Director, People Business Partners (Field Operations)
Confluent, United States

At Confluent, we’re creating a category that transforms how every company manages and streams data. Have you ever found a new favorite series on Netflix, picked up groceries curbside at Walmart, or paid for something using Square? That’s Confluent in actiongiving our customers instant access to massive amounts of real-time data, enabling them to thrive in an ever-changing digital world. As one of the fastest-growing enterprise companies in history, and with Fortune 100 customers across major industries, we have a tremendous opportunity in front of us. We also have experience on our side. Our leaders have taken companies of our size to major success before and include some of the original creators of Apache Kafka.
We’re looking for self-motivated team members who crave a challenge and feel energized to roll up their sleeves and help realize Confluent’s unlimited potential. Chart your own path and take healthy risks with the backing and support of our #OneTeam culture. Be part of inclusive initiatives like Employee Resource Groups and development programs, and take advantage of benefits that support our diverse global teams. Grow as we growwhether you’re just starting out or managing a large team, you’ll be amazed at the magnitude of your impact.
About the Opportunity
This leadership role at Confluent will act as a critical catalyst, shaping the long-term people strategy for the Field Operations organization in partnership with the President of Field Operations. As the Director, People Business Partners, we are looking for a practiced, passionate, and pragmatic operator who can bring thought leadership, strategic thinking, and experience with executive coaching, OD/OE, manager enablement, and team effectiveness initiatives. The ideal candidate will recall a history of success managing matrixed change strategies, influencing stakeholders at all levels, and developing and executing a results-oriented plan within a high-growth global environment. This position reports to our Head of Global People Business PartnersWhat You’ll Achieve

• Design organization and people strategy initiatives in alignment with the business need
• Advise amp; collaborate with senior leadership to develop the organization's goals and strategy related to employee engagement, development, org planning and retention.
• Lead change management processes as the company shifts from hypergrowth to scale
• Partner with other People Business Partners, Talent Acquisition Partners, Total Rewards, and People Operations to generate and execute a strong, cross-functional people and talent plan
• Assist in aligning People amp; Talent strategy with critical business priorities to drive resultsImprove manager capabilities through coaching and implementation of management enablement best practices and programs
• Use data to measure success: learn, iterate, and improve; analyze trends and develop proactive actions
• Communicate with a diverse population and flex your style according to the audience

What We're Looking For

• BA/BS degree or equivalent working experience
• 10+ years of HR Business Partner Experience, including both direct client support and management coaching experience
• Experience supporting a SaaS GTM team and a working proficiency with sales compensation
• Demonstrated competence in the various HR functional areas, especially organizational design/organizational effectiveness, executive coaching, and change management
• Strong balance of IQ and EQ with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to thrive in an unstructured environment and work autonomously
• Successful history managing multiple complex issues and prioritizing projects concurrently

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