Strategic HR Business Partner with 10+ years in high-growth SaaS and tech across founder-led and PE-backed environments. I specialize in GTM partnership, org design, M&A integration, and people strategies tied to business outcomes. Looking for a fully remote role where I can be a true executive partner, build trust, and drive real impact.
Tara Pease
@tarapease
Director-level HR Business Partner scaling people strategies for PE-backed and SaaS growth through M&A integration and data-driven analytics.
What I'm looking for
I’m a strategic HR Business Partner and executive advisor embedded in high-growth SaaS and tech environments—trusted across G&A, GTM, Engineering, and Product. I build practical people strategies that scale, navigate complex employee relations, and drive organizational effectiveness through data-driven insights.
Most recently, I directed the global HRBP function at a highly acquisitive PE-backed software company, scaling people operations to nearly 800 employees through 16 acquisitions. I architected end-to-end M&A HR integration across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC—overseeing compensation harmonization, benefits alignment, job architecture, and culture integration—completing integration in under 12 months per acquisition cycle. I also redesigned the HRBP operating model in my first 90 days, shifting from reactive support to proactive partnership and improving eNPS by 50+ points.
I’ve led global change and engagement work by rolling out Culture Amp across 11 countries and turning engagement data into real-time strategic input for leadership. Previously, I embedded as an Sr. HRBP to GTM, launching an end-to-end performance management program with Lattice, cutting ramp time by 33%, and strengthening onboarding for a remote-first, enterprise sales motion.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Global Director, People
Apryse Software (Thoma Bravo)
Jun 2023 - May 2025 (1 year 11 months)
Directed the global HRBP function for a PE-backed software company through rapid M&A growth, scaling people operations to ~800 employees across 16 acquisitions in 11 countries. Architected end-to-end HR integration (compensation, benefits, job architecture, and culture) with under-12-month completion per acquisition cycle and improved eNPS by 50+ points.
Senior HR Business Partner
StrongDM
Jun 2022 - Jun 2023 (1 year)
Embedded as Sr. HRBP to GTM leadership to stabilize a high-churn sales org during transformation by resetting performance expectations and talent infrastructure. Launched the company’s first end-to-end performance management program with Lattice and rebuilt onboarding, cutting ramp time by 33% and improving time to productivity.
People Partner Manager
Duda
Apr 2020 - Feb 2022 (1 year 10 months)
Managed full-cycle people operations for 200+ employees across the US, Brazil, Israel, Europe, and the Philippines. Scaled headcount by 66% and supported programs that contributed to Built In Colorado Best Places to Work (2020–2021).
Human Resources Manager
Path2Response
Oct 2015 - Apr 2020 (4 years 6 months)
Built the HR function from the ground up as the sole People partner to the C-suite, owning recruiting, onboarding, benefits, payroll, HRIS, and compliance. Established core HR operations to support sustained organizational growth.
Education
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Columbia Basin College
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Early Childhood Education
Earned an A.A. in Early Childhood Education from Columbia Basin College.
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