Director, People Partners

At Deputy, we empower businesses to build thriving workplaces - ones where staff are engaged, customers are served well, businesses are legally compliant, and companies’ profits thrive. Our reach extends across 70+ countries worldwide, serving more than 320,000 workplaces. 

Deputy is a global SaaS workforce management company headquartered in Sydney, San Francisco, and London, backed by top investors and recently surpassed 100m ARR. We've helped millions of workers across industries and aim to empower 60% of the global workforce. If you're passionate about improving the world of work, one shift a time, join us at Deputy and help shape the future of hourly employment!

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Deputy, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.

As the Director, People Partners, you will lead our People Partners team, , while developing and driving  the strategic direction and execution of our talent development and HR initiatives. You'll play a pivotal role in fostering a positive work environment, driving employee success, and aligning People strategies with our business objectives. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, you'll shape and implement talent development programs, people initiatives, and HR policies to support our organizational goals. 

We're seeking a visionary people partner with a proven track record in people leadership, strong strategic thinking, and exceptional communication abilities. If you're a results-oriented, collaborative individual passionate about driving employee engagement and organizational effectiveness, we invite you to join our dynamic People team.

• Provide strategic leadership and direction as a Director, People Partners, ensuring  alignment of people-related strategy and initiatives with company objectives and priorities.
• Lead, inspire, motivate, and engage team members to achieve their best performance, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment
• Set clear goals and expectations, establish team objectives, communicate expectations clearly, and ensure alignment with organizational priorities.
• Provide ongoing coaching and feedback, regularly assess individual and team performance, offering constructive feedback and guidance for continuous improvement and professional development.
• Develop and drive the strategy and implementation of global talent development programs, people initiatives as frontline on execution to the business, organizational design, succession and implementation of HR policies for our managers and employees to foster a high-performance culture and drive employee engagement.
• Work with the People team to deliver an empathetic and customer service focused experience for everyone at Deputy. Primarily supporting our Sales and Marketing teams across AMER (and the UK) as their dedicated People Partner.
• Work as a strategic advisor to provide regular support to manager and team leads with regard to all aspects of the employee life cycle including performance management, internal mobility, and employee relations.
• Work with the broader People team to deliver an empathetic and customer service focused experience for everyone at Deputy.
• Support internal communication to ensure employees are kept informed and motivated.
• Drive and execute People projects as a part of a global People Team roadmap and strategy.
• Advocate AMER & EMEA community efforts and events to elevate morale and engagement.
• Conduct regular manager training to build skills and develop our leadership and management teams.
• Utilize metrics and reporting to assess and enhance the effectiveness of people programs.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive and senior leadership on people-related matters, offering insights and guidance to support decision-making.
• Partner with executive leadership to develop and execute key talent initiatives such as succession planning and workforce planning.
• Lead performance management processes, including evaluations, feedback sessions, and identifying opportunities for employee growth and development with a focus on preventing issues.
• Oversee the design and delivery of manager and employee training initiatives to support organizational objectives.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal employment regulations and reporting standards.
• Collaborate with global counterparts to champion and ensure unified inclusion efforts, striving to maintain a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace.

• 12+years of progressive experience in strategic HR roles, with a focus on leadership, talent development, HR business partnering, and employee-centric program design.
• Demonstrated success in leading and developing high-performing teams in a dynamic and fast-paced environment in global technology companies private and public.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities, with a track record of driving results and achieving business objectives.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate, build strong relationships, and influence stakeholders at all levels cross-functionally.
• Proven ability to navigate ambiguity and drive change in fast-paced, complex organizational environments (Tech and Non-Tech).
• Deep understanding of HR best practices, employment laws, and regulations, ideally in both the US, AUS and UK.
• Passion for driving employee engagement and organizational effectiveness, with a focus on creating a positive and inclusive work environment.
• Prefer experience with the tech stack of a start-up and various SaaS operating systems (GSuite, Slack, Confluence).

Employee Perks

- Employee Stock Ownership

- Competitive Compensation Packages

- 401k Company Match

- Comprehensive Health Benefits

- Commuter Reimbursement Program

- Flexible Work Schedule

Deputy believes in equal opportunity and that inclusiveness and diversity promotes innovation. Our global team members are from a variety of cultures. And we welcome different perspective and skills. 

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