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About the Role

This is a highly visible, strategic, and operational leadership role serving as the critical "glue" for Okta's Global People & Places organization. You will act as a strategic thought partner and operational proxy for the Chief People Officer, building trust-based relationships across the People Leadership Team and the broader business. This role requires a sophisticated dual capability: strategic with executive presence, yet relentlessly operational in execution, with the business acumen to ensure focus on the right priorities.

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted advisor, strategic thought partner, and proxy for the Chief People Officer, representing the Office of the CPO in key leadership forums.
Cultivate deep, authentic relationships across the People Leadership Team to ensure seamless alignment of programs.
Evaluate operational requests and initiatives, acting as a gatekeeper to prevent over-engineering or operationalizing wrong processes.
Lead high-stakes, cross-group special projects from concept to completion.
Manage and synchronize all global People & Places program timelines.
Lead the People organization through annual and quarterly business planning, streamlining headcount allocation, and optimizing global resources.
Identify systemic friction points and redesign complex corporate workflows into elegant, simple, and highly scalable processes.
Monitor global HR operational risks and strategic opportunities, delivering clear recommendations.
Manage and oversee the global People & Places organization budget in partnership with the Chief People Officer and Finance.
Work with functional People leaders to build, manage, and audit program-specific budgets, ensuring financial resources align with strategic priorities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field
10+ years of experience in HR, operations, strategy, or a related field
Strong leadership skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas and concepts
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to use data to drive decision-making
Experience in talent management, performance management, and employee engagement
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
High level of integrity, with the ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information

Skills

Strategic thinking
Executive presence
Operational execution
Business acumen
Relationship building
Cross-functional collaboration
Communication
Analytical skills
Talent management
Performance management
Employee engagement
Project management
Budget management
Integrity
Confidentiality

Location

SF Bay Area (SF HQ a minimum of 2x week)

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Director/Senior Director
10+ years

Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Salary/Compensations

$206,000—$284,000 USD (San Francisco Bay Area)
$184,000—$253,000 USD (California, Colorado, Illinois, New York, Washington)

Benefits

Equity (where applicable)
Bonus
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Paid leave (including PTO and parental leave)

About the Company

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.
We are intentional about connection. Our global community, spanning over 20 offices worldwide, is united by a drive to innovate. Your journey begins with an immersive, in-person onboarding experience designed to accelerate your impact and connect you to our mission and team from day one.

Equal Opportunity

Okta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran. We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and convictions records, consistent with applicable laws.
If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete any part of the job application, interview process, or onboarding please use this Form to request an accommodation.
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