Director, People Business Partner, R&D

Summary

Join Sprout Social's People Business Partner team as Director, People Business Partner for Research & Development (R&D) and become a strategic leader responsible for developing and executing comprehensive people strategies. Collaborate with the CTO and CPO to ensure R&D talent strategies align with business objectives. Lead the development and execution of innovative talent strategies, leverage data analytics for decision-making, and drive effective performance management practices. Lead organizational change initiatives and build strong partnerships with stakeholders. This role requires 10+ years of HR Business Partner experience and a depth of experience in various HR functions. Sprout offers a comprehensive benefits program including insurance, flexible PTO, parental leave, wellness initiatives, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• 10+ years of HR Business Partner experience
• A depth of experience in employee development, management coaching, organizational design, compensation, employee relations, training, and project management and program implementation
• Demonstrated success in utilizing influencing skills and working with senior members of the business

Responsibilities

• Establish deep, strategic partnerships with our CTO, CPO, and their senior leadership team to understand their unique business goals, challenges, and talent needs. Develop and champion integrated people strategies directly supporting the R&D roadmap and overall company vision
• Lead the development and execution of innovative and data-driven talent strategies for the R&D organization, encompassing workforce planning, strategic talent acquisition, targeted talent development programs, robust succession planning, and effective retention strategies aligned with business objectives
• Leverage data analytics to identify talent trends, measure program effectiveness, and provide actionable insights to inform strategic decisions
• Identify and develop high-potential talent to ensure future leadership needs are met
• Collaborate with People teams to implement initiatives that enhance employee engagement, productivity, and retention
• Lead to organizational design and restructuring efforts to optimize talent and efficiency
• Collaborate with R&D leadership and the broader People team to implement and drive effective performance management practices that foster a culture of continuous improvement, high performance, and accountability within the R&D organization
• Lead organizational change initiatives, such as mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring, to minimize disruption and maximize employee impact

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong business acumen and the ability to translate complex HR concepts into actionable business strategies
• Business insight and proven ability to diagnose problems and identify and drive appropriate solutions

Benefits

• Insurance and benefit options that are built for both individuals and families
• Progressive policies to support work/life balance, like our flexible paid time off and parental leave program
• High-quality and well-maintained equipment—your computer will never prevent you from doing your best
• Wellness initiatives to ensure both health and mental well-being of our team
• Ongoing education and development opportunities via our Grow@Sprout program and employee-led diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
• Growing corporate social responsibility program that is driven by the involvement and passion of our team members
• Beautiful, convenient, and state-of-the-art offices in Chicago’s Loop and downtown Seattle, for those who prefer an office setting
• Whenever possible, Sprout wants to provide our team with the flexibility to work in the location that makes the most sense for them. Sprout maintains a remote workforce in many places in the United States. However, we are not set up in all states, so please look at the drop-down box in our application to see whether your state is listed. Few roles require an office setting. If your position requires a physical presence in a Sprout office, it will be evident in the job listing and your offer letter