VP, Talent and Belonging

PayPal•San Jose, CA

17h•$250,000 - $360,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting directly to PayPal’s EVP & Chief People Officer, the VP of Talent Management and Belonging will lead the global strategy and execution of integrated talent programs, including Diversity, Inclusion, Equity & Belonging (DIE&B), across a workforce of 28,000+ employees in 35 countries. This role is accountable for shaping and leading PayPal’s global talent, leadership and workforce strategy from onboarding and learning & development to performance management, promotions, and succession planning while also driving organizational design and fostering an environment where employees can do their best work. A strong emphasis will be placed on embedding DIE&B and PayPal’s Leadership Principles into all aspects of the employee experience.

Requirements

15+ years of HR executive leadership experience, including 8+ years leading both Talent Management and DIE&B functions within large, global organizations
12+ years of people leadership experience within a complex, matrixed HR environment
Deep expertise in executive talent management, succession planning, and executive selection
Strong background in organizational design and development; experience in IO psychology is a plus
Experience presenting HR strategies to Boards of Directors in publicly traded companies
Proven track record of designing and implementing enterprise HR strategies across leadership development, talent management, performance management, succession planning, and DIE&B
Strong business acumen, with excellent project management, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Experience leading large-scale, enterprise-wide transformation initiatives with multiple stakeholders
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) and strong analytical capabilities
Strong consulting and storytelling skills, with a client-focused mindset and ability to build trusted partnerships
Strategic thinker with a data-driven approach to decision-making
Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment
Proven leadership capability with the ability to navigate complexity and drive results
Solid project management experience and familiarity with HR technologies
Deep understanding of modern HR technology ecosystems, including talent intelligence platforms, learning experience systems, and AI-enabled workforce solutions
Experience leveraging external talent market insights and benchmarking to inform talent strategy and ensure competitiveness

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated strength in learning and development is preferred
Certification in assessment tools (e.g., MBTI, Hogan, SLII, FIRO-B, and/or CCL) preferred
Experience leading AI-enabled or skills-based talent transformations strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Design and implement a fully integrated, enterprise-wide approach to talent programs, including onboarding, learning & development, performance management, promotions, and succession planning, with a focus on skills, career growth, and a high-performance culture
Lead and scale PayPal’s global learning and development strategy, ensuring alignment with business and talent priorities
Develop and deliver leadership development programs to build a strong pipeline of future leaders
Partner closely with Compensation to evolve and implement pay-for-performance frameworks that reinforce a culture of accountability
Establish standards and frameworks for talent planning, including assessment of potential, retention risk, critical roles, promotion pipelines, and actionable development plans
Drive consistent, enterprise-wide standards for promotions, including executive-level processes
Lead the evolution toward a skills-based organization, including the maturation of our skills taxonomies, internal talent marketplaces, and workforce reskilling strategies aligned to PayPal’s future-of-work priorities
Integrate AI and emerging technologies into talent management and learning strategies to drive personalization, scalability, and business impact
Partner with the head of Workforce Planning & People Analytics to build a world-class talent analytics capability, leveraging predictive insights to inform workforce planning, retention, internal mobility, and leadership pipeline decisions
Establish clear metrics and ROI frameworks to measure effectiveness and business impact of talent, learning, and DIE&B initiatives
Design and implement global career frameworks and internal mobility strategies to enable transparent career pathways and optimize deployment of talent across the organization
Define and drive enterprise strategies to enhance leadership effectiveness and organizational culture, including measurement frameworks tied to business outcomes and employee experience
Lead accountability routines with the Board, CEO, and executive leadership team to drive measurable progress against DIE&B goals, including oversight of Employee Resource Groups
Design and implement programs that advance hiring, retention, and advancement outcomes, ensuring alignment with PayPal’s aspiration to reflect the customers and communities it serves
Ensure global scalability and relevance of DIE&B initiatives, including expansion of Self-ID efforts in partnership with cross-functional and regional teams
Activate and lead the DIE&B Business Council to embed inclusion and belonging into day-to-day business operations
Develop and execute executive succession strategies, including identification and development of high-potential talent, and oversee VP+ promotion processes
Design and lead leadership development initiatives to prepare successors for critical executive roles
Assess current and future leadership needs, identify pipeline gaps, conduct risk assessments and drive action plans to address gaps
Engage regularly with the Board of Directors to provide updates on executive succession planning and promotion strategies
Leverage data and analytics to measure the effectiveness and impact of succession planning efforts