It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.The RoleProofpoint is seeking a visionary and strategic Vice President of Talent Management and Organizational Development to lead our talent strategy and enhance organizational effectiveness. As the VP of Talent Management and OD, you will play a critical role in developing and implementing talent programs, fostering leadership development, and driving initiatives to optimize employee performance and engagement.Your day-to-day
Develop and execute the strategic vision and roadmap for talent management and organizational development initiatives aligned with Proofpoint's business goals and objectives.
Lead the design, implementation, and enhancement of talent programs, including performance management, succession planning, career development, and employee engagement strategies.
Partner with senior leadership and HR teams to identify talent gaps, develop talent pipelines, and build programs to attract, develop, and retain top talent.
Drive leadership development initiatives, including executive coaching, leadership assessments, and succession planning to build a strong leadership bench.
Implement organizational development strategies to enhance culture, foster innovation, and drive change management initiatives across the organization.
Collaborate with HR business partners, learning and development teams, and external consultants to design and deliver training programs and initiatives that promote skill development and career growth.
Lead employee engagement surveys and assessments, analyze results, and develop action plans to address employee feedback and enhance employee satisfaction and retention.
Ensure compliance with talent management practices, employment laws, and regulations, providing guidance and support to HR teams and business leaders.
What You Bring to the Team
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
12+ years of progressive experience in talent management, organizational development, and leadership development roles, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership position.
Proven track record of designing and implementing successful talent management and organizational development strategies in a corporate or organizational setting.
Strong leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to engage and align stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Strategic mindset with the ability to translate business goals into actionable talent strategies and initiatives.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to inspire and lead high-performing teams.
Deep knowledge of talent management practices, leadership development methodologies, and organizational effectiveness strategies.
Experience driving change management initiatives and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!Proofpoint has been honored with five Best Places to Work Awards in 2024 by workplace culture leader Comparably, including Best Company Outlook, Best Global Culture, Best Engineering Teams, Best Sales Teams, and Best HR Teams.To view additional awards, please visit www.proofpoint.com/us/news#awardsProofpoint thrives on the invaluable contributions of our diverse workforce, which encompasses a kaleidoscope of lived experiences, thoughts, perspectives, and professional expertise. We attribute much of our success to our people, who are at the core of our organization and embody our people-centric ethos.We hire the most innovative minds globally to safeguard our customers’ sensitive data and intellectual property. Our talented workforce develops and leverages our advanced technology, combining their expertise to provide comprehensive protection against threat actors and mitigate the risks posed by both malicious and negligent employees.Cyberattacks have the potential to disrupt access to vital resources such as energy, water, transportation, healthcare, and financial services. At Proofpoint, our dedicated team works tirelessly to ensure world-class cyber resilience, protecting approximately 8,000 enterprise customers worldwide.We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. We work every day to ensure that our employees feel that they are in a community that celebrates their unique identity, cultivates their sense of belonging, and invests in their professional growth. We have 9 employee-led employee inclusion groups which help support both employees and our organization by providing opportunities to network, discuss career and cultural development and uplift the corporate culture to create a more inclusive workplace.At Proofpoint, we have a passion for protecting people, data, and brands from today’s advanced threats and compliance risks. We hire the best people in the business to:
Build and enhance our proven security platform
Blend innovation and speed in a constantly evolving cloud architecture
Analyze new threats and offer deep insight through data-driven intel
Collaborate with customers to help solve their toughest security challenges
We are singularly devoted to helping our customers protect what matters most. That’s why we’re a leader in next-generation cybersecurity—and why more than half of the Fortune 100 trust us as a security partner.Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.