Employee Success Business Partner Director

About Salesforce Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where humans with agents drive customer success together. Here, ambition meets action. Tech meets trust. And innovation isn’t a buzzword — it’s a way of life. The world of work as we know it is changing, and we’re looking for Trailblazers who are passionate about bettering business and the world through AI, driving innovation, and keeping Salesforce's core values at the heart of it all. The Experience Join our world-class Customer Success Employee Success Business Partner (ESBP) team. We are seeking a strategic HR/ESBP leader who embodies our culture and values, with a strong track record of influencing executive stakeholders and delivering measurable business results in complex, fast‑paced technology environments. You will partner directly with leaders driving long‑term vision and strategy for a very critical employee base. In this role, you will align people strategy with business objectives, enabling growth, innovation, and organizational effectiveness across a large‑scale portfolio. What You'll Actually Be Doing Executive Partnership & Strategic Advising Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders. Influence business and talent priorities through strong executive relationships and professional credibility. Partner with leadership teams to understand business goals, product roadmaps, and technical strategies that impact workforce planning and organization design. Workforce Strategy & Organizational Design Proactively advise on workforce planning, location strategy, organizational structure, skills evolution, and long‑term capability building aligned to cloud growth objectives. Lead organizational design efforts in high‑growth and transformation environments. Act as a change agent as the organization evolves in response to market dynamics, competitive pressures, AI‑driven innovation, and technological advancement. Talent Strategy & Leadership Development Lead and execute end‑to‑end talent planning processes, including succession planning, leadership development, and high‑potential identification. Assess leadership capability and accelerate development within highly technical, product‑driven environments. Drive employee engagement and retention strategies in partnership with leadership. Equality, Inclusion & People Programs Partner to advance Equality initiatives, including representation strategy, talent movement, recruiting alignment, and targeted development efforts. Collaborate with Centers of Excellence (CoEs) and global HR/ES teams to design and implement scalable people initiatives. Ensure seamless execution of employee success processes and programs. Data‑Driven Decision Making Analyze business trends, product strategy shifts, and talent metrics to inform proactive, data‑driven people strategies. Translate insights into actionable solutions that enhance performance and organizational effectiveness. Key Qualifications Demonstrated change management expertise within fast‑paced technology organizations. Deep HR/ES business partner experience diagnosing complex organizational challenges and mobilizing effective solutions. Strong talent assessment and leadership development capabilities in engineering and product environments. High business acumen with the ability to connect talent strategy to financial and operational outcomes. Proven ability to build trusted partnerships with senior leaders. Results‑oriented with a strong drive to create meaningful organizational impact. Education & Experience 8+ years of HR/ES business partner experience. Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree in Human Resources, Organization Development, Business, or related field strongly preferred. Benefits Salesforce offers a variety of benefits to help you live well, including time‑off programs, medical, dental, vision, mental health support, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and an employee stock purchasing program. EEO Statement Salesforce is an equal‑opportunity employer and maintains a policy of non‑discrimination with all employees and applicants for employment. All employees and prospective employees are evaluated on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, transgender status, age, disability, veteran or marital status, political viewpoint, or other classifications protected by law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, assessment of job performance, discipline, termination, and everything in between. In the United States, compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, job level, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, and benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr Salesforce