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Where we work
Udemy is a global company headquartered in San Francisco, with additional U.S. offices in Denver and Austin, and international hubs in Australia, India, Ireland, Mexico, and Türkiye. This is an in-office position, requiring three days a week in the office (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) and flexibility on Mondays and Fridays.
About the role:
We are seeking a Director, People Partners for our global General & Administrative (G&A) teams. This individual will work closely with our Chief Marketing Officer, Chief People Officer, Chief Financial Officer & General Counsel on strategic people and org decisions, engagement, employee development, diversity, compensation, and performance management initiatives. You’ll lead others on the People Partner team to drive global people strategies across the organization while optimizing for local delivery, as needed.
You will collaborate closely with leaders to cultivate a high-performance culture, drive employee engagement, and support talent development initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of the business, combining strategic thinking with hands-on HR expertise.
What you'll be doing:
Collaborate with the various leadership teams to develop proactive people strategies aligning with organizational goals.
Establish yourself as a trusted partner; building credibility and trust by providing a strong and visible People leadership presence with leaders, people managers and employees, locally and globally.
Lead a cross-functional team of People team COE’s in a pod-model towards defining and executing a people strategy for the PDE teams, spotting opportunities and quickly moving towards solutions.
Coach and develop your team, supporting both individual growth and team effectiveness
Analyze and interpret various types of employee reports to guide decision making and provide proactive solutions
Implement initiatives to enhance employee engagement, foster a culture of belonging, equity, diversity and inclusion, increase retention, and satisfaction within the G&A teams. Proactively address employee concerns and foster a positive workplace culture.
In partnership with the G&A leadership teams, help our teams navigate organizational change effectively, ensuring seamless transitions and employee engagement.
Partner with People team centers of excellence on performance management programs & philosophies, training & development needs and solutions, total rewards management and recruitment efforts.
What you'll have:
8+ years as an HR Business Partner at a mid-large size company partnering with executive-level leadership; and 3+ years experience leading HRBPs.
Strong competency within the HR function including employee relations, coaching, compliance, communications, and change management.
Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and lead a high-performing People/HR team.
Strong analytical capabilities and an ability to influence managers/leaders with data-driven recommendations to improve performance, retention, and the employee experience.
Highly productive and influential in fast-paced environments
Effective coaching and facilitation skills, adept at influencing colleagues across all organizational levels.
At Udemy, we strive to be transparent around compensation. Actual compensation for this role is based on several factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, qualifications, experience, and specific work location due to differences in the cost of labor. In addition to a base salary, this role is also eligible for equity and a bonus.
You’ll grow here.
Learning is part of the job. You’ll get full access to Udemy courses, a monthly UDay to invest in yourself, and a budget to spend on whatever helps you improve. Many people are diving into AI lately, but what you focus on is up to you.
AI is real here.
We use it in the way we learn and the way we work. You’ll have the space and tools to experiment, apply, and get better at using AI in practical ways.
You’ll own your work.
We trust people to lead, make decisions, and follow through. You don’t need to wait for permission or layers of approval to have an impact.
You’ll build with others.
We collaborate openly and shape ideas together. Everyone has a voice, and good thinking is welcomed from any direction.
You’ll see your impact.
What you build helps people grow their skills, change their careers, or find a path forward. You’ve got the experience, why not use it to help others gain theirs?
Bring your curiosity. We’ll bring the platform and the support. Let’s LEARN together.
Our Benefits Start with UOur benefits start with you and were built to provide you and your family with the protection and care you need, making it easy to access the right coverage when you need it most. Benefits vary by region, and we encourage applicants to review our Australia Benefits, India Benefits, Ireland Benefits, Mexico Benefits, Turkiye Benefits & US Benefits, pages to get an understanding of some of the benefits we offer. For details on region-specific benefits, please refer to the information provided during the hiring process.
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