Hybrid Senior Director, Performance Insights – Workforce Planning

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About the role

  • Senior Director leading design and execution of performance management and workforce planning at Proofpoint. Partnering with HR and business leaders to drive workforce strategies aligned with business priorities.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, implementation, and execution of enterprise-wide performance management, people insights, and workforce planning programs
  • Own the end-to-end performance management lifecycle
  • Leverage data and insights to drive decision-making
  • Partner closely with HR, Finance, and Business Leaders to ensure the workforce strategy aligns with business priorities
  • Lead the Performance Management Center of Excellence (COE) and oversee the implementation of a new enterprise performance management framework
  • Design, operationalize, and continuously improve mid-year and end-of-year performance cycles
  • Evolve performance model over time, including peer feedback, continuous feedback mechanisms, and manager coaching enablement
  • Ensure performance processes are scalable, consistent, and embedded into the rhythm of the business
  • Drive performance, talent, and workforce processes grounded in data and actionable insights
  • Translate people data into clear recommendations that inform leadership decisions
  • Partner with HR Analytics, Finance, and business teams to connect workforce insights to business outcomes
  • Lead strategic and operational workforce planning across the organization
  • Align workforce plans with business strategy, financial forecasts, and growth priorities
  • Develop frameworks and processes that enable leaders to make informed talent and resourcing decisions
  • Apply AI-enabled tools and approaches to enhance performance management, insights, and planning processes
  • Promote AI fluency within the team and across HR to improve efficiency, quality, and scalability
  • Act as a strong program manager who drives complex, cross-functional initiatives from design through execution

Requirements

  • Extensive experience leading performance management, workforce planning, and/or people insights in mature, scaled organizations
  • Demonstrated success implementing or transforming enterprise performance management systems and processes
  • Strong program management background with the ability to manage multiple, complex initiatives simultaneously
  • Proven ability to use data and analytics to drive decisions and influence senior leaders
  • Practical experience applying AI or advanced analytics in HR or workforce-related contexts
  • Comfortable operating with senior executives and influencing across functions
  • Experience “doing it before” — this role requires pattern recognition, judgment, and execution based on prior success.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Career success on your terms
  • Flexible work environment
  • Annual wellness and community outreach days
  • Always on recognition for your contributions
  • Global collaboration and networking opportunities

Job title

Senior Director, Performance Insights – Workforce Planning

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$245,400 - $337,370 per year

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

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