VP, HR Business Partner – GTM

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The Role

Proofpoint, Inc. is seeking a dynamic and experienced Vice President, HR Business Partner to lead our Go-to-Market HRBP function and drive organizational growth and transformation. As the VP HRBP, you will play a pivotal role in partnering with C-suite executives and business leaders to align HR strategies with business objectives, optimize talent management initiatives, and foster leadership development to enhance organizational performance.

Location: Based in the United States, overseeing a global HRBP team across multiple countries within the Americas, EMEA and APJ regions

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.
• Provide expert guidance on talent management, organizational development, performance management, and leadership development initiatives tailored to the Go-to-Market function.
• Utilize data-driven insights to influence key decision-making processes and drive business outcomes that support growth and transformation.
• Lead and champion organizational change efforts to cultivate a high-performance culture and elevate employee engagement within the Go-to-Market teams.
• Drive succession planning initiatives to identify and nurture high-potential talent for critical leadership positions across the Go-to-Market function.
• Partner with other HR teams to ensure effective implementation of HR programs, policies, and initiatives that resonate with Go-to-Market business needs.
• Analyze HR metrics and trends specific to the Go-to-Market function to assess workforce effectiveness and drive continuous improvement efforts.
• Act as a coach and mentor to HR team members, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and professional development within the Go-to-Market HRBP team.
• this role can be located anywhere in the US

What you bring to the team

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in HR roles, with at least 5 years in a strategic HRBP capacity supporting Go-to-Market functions.
• Demonstrated track record of successfully partnering with senior executives to develop and execute HR strategies aligned with Go-to-Market business objectives.
• Strong expertise in talent management, organizational development, and HR best practices tailored to sales, marketing, and customer success 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.
• Proven leadership experience, inspiring and leading teams to deliver impactful HR solutions and initiatives.
• HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR) is a plus.

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