Job Description
ABOUT THE ROLE AND OUR TEAM:
The Director, Global People Business Partner Leader is responsible for leading and executing the critical talent initiatives for the Global Build (Engineering & Product) & eCommerce organizations in collaboration with the Chief Product Officer, EVP of eCommerce, leadership team, and key stakeholders. The Director, Global PBP Leader will lead a small team (1-2 people) of PBPs and/or People Generalists in direct support of the aligned business units and regions. They will provide strategic counsel and consultative partnership to leaders and stakeholders on organizational level challenges with a focus on strategies, tools, and processes/frameworks that enable business results with consideration to our culture. This role will directly impact TKWW’s ability to assess, motivate, develop, and retain top talent that is foundational to our long-term vision. As a key member of the People Team, they will have a “One Team Mindset” and ensure the work guided in this role is aligned to the broader vision of the company, People Team priorities, and our culture.
They will be continuously assessing, planning and prioritizing the changes that need to be made to bring the highest value impact to this dynamic organization. They will be involved in the entire employee life cycle for the Global Build & eCommerce organizations which will present a wide range of responsibility and opportunity to make a positive impact.
Reporting to the VP, Global People, they will partner closely with a variety of stakeholders to understand and impact broader strategic objectives and determine relevant talent strategies that drive company and employee performance, promote the culture, and make TKWW a great place to work.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Be a trusted and strategic business partner and thought leader to the Executive Staff team and leadership team while also serving as a consultant and coach
- Proactively assess and identify opportunities via critical talent and organizational insights to develop business solutions; Deliver measurable results
- Develop annual talent strategy (i.e. talent agenda) in alignment with business and People team priorities to drive key business results
- Play critical role in consult/design, and delivery for senior leadership via high collaboration on organizational effectiveness solutions such as organizational design, workforce planning and job architecture, change management etc. to enable the delivery of strategic business goals, optimize efficiencies and effectiveness, and be a champion of change
- Maintain a deep understanding of the organization’s strategic goals, product and service offerings, revenue models, and key initiatives to increase the impact of solutions you design/consult and deliver
- Build organizational alignment and leadership capability through development and/or facilitation of appropriate leader-focused interventions with teams (i.e. team effectiveness, org design, employee engagement, resourcing plans)
- Work collaboratively with business leaders and legal partners to develop and execute resolution strategies on all employee relations matters, including adherence to policy, grievances, voluntary and involuntary terminations.
- Integrate and partner with key People Team and business adjacent stakeholders including Talent Acquisition, Talent Management & Development, Total Rewards, DEI, Legal, Payroll and Finance teams to implement solutions and help scale the business
- Leverage your team’s strengths and create team practices that drive collaboration in order to maximize engagement, a sense of belonging, and performance impacting the business unit, regions and People Team
- Lead and develop PBPs/generalists reporting into you into a highly effective team by setting clear performance objectives and goals, regular and honest feedback, and individualized development plans
SUCCESSFUL DIRECTOR, PBP LEADER CANDIDATES HAVE:
- A Bachelor’s degree (ideally in Human Resource Management or a related Business field)
- 8+ years of relevant Human Resources experience including 6+ years of relevant People Business Partner experience and 2+ years of people management experience
- Experience supporting Product/Engineering organizations and senior leaders within those organizations
- Experience working for high-growth technology companies (preferred)
- Previous experience supporting organizations with global teams
- Proven expertise in developing trusted partnerships and influencing key business decisions with C-level and senior leadership through communication and collaboration.
- Previous experience in defining and delivering holistic talent strategies with clear examples of influencing and collaborating with key stakeholders to execute
- The ability to use data and insights to problem solve and measure impact
- Ownership mindset shown by proactive willingness to identify a problem, find a solution, and see it through to implementation from start to finish with full ownership of the process
- Experience in guiding organizational decisions and actions including organizational design, talent and workforce planning, and aligning rewards, process and tools for optimal business performance and ensuring a holistic thinking across the talent lifecycle
- Experience enacting change management activities and deploying initiatives that enable cultural integrations including global and inclusion efforts
- Experience leading within high complexity, ambiguous, and ever-changing environment experience in both larger and smaller organizations with the ability to bring a scaling and flexible mindset
- Demonstrated ability to manage human resources at both the strategic and tactical levels
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate autonomously and effectively including making sound leadership decisions and judgements
- A strong understanding of general HR concepts, practices, and compliance
About Us
At The Knot Worldwide, we believe you are more than a resume and invite you to go for it, take the leap of faith, and apply for this job if it sparks your passion to join TKWW and make a difference!
WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT YOU:
- You Dream Big. You iterate and experiment to drive innovation.
- You Love Our Users. You keep our global community at the center of everything you do.
- You Do the Right Thing. You strengthen your team through respect, fairness, and inclusion.
- You Hustle Every Day. You favor urgency and own your outcomes.
- You Win Together. People are at the heart of our success and you play as a team.
WHAT YOU LOVE ABOUT US:
We believe in a wide range of holistic offerings to support our employees so that they can live our values day in and day out. From mental wellbeing, physical health and financial planning, to engaging perks and discounts, we are in the business of celebrating and supporting the Moments that Matter. We offer flexible vacation, generous parental leave and prioritize initiatives that support the growth, development, and happiness of our people.
To facilitate in-person collaboration, we have office spaces in Barcelona, Spain; Boston, MA; Delhi, India; Galway, Ireland; London, England; Madrid, Spain; New York, NY; Omaha, NE; Portland, OR; and Washington, D.C.
We are seeking applicants residing in the Central or Eastern US time zones to facilitate effective communication with the company’s headquarters in Chevy Chase, MD.
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US Notice: The Knot Worldwide provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability. In addition to federal law requirements, The Knot Worldwide complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. The Knot Worldwide expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
About The Team
WHAT WE DO MATTERS:
Here at The Knot Worldwide, we believe in doing work that matters. In more than 16 countries around the world, The Knot Worldwide’s leading family of brands—including The Knot, WeddingWire, Bodas, The Bash, The Bump, and more—help people take celebration planning from inspiration to action. When you join our global team, you’ll be a part of a diverse group of individuals passionate about serving and enabling our communities to celebrate the moments that make us.
