Smartsheet is seeking a VP, People Business Partnerships to lead the evolution of our global talent strategy and People Business Partnering function. You will act as a strategic advisor to a global leadership team, ensuring our talent landscape is optimized across the U.S. and key international hubs as we scale.
What You'll Do
- Ensure alignment of company vision and strategic priorities with a workforce plan that enables execution at scale.
- Lead organizational design, workforce planning, and role clarity initiatives to drive operational efficiency.
- Drive data-informed decision making, proactively identifying organizational risks and opportunities.
- Build globally consistent talent systems and programs that remain locally relevant.
- Establish frameworks and workflows to enable leaders and PBP teams to implement solutions consistently at scale.
- Lead initiatives related to international team scaling and cross-regional management, with focus on India.
- Design and implement programmatic frameworks for performance management, workforce design, and top-talent retention.
- Provide organizational design and workforce management coaching to senior leaders and the PBP team.
- Develop and mentor the PBP team and cross-functional partners to build capability.
- Foster strong partnerships with Legal, FP&A, Compensation, Talent Management, and other key stakeholders.
- Support and drive additional HR initiatives as the business evolves.
What We're Looking For
- 15+ years of progressive HR experience.
- Proven track record of leading teams of 20+ and driving impact through influence and trust.
- Deep experience advising and scaling teams across global technology hubs, including India and the UK.
- Proven ability to operate effectively across cultures and time zones in distributed, international environments.
- Expert-level organizational design and workforce planning skills with a track record of building global frameworks.
- Hands-on experience designing and implementing performance management systems and retention strategies.
- Demonstrated success improving operational efficiency at scale by clarifying roles, responsibilities, and workflows.
- Comprehensive understanding of multiple HR disciplines including compensation, talent development, and employee relations, within a SaaS or software environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills, with ability to deliver constructive feedback and build trust during change.
Team & Environment
You will lead an ambitious, high-performing PBP team and serve as a key partner to the Chief People Officer and strategic advisor to the global leadership team.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $250,000-$300,000 USD
- Medical/vision and dental coverage options for full-time employees
- 401k Match (50% of your contribution up to the first 6% of your eligible pay)
- Monthly stipend to support work and productivity
- Flexible Time Away Program, plus Sick Time Off
- Company-sponsored life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability plans
- 12 paid holidays per year
- Up to 24 weeks of Parental Leave
- Personal paid Volunteer Day
- Opportunities for professional growth and development including access to Udemy online courses
- Company Funded Perks, including a counseling membership, local retail discounts, and personal Smartsheet account
Work Mode
This is a hybrid role based in Bellevue, WA, USA, or remote from anywhere in the U.S. where Smartsheet is a registered employer.
Smartsheet is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment.
