Principal People Business Partner

Get to know Okta

Okta is The World’s Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technology—anywhere, on any device or app. Our Workforce and Customer Identity Clouds enable secure yet flexible access, authentication, and automation that transforms how people move through the digital world, putting Identity at the heart of business security and growth. 

At Okta, we celebrate a variety of perspectives and experiences. We are not looking for someone who checks every single box - we’re looking for lifelong learners and people who can make us better with their unique experiences. 

Join our team! We’re building a world where Identity belongs to you.

The Team:

We have an exciting opportunity for a People Business Partner who will provide strategic support within the Workforce Identity Cloud (WIC)  organization, supporting Engineering and tech groups. This position will lead, support, and facilitate the delivery of People services to the organizations while delivering high impact and value. The PBP will work closely with the engineering teams and provide expert advice and coaching to drive and support their business objectives. In addition, the role will support senior leadership at Okta and help the team grow and scale.

What you will do:

• Provide strategic advice, counsel, and consultative solutions to executives on people management aspects of their business, including driving organizational development, team effectiveness, change management strategy, and employee engagement solutions.
• Leverage people experience to present a POV and guide leaders to make better people decisions 
• Collaborate and consult with the COEs on designing and delivering People programs to deliver effective solutions to the business.
• Act as the advocate for leading the talent management and development plans for the business unit, with a focus on enhancing the quality of leaders and managers, building the workforce's skills and capabilities, and ensuring succession bench strength.
• Direct, develop, and drive the business unit’s global workforce plan and human capital strategies by acquiring and maintaining in-depth knowledge of the business, not limited to budget, revenue, and product and portfolio roadmaps.  Partner with Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, and Finance to ensure a feasible, proactive workforce plan is well-executed.
• Develop and monitor regular and ad-hoc reports to ensure People metrics are quantified and outcome-driven. Able to identify trends and proactively recommend solutions to improve performance, retention, and employee experience.
• Guide and coach managers on appropriately managing and resolving complex People issues (e.g., performance management and total rewards).
• Partner with team members throughout the People organization to communicate and educate on policies, procedures, and compliance.
• Provide consultative support and guidance to managers on the implementation/execution of core People programs.
• Leverage best practices and identify opportunities for efficiency.
• Understand the client groups, strategy, challenges, business initiatives, and business models.

What you will bring to the role:

• Exceptional communication skills combined with demonstrated problem-solving ability are critical for this role.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Viewed as a resource for advice and guidance by peers and senior leaders.
• Good understanding of matrix structures and politically savvy.
• Ability to cope with pressure maintaining a high standard of deliverables.
• Excellent organization and follow-through skills.
• Ability to analyze data and propose methods for continuous improvement.
• Ability to work in a confidential environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-moving and changing environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate in various mediums to a wide variety of audiences.
• Able to build relationships, develop credibility with internal clients and mentor HR colleagues.
• Strong ability to multi-task and respond effectively to changing priorities and demands.
• Strong experience working with technology companies.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 

• Bachelor’s Degree required and 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience managing remote teams.
• Experience supporting SVP+ level.
• Experience supporting teams of 750+ employees.
• Experience supporting international employees.
• Experience working on a variety of HR functions.
• Experience coaching and mentoring others in an informal or formal setting.
• Experience working on various HR programs/projects.
• Experience in a growing, global software development env