Director HR Business Partner

Director - Human Resources Business Partner

We have an exciting opportunity at Sumo Logic for an experienced Director - HR Business Partner to support leaders in our Go To Market & Customer Success organizations globally. The HR Business Partner will work closely with the leaders in our Go To Market & Customer Success teams across North America & Europe to provide expert advice and coaching aligned with business objectives. This is a great opportunity for a seasoned business partner to work directly with senior leaders and drive our people strategy through an exciting period of change, growth and scale.

Responsibilities:

• The Role Acts as an HR Business Partner to all employees, managers and leaders in the organization(s) supported.
• Understands the client group strategy, challenges, business initiatives and business model.
• Provides strategic advice, counsel and consultative solutions to executives on people management aspects of their business.
• This includes driving organizational development, team effectiveness, executing change management strategy and employee engagement solutions.
• Acts as the advocate for leading the talent management and development plans for the Client Group. Partners with Talent Acquisition, Talent Management and Finance to ensure a feasible, pro-active workforce plan is in place and well executed.
• Develops and analyzes metrics to identify trends and proactively recommend solutions to improve performance, retention, and overall employee experience.
• Guide and coach managers on how to appropriately manage and resolve complex HR issues (e.g., performance management and total rewards). Manage and resolve employee relations issues.
• Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations. Provides day to day performance management guidance to line management (coaching, counseling, career development)

Key Skills

• Exceptional communication skills combined with demonstrated problem solving ability are critical for this role.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a global matrixed environment.
• Viewed as a resource for advice and guidance by peers and senior leaders.
• Excellent organization and follow-through skills. Ability to work in a fast moving and changing environment
• Able to build relationships as a trusted advisor, develop credibility with internal clients.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as HR Business Partner, preferably in a Hi Tech environment.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
• Passionate about complex, leading edge technology.
• Teamwork skills and excellent communication skills
• Previous experience in a start-up is a huge plus