Director of People Business Partners - Tech Team

Workiva is the only SaaS platform that brings together financial and non-financial reporting in one controlled, secure, audit-ready environment - helping our customers work better, smarter, and faster. Our latest innovation integrates Generative AI technology into our platform further strengthening our leadership in the industry. We’re on a mission to power transparent reporting for a better world and we couldn’t do that without awesome people. That’s one of the many reasons why Workiva has been named one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® for five years running! Does this sound like the innovative, high-growth, people-first company you’d like to be part of? If so, let’s talk!

Workiva is seeking a Director of People Business Partners to oversee the development and execution of the talent strategy for the Tech Team (Engineering, Product, Solutions, and Growth) in close collaboration with Tech senior leadership team and alignment with global People & Culture priorities. This key role will be focused on driving culture, engagement, and retention through talent management solutions that enable the company’s growth. The Director of People Business Partners will oversee a team of People Business Partners who work closely with tech leaders across North America and Europe, focused on developing and delivering strategic integrated talent management solutions to meet business needs and company objectives.

What You’ll Do

• Guide the development and execution of the talent strategy for the Tech Team in close collaboration and alignment with the senior Tech leadership and global People & Culture Center of Excellence (COE) partners

• Partner with Chief Technology Officer & Tech senior leadership to proactively identify and address organizational needs, assess talent landscape, and leadership development to accelerate the achievement of business objectives and drive engagement

• Direct the design and contribute to the implementation of best-in-class integrated talent solutions that drive positive business outcomes and elevate the employee experience across the region

• Lead, coach, and mentor a high-performing team of People Business Partners to develop effective, scalable, and timely talent management solutions across the Tech function

• Contribute to the design and implementation of a dynamic and strategic framework for matters including but not limited to employee relations, change management, performance development, employee engagement, coaching, retention, compensation, and talent management

• Coach senior stakeholders on high-impact talent matters

• Ensure that diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging principles are woven into all People & Culture programs and solutions

• Actively promote Workiva’s values and principles as a foundation of company culture and behavioral expectations for every employee

What You’ll Need

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

• Undergraduate Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field

• Advanced HR certification is strongly preferred

Experience

• 10+ years of progressive responsibility in human resources disciplines including employee relations, change management, compensation, diversity, organizational development, and performance development

• 4+ years of experience previously managing a People Business Partner organization

• Previous experience as an HR leader/business partner supporting tech, R&D, or product organization required

• Previous experience in a global tech, high-growth company required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of HR practices, laws, and regulations

• Ability to build trust and credibility with key business partners and all levels of employees across the company, including executive management

• Strong ability to coach, provide guidance, and influence

• Able to create strategic initiatives and turn them into operational plans

• Drives collaboration across all levels with the ability to bring together stakeholders that can create solutions

Travel

• Up to 25% travel

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Reliable internet access for any period working remotely, not in a Workiva office

How You’ll Be Rewarded:

• Salary range in the US:

• A discretionary bonus typically paid annually
• Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire
• 401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits package

The salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this job in the US. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience and other relevant factors.

Where You’ll Work

Our values drive how we work and who we hire. You will see these values ingrained in how we support our customers, work with team members, build our products and in the work environment we’ve created.

We believe our people are our greatest asset, and our unique culture gives employees the opportunity to make an impact everyday. We give our employees the freedom and resources they need—backed by our culture of collaboration and diverse thought—to continue innovating and breaking new ground. We hire talented people with a wide range of skills and experiences who are eager to tackle some of today’s most challenging problems.

At Workiva, you’ll enjoy:

• Fantastic Benefits: With coverage starting day one, choose from competitive health, dental, and vision plans on the largest physician networks available.

• Casual Dress: Workiva has a casual work environment, most people wear jeans to the office.

• Involvement: Ability to participate in Business Employee Resource Groups (Black, Hispanic, Asian, Women, Rainbow (LGBTQIA+), Veterans, Disabilities), Volunteering, Company wide celebrations, and more

• Work-life Balance: We have competitive PTO, VTO and Parental Leave. We encourage employees to spend time enjoying life outside of work.

Learn more about life at Workiva: https://www.linkedin.com/company/workiva/

Learn more about benefits: https://www.workiva.com/careers/benefits

Workiva is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We believe that great minds think differently. We value diversity of backgrounds, beliefs, and interests, and we recognize diversity as an important source of intellectual thought, varied perspective, and innovation. Employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other protected characteristic. We strongly encourage and welcome people from historically marginalized groups to apply.

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Workiva supports employees in working where they work best - either from an office or remotely from any location within their country of employment.