Director, People Business Partner - job 1 of 2

About the role

Roku is in growth mode, and we are investing in building out a world-class People organization. As part of that effort, we are looking to hire a Director, People Business Partner to serve as one of the key strategic people advisors for Roku’s Engineering teams. This role will partner with senior management while providing direct support to front line managers and employees seeking guidance on a diverse range of topics. The successful candidate will deliver a full spectrum of People team deliverables that align with the businesses' strategic goals. The Director, PBP will be viewed as a leader and expert in all functional areas of Human Resources with an emphasis on performance management, employee relations, change management and organizational development. Partner with leaders across the People team to align People related deliverables with business strategy.

For California Only - The estimated annual salary for this position is between $240,000 and $250,000 annually.

Compensation packages are based on factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, certifications, and specific geographical location.
This role is eligible for health insurance, equity awards, life insurance, disability benefits, parental leave, wellness benefits, and paid time off.

What you’ll be doing

• Bring best practice and external perspectives to strategic and operational business discussions and people management decision-making
• Accountable for the relationship with senior Engineering leaders; organizes the delivery and implementation of core People team programs and processes
• Coach leaders on people-related matters and support the resolution of complex people and employee relations issues
• Provide guidance and support on the people strategy across Engineering in collaboration with colleagues across the People team
• Provide proactive and strategic guidance and support for organizational planning and development initiatives that align the People team strategy in support of key business strategies and initiatives in client groups
• Influence leaders to take more accountability for talent and leadership development and to model desired behaviors
• Partner with leaders in creating a culture and work environment that supports the business strategy, encourages employee engagement, and inspires performance excellence
• Diagnose opportunities to improve the performance of the organization utilizing tools to measure organization effectiveness (e.g. 360 feedback, employee insights) as well as awareness of the pulse of the organization
• Consult with various business leaders on enabling team effectiveness, and partner with other People Business Partners on implementing impactful solutions
• Work in close partnership with the overall People Team including the Talent Acquisition organization to ensure overall alignment and execution of the workforce plan
• Translate workforce needs into short and long-term development plans; work within the People team and the business to ensure execution against the plans and achievement of desired outcomes
• Provide change management strategy aimed at supporting the organization; customizing the strategy as appropriate to meet business needs
• Advise leaders on guiding their teams through organizational change

We're excited if you have

• Minimum of 10 years relevant HR Business Partner experience, specifically supporting engineering and product teams in media or high-tech environments
• Experience supporting clients working in content creation and content production is a must have
• Considerable experience working with senior leaders, leading teams, and working in complex matrix organizations
• Ability to function well in ambiguous situations and unstructured environments, recognizing when it is appropriate to introduce more structure and process without derailing the current output
• Displays integrity and ethics in handling confidential information
• Shows expert analysis of data
• Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy to resolve sensitive HR issues
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Coaching, influencing, problem solving, and facilitation skills are critical
• Excellent judgment is a must
• Demonstrated success in developing innovative solutions to solve business issues
• Experience in growing global business and positive reputation for working effectively across levels of an organization
• This role will be based in Austin, Texas or San Jose, California with a need to travel between additional office locations periodically
• Occasional international travel as needed

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