Director - HR Business Partner - Corporate Functions
*Must be based in the SF Bay Area for consideration*
At Freshworks, we are creating a global workplace that enables everyone to find their true potential, purpose, and passion irrespective of their background, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion and ethnicity. We are committed to providing equal opportunity for all and believe that diversity in the workplace creates a more vibrant, richer work environment that advances the goals of our employees, communities and the business.
Freshworks makes it fast and easy for businesses to delight their customers and employees. We do this by taking a fresh approach to building and delivering affordable, quick to implement, and designed software for the end-user. More than 50,000 companies -- from startups to public companies -- worldwide use Freshworks software-as-a-service to enable a better customer experience (CRM) and employee experience (ITSM, HRSM).
Headquartered in San Mateo, California, Freshworks has a dedicated team operating from 13 global locations to serve customers, including American Express, Sony, Vice Media, TaylorMade, Stitchfix, OfficeMax, Multichoice, Delivery Hero, ITV, and Klarna.
Freshworks transforms the way world-class organizations collaborate with customers and co-workers. The suite includes Freshdesk (omnichannel customer support), Freshsales (sales automation), Freshmarketer (marketing automation), Freshservice (IT service desk), Freshteam (HR management system).
The Role:
The role is a strategic partner to the Chief Financial Officer, Chief Legal Officer, Chief Information Officer, and Chief Marketing Officer and will drive the development of our people strategy that is aligned with the organizational and people needs of the business across corporate functions globally. The HR leader oversees all aspects of HR leadership for the G&A functions globally. The role will report to the CHRO of Freshworks.
Key Responsibilities
Candidate experience:
- At least 15 years of experience in a Senior HR role, with a proven track record of delivering results
- Prior experience of working in and managing global teams
- Experience working in an entrepreneurial environment is preferred - leading growth or large-scale change management
- Strong personal credibility with ability to build trusted relationships with senior business leaders.
- Ability to engage specialists in core HR disciplines
- Excellent consulting skills, with ability to influence senior stakeholders to drive to results within a matrixed and global organization
- Highly collaborative, with ability to partner with multiple stakeholders
- Bachelor's Degree required. MBA preferred.