Global HR Strategy Partner & Leadership Coach

knowbe4; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly sales bonuses

Employee referral bonuses

Adoption assistance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

KnowBe4 is seeking an HR Business Partner (Global Functional Lead) to define the talent strategy, org design, and leadership coaching for assigned functions worldwide.

In a matrixed global model, you will partner with Regional HR Leaders to ensure a consistent, high-performance employee experience across geographies.

You will lead strategic initiatives in talent strategy, workforce planning, succession and DEI programs, while coaching senior leaders to drive organizational health.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field (Master's/MBA preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in a strategic HRBP capacity supporting global/matrixed organizations.
• Matrix Navigation: ability to influence across reporting lines-balancing global functional needs with regional realities.
• Outside-In Thinking: develop HR solutions starting from business client needs to process design.
• Strategic Diplomacy: excellent communication; manage tensions across functional vs regional.
• Systems Fluency: proficiency with Workday and data-driven HR analytics.
• Discretion: executive-level judgment for confidential matters.
• Exceptional Collaboration: work with HRBPs, regional HR teams, and COE teams.

Responsibilities

• Global Strategic Lead: identify root-cause business challenges and translate into a multi-year HR roadmap.
• Organizational design and restructuring initiatives for the function.
• Own the annual global talent review and succession planning process.
• Lead global headcount planning and talent acquisition prioritization.
• Collaborate with Regional HR Leaders to adapt strategies to local requirements.
• Serve as primary contact for senior leaders ensuring coherent HR support.
• Ensure HR programs (Performance, Compensation, DEI) are implemented consistently.
• Coordinate with regional HR for local ER, compliance and culture initiatives.
• Coach senior executives on people-related decisions and org health.
• Partner with Employee Relations and Regional HR to foster a high-performance culture.
• Interface with TA, TM, Total Rewards to deliver solutions addressing pain points.
• Advocate for Manager Self-Service and automation with HR Operations to improve UX.
• Support US case work on employee relations and escalations.

Skills

HR strategy

Executive coaching

Global/matrixed orgs

Workday

HR analytics

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Workday

Job description

KnowBe4 is seeking an HR Business Partner (Global Functional Lead) to define the talent strategy, org design, and leadership coaching for assigned functions worldwide.

In a matrixed global model, you will partner with Regional HR Leaders to ensure a consistent, high-performance employee experience across geographies.

You will lead strategic initiatives in talent strategy, workforce planning, succession and DEI programs, while coaching senior leaders to drive organizational health.