HR Director, Sales

The HR Director serves as a strategic partner to the Veeam Americas Sales Organization’s leadership team and provides expert guidance on all aspects of our People Strategy. This role is responsible for aligning HR strategies with business objectives, driving talent management initiatives, and fostering a positive organizational culture. The HR Director will collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of HR programs and practices.  

The HR Director should have experience in a fast-paced and evolving environment and be able to scale throughout the HR function.   Extensive experience in HR management in a growing sales-driven environment expected.  Deep understanding of sales compensation plans, performance metrics, and sales-related HR practices required.  Proven ability to build high-performing sales teams, develop effective HR strategies, and align HR with business objectives. Ability to interface at all levels of a global sales organization. Travel requirement approximately 20%.  

Responsibilities: 

• Collaborate with Sales leadership to identify and implement People strategies that support business goals and enhance organizational effectiveness. 
• Act as a trusted advisor to all People and Culture related matters, providing insights and recommendations. 
• Reviews the key metrics related to talent acquisition, onboarding, and retention strategies to ensure the organization attracts and retains top talent. 
• Implement succession planning processes to identify and develop high-potential employees for future leadership roles. 
• Lead organizational change initiatives to enhance agility and effectiveness, ensuring alignment with business objectives. 
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation through employee engagement and development programs. 
• Partners with employee relations on issues, providing guidance and support to managers and employees on HR policies and practices. 
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations while promoting a positive work environment. 
• Provide coaching and support to managers in conducting performance evaluations and delivering feedback. 
• Identify training needs and coach leaders on creating development plans to support employee growth. 
• Utilize HR metrics and analytics to assess workforce trends, identify challenges, and inform strategic decisions. 
• Develop reports and presentations for leadership that highlight key HR initiatives and outcomes. 
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within the organization. 
• Develop programs and policies that promote a diverse and inclusive workplace. 
• Collaborate with other HR functions (such as compensation and benefits, learning and development, and HR operations) to ensure cohesive HR practices. 

Requirements: 

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. 
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in human resources within tech industry and sales markets. 
• HR Expertise: Extensive knowledge of HR practices, employment laws, and regulations. 
• Leadership Skills: Proven experience with direct or indirect management of HR teams and influencing stakeholders. 
• Strategic Thinking: Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills to align HR initiatives with business goals. 
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively present ideas and influence others. 
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong relationship-building skills to collaborate with various stakeholders across the organization. 
• Change Management: Experience leading change initiatives and managing organizational transformation. 
• Project Management: Strong project management skills to oversee multiple HR initiatives and ensure successful implementation.  

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