Smartsheet

VP, People Business Partnerships

Smartsheet

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Washington • United States

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Salary

💰 $250,000 - $300,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • 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)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
organizational designworkforce planningperformance management systemsretention strategieshigh-performer programsoperational efficiencyemployee relationstalent developmentHR coaching
Soft Skills
influencetrust buildinginterpersonal skillscoaching skillscross-cultural communicationdecision-makingmentoringpartnership building