Employee Success Business Partner Sr. Director

Overview of the Role Join our world‑class Employee Success Business Partner (ESBP) team during a pivotal era where CRM, AI, Data, and Trust converge. As a Strategic ESBP Senior Director you will partner directly with senior HR and People leaders who shape Salesforce’s workforce, operating as a trusted advisor to VP+ level executives across the Employee Success organization. Responsibilities Strategic HR-for-HR Partnership: Serve as a proactive consultant to senior leaders to shape organizational strategy, business transformation, and AI/Agent integration. Align talent initiatives with fiscal year goals and lead executive-level hiring strategies. Leadership Advisory & Coaching: Provide high-impact, values-aligned coaching to the ES leadership team, navigating complex change and engagement challenges to retain and empower leaders. Operational Excellence: Lead critical talent cycles including succession planning, merit and compensation reviews, and workforce planning, acting as a "Customer Zero" to test and refine initiatives. Cross-functional Collaboration: Mobilize stakeholders across Legal, Finance, and HR Centers of Excellence to bridge global strategy with local business needs, managing location strategy and executive spans/ratios. Analytics & Impact Measurement: Use data-driven insights to monitor organizational health, linking engagement data to business metrics such as revenue per employee and retention risk. Global Policy Advocacy: Advise the business on international digital shifts, including data sovereignty and talent development, to stay ahead of policy changes. Required Qualifications Strategic Experience: 8+ years as an HR/ES Business Partner or similar strategic talent advisory role, supporting executive-level clients. Business & Tech Acumen: Deep curiosity about business operations, growth trajectories, product lifecycles, and the impact of AI on the workforce. Change Leadership: Demonstrated experience leading large-scale transformations with formal change management models. Data Literacy: Ability to analyze complex datasets and connect people metrics to business outcomes. Relationship Building: Natural ability to build high‑trust, collaborative relationships across diverse teams and networks. Education: Experience is evaluated based on alignment with the role’s values and behaviors (e.g., extracurricular leadership, military experience, volunteer work). Preferred Qualifications Global Perspective: Experience navigating international data privacy and residency frameworks and their impact on talent mobility. Talent Development Expertise: Knowledge of executive coaching, high‑potential assessment tools, and building diverse leadership pipelines. Innovation Mindset: Experience in high-growth SaaS or AI‑driven environments requiring agility and fearless invention. 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 potential employees are assessed 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. Compensation The typical base salary range for this position is $164,000 - $304,700 annually, with higher ranges for select cities in the San Francisco and New York City metropolitan areas. The range represents base salary only and does not include company bonus, incentive, equity or benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr salesforce.com, inc.