# Director - Global Talent Management at Freshworks

- Company: Freshworks
- What the company does: Organizations everywhere struggle under the crushing costs and complexities of “solutions” that promise to simplify their lives. To create a better experience for their customers and employees. To help them grow. Backed by Accel and Peak XV.
- Company website: http://www.freshworks.com
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: San Mateo, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $200K to $247K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-16
- Apply by: 2026-10-31
- Apply: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Freshworks/744000149736389
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/freshworks-director-global-talent-management/

## About the role

Freshworks is rethinking how we develop, evaluate, and listen to our people — and this role is at the center of that transformation. As Director of Performance Management & Employee Listening, you will lead two of our most strategically important people practices: a comprehensive redesign of how we approach performance management, and a shift to a modern, continuous approach to employee listening.

## What they're looking for

- 8–12 years of progressive experience in HR, people strategy, organizational effectiveness, or a related field
- Meaningful experience in organizational design and development — you can help leaders think through structure and effectiveness, and you know how to turn those conversations into action
- An AI-first mindset — you’re curious about what AI makes possible in people practices and you bring that perspective to how you design programs and solve problems
- Exceptional executive presence — you’re comfortable presenting to C-suite leaders, you communicate with clarity and confidence, and you can hold your own in high-stakes rooms