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Director, People Business Partner – AMER Field Sales

Okta · Chicago, Illinois · On-site

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About Okta

The Okta and Auth0 Platforms enable secure access, authentication, and automation — putting identity at the heart of business security and growth. Backed by Greylock, Khosla and Sequoia.

About the role

This is an opportunity to do career-defining work. We're all in on this mission. If you are too, let's talk. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Architect Mindset: Deep expertise in organizational design, headcount modeling, sales go-to-market structures, and strategic workforce planning
  • Business & Financial Acumen: Strong fluency in SaaS/tech business models, sales mechanics (territories, quotas, rep productivity cycles), and financial levers
  • Operating Model Fluency: Comfortable operating in a matrixed or "Pod" HR delivery model, with a focus on delegating operational/tactical tasks to maximize time spent on strategic consulting
  • Data & Analytics Expertise: Ability to translate complex workforce metrics into compelling narratives and executive-level strategic decisions
  • Agility & Executive Presence: Exceptional communication, influencing, and political acumen, with the resilience to navigate high-stakes, fast-paced sales environments
  • Supporting Your Well-Being
More about this role

Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human

Identity is the key to unlocking the potential of AI. Okta secures AI by building the trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organizations to safely embrace this new era. This work requires a relentless drive to solve complex challenges with real-world stakes. We are looking for builders and owners who operate with speed and urgency and execute with excellence.

This is an opportunity to do career-defining work. We're all in on this mission. If you are too, let's talk.

We are seeking a Director, People Business Partner to serve as the core strategic People partner and Workforce Architect for the Senior Vice President & General Manager of AMER Sales and their executive leadership team.

This role moves beyond traditional HR delivery to focus on high-impact executive consulting, organizational design, and strategic human capital planning for our primary revenue-generating engine in the Americas. Operating within our Pod Model where we partner closely with Center of Excellences (COEs) and People Operations partners who support front line managers—you will act as a trusted advisor, executive coach, and transformation catalyst to senior sales...

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