across all business functions, HR Centers of Excellence (Talent, Total Rewards, HR Operations, Talent Acquisition, Culture & Belonging, etc), and cross‑functional stakeholders. The VP will ensure a consistent, high‑impact people partnership model globally while responding to the evolving needs of the business.

Requirements

Global People Strategy Partners (strategic HR Business Partner) function leadership
Strategic advisor to senior leadership
Aligning people strategies with business priorities
Driving organizational effectiveness, talent outcomes, and leadership capability
Partnering with executive leaders across all business functions
Partnering with HR Centers of Excellence (Talent, Total Rewards, HR Operations, Talent Acquisition, Culture & Belonging, etc)
Partnering with cross‑functional stakeholders
Ensuring a consistent, high‑impact people partnership model globally
Responding to evolving business needs
Organization design expertise
Workforce planning expertise
Talent strategy expertise
Succession planning expertise
Leadership effectiveness expertise
Change management experience
Team effectiveness experience
Culture transformation experience
Workforce insights and people data utilization
Consistent application of HR policies, practices, and governance
Balancing local market considerations
Leading, motivating, and developing a global team
Building consulting, influence, and business acumen capabilities
Stewardship of company culture, values, and leadership expectations

Responsibilities

Lead and evolve the global People Strategy Partners model, ensuring alignment to business strategy, growth priorities, and organizational maturity
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives and business leaders on organization design, workforce planning, talent strategy, succession planning, and leadership effectiveness
Partner closely with Talent Management, Total Rewards, HR Operations, and Talent Acquisition to deliver integrated, end‑to‑end people solutions
Drive organizational effectiveness initiatives including change management, team effectiveness, and culture transformation
Leverage workforce insights and people data to inform decision‑making and proactively address business challenges
Ensure consistent application of HR policies, practices, and governance while balancing local market considerations
Lead, motivate, and develop a high‑performing global team of People Strategy Partners, building strong consulting, influence, and business acumen capabilities
Act as a steward of Proofpoint’s culture, values, and leadership expectations throughout the organization