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Sr. Director HRBP – Customer & Marketing

Proofpoint, Inc. is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Director, HR Business Partner to lead our Global Corporate Functions HRBP function and drive organizational growth and transformation within this critical area. As the Sr. Director HRBP – Customer & Marketing, you will play a pivotal role in partnering with C-suite executives and business leaders to align HR strategies with business objectives, drive talent management initiatives, and foster leadership development to optimize organizational performance within the Global Corporate Functions.

Location: Based in the Sunnyvale, CA Corporate Headquarters

Your day-to-day

Collaborate closely with C-suite executives to develop and execute strategic HR plans that support organizational goals and industry best practices within Global Corporate Functions.

Provide expert guidance on talent management, organizational development, performance management, and leadership development initiatives tailored to the needs of Global Corporate Functions.

Utilize data-driven insights to influence key decision-making processes and drive business outcomes that support growth and transformation within Global Corporate Functions.

Lead and champion organizational change efforts to cultivate a high-performance culture and elevate employee engagement within the Global Corporate Functions teams.

Drive succession planning initiatives to identify and develop high-potential talent for critical leadership positions within Global Corporate Functions.

Partner with other HR teams to ensure effective implementation of HR programs, policies, and initiatives that resonate with the unique needs of Global Corporate Functions.

Analyze HR metrics and trends specific to Global Corporate Functions to assess workforce effectiveness and support continuous improvement efforts.

Act as a coach and mentor to HR team members supporting Global Corporate Functions, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and professional development within the HRBP team.

What you bring to the team

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.

10+ years of progressive experience in HR roles, with at least 3 years in a strategic HRBP capacity supporting global corporate functions or shared services.

Demonstrated track record of successfully partnering with senior executives to develop and execute HR strategies aligned with business objectives within global corporate environments.

Strong knowledge and expertise in talent management, organizational development, and HR best practices tailored to corporate functions.

Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to leverage data to drive strategic decision-making and measure HR impact on business outcomes.

Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills with the ability to engage and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization, particularly within a global context.

Proven leadership experience, inspiring and leading teams to deliver impactful HR solutions and initiatives within global corporate environments.

HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR) is a plus.

Why Proofpoint

Protecting people is at the heart of our award-winning lineup of cybersecurity solutions, and the people who work here are the key to our success. We are a customer-focused and driven-to-win organization with leading-edge products and many exciting reasons to join our team. We believe in hiring the best and the brightest and cultivating a culture of collaboration and appreciation. We are a diverse, multinational company with opportunities in all functions and leaders that welcome candidates from all walks of life. Apply today and explore your future #LifeAtProofpoint

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If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Consistent with Proofpoint values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets as set out below. Pay within these ranges varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. The range provided may represent a candidate range and may not reflect the full range for an individual tenured employee. This role may be eligible for variable pay and/or equity. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes flexible time off, a robust well-being program that provides for 4 global wellbeing days per year, and a 3-week work from anywhere option.

Base Pay Ranges:

SF Bay Area, New York City Metro Area:

Base Pay Range: 240,640.00 - 330,880.00 USD

California (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska:

Base Pay Range: 197,760.00 - 271,920.00 USD

All other cities and states excluding those listed above:

Base Pay Range: 177,200.00 - 243,650.00 USD

Proofpoint has been honored with six Best Places to Work Awards in 2024 by workplace culture leader Comparably, including Best Company Career Growth, Best Company Outlook, Best Global Culture, Best Engineering Teams, Best Sales Teams, and Best HR Teams.

To view additional awards, please visit www.proofpoint.com/us/news#awards

Proofpoint thrives on the invaluable contributions of our diverse workforce, which encompasses a kaleidoscope of lived experiences, thoughts, perspectives, and professional expertise. We attribute much of our success to our people, who are at the core of our organization and embody our people-centric ethos.

We hire the most innovative minds globally to safeguard our customers’ sensitive data and intellectual property. Our talented workforce develops and leverages our advanced technology, combining their expertise to provide comprehensive protection against threat actors and mitigate the risks posed by both malicious and negligent employees.

Cyberattacks have the potential to disrupt access to vital resources such as energy, water, transportation, healthcare, and financial services. At Proofpoint, our dedicated team works tirelessly to ensure world-class cyber resilience, protecting approximately 8,000 enterprise customers worldwide.

We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. We work every day to ensure that our employees feel that they are in a community that celebrates their unique identity, cultivates their sense of belonging, and invests in their professional growth. We have 9 employee-led employee inclusion groups which help support both employees and our organization by providing opportunities to network, discuss career and cultural development and uplift the corporate culture to create a more inclusive workplace.

At Proofpoint, we have a passion for protecting people, data, and brands from today’s advanced threats and compliance risks. We hire the best people in the business to:

• Build and enhance our proven security platform

• Blend innovation and speed in a constantly evolving cloud architecture

• Analyze new threats and offer deep insight through data-driven intel

• Collaborate with customers to help solve their toughest security challenges

   

We are singularly devoted to helping our customers protect what matters most. That’s why we’re a leader in next-generation cybersecurity—and why more than half of the Fortune 100 trust us as a security partner.

Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.

Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.