VP, People Business Partnerships

Role Overview

• Ensure alignment of company vision and strategic priorities with a workforce plan that enables execution at scale, serving as the bridge between high-level business objectives and global operations and delivery.
• Lead organizational design, workforce planning, and role clarity initiatives that reduce ambiguity, strengthen decision-making, and drive operational efficiency across the enterprise.
• Drive data-informed decision making, proactively identifying organizational risks and opportunities; partner with leaders through influence to ensure the right priorities are addressed and translated into action.
• Build globally consistent talent systems and programs that remain locally relevant, ensuring international teams are fully integrated into and aligned with the corporate vision.
• Establish the frameworks, guidance, and workflows required to enable leaders and People Business Partner (PBP) teams to design and implement solutions consistently at scale.
• Lead initiatives related to international team scaling and cross-regional management, with a specific focus on supporting growth and maturity in India.
• In partnership with Talent Management, design and implement programmatic frameworks for performance management, workforce design, and top-talent retention that drive clarity, accountability, and measurable outcomes.
• Provide organizational design, workforce management, and related HR practice coaching to senior leaders and the PBP team.
• Develop and mentor the PBP team and cross-functional partners, as needed, to build capability and support successful business outcomes.
• Foster strong partnerships with Legal, FP&A, Compensation, Talent Management, and other key internal stakeholders to ensure talent strategies are aligned, financially sound, and operationally scalable.
• Support and drive additional HR initiatives and responsibilities as the business evolves.

Requirements

• 15+ years of progressive HR experience, with a proven track record of leading teams of 20+ and driving impact through influence and trust at all levels.
• Deep experience advising and scaling teams across global technology hubs, with experience partnering with local leaders and overseeing HR in India and the UK.
• Proven ability to operate effectively across cultures and time zones, building trust and alignment in distributed, international environments.
• Expert-level organizational design and workforce planning skills with a track record of building and implementing global frameworks.
• Hands-on experience designing and implementing performance management systems, retention strategies, and high-performer programs that drive measurable outcomes.
• Demonstrated success improving operational efficiency at scale by clarifying roles, responsibilities, workflows, and decision rights.
• 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 the ability to deliver constructive feedback, and build trust based relationships during periods of significant change.

Benefits

• Medical/vision and dental coverage options for full-time employees
• 401k Match to help you save for your future (50% of your contribution up to the first 6% of your eligible pay)
• Monthly stipend to support your work and productivity
• Flexible Time Away Program, plus Sick Time Off
• US employees are automatically covered under Smartsheet-sponsored life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability plans
• US employees receive 12 paid holidays per year
• Up to 24 weeks of Parental Leave
• Personal paid Volunteer Day to support our community
• Opportunities for professional growth and development including access to Udemy online courses
• Company Funded Perks, including a counseling membership, local retail discounts, and your own personal Smartsheet account
• Teleworking options from any registered location in the U.S. (role specific)