HR Director & Global HR Business Partner

Cadence; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 172,000 - 319,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

paid vacation and paid holidays

401(k) plan with employer match

employee stock purchase plan

a variety of medical, dental andvision

Job summary

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. seeks an HR leader to influence strategy, shape organization design, and drive global talent initiatives. You will partner with executives to address workforce needs, develop leadership, and guide HR processes across the business group.

You will translate workforce insights into scalable actions, lead reorganizations and integrations, and collaborate with regional HR teams to deliver consistent solutions worldwide.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of relevant, progressive HR experience, with strategic partnership experience
• BA or BS degree; an advanced degree preferred
• Strong organizational design, workforce planning, talent and succession, and change leadership
• Experience using workforce data to drive transformational change
• Excellent facilitation, presentation, and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Partner with the executive leader and leadership team on business strategy, organization effectiveness, and culture
• Anticipate structural and capability needs and counsel on design, succession, retention, and leadership transitions
• Lead global talent and HR processes for the business group, including reviews, succession, performance, and compensation
• Use insights to identify risks and opportunities and translate into scalable actions
• Lead people strategy for reorganizations, integrations, and acquisitions
• Coordinate regional HR teams and Centers of Excellence for consistent global solutions
• Coach and develop one direct report, setting clear priorities
• Partner with regional HR Business Partners to support global initiatives
• Facilitate team meetings and leadership offsites as needed

Skills

Strategic partnership with senior exec

Organizational design

Workforce planning

Leadership development

Performance management

Change leadership

Executive presence

Education

BA or BS degree

Job description

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

The HR Director and Global HR Business Partner will:

• Partner with the executive leader and leadership team across organizational levels on business strategy, organization effectiveness, workforce planning, leadership, talent, and culture, achieving results through people.
• Anticipate structural and capability needs and provide proactive, pragmatic counsel on organizational design, succession, retention, leadership transitions, performance, and complex employee matters.
• Lead global talent and HR processes for the business group, including talent reviews, succession planning, performance management, compensation planning, promotions, and development.
• Use business and workforce insights to identify organizational risks, capability gaps, and opportunities, then translate them into scalable problem solving and clear actions.
• Lead the people strategy for reorganizations, integrations, acquisitions, and other business transformations.
• Connect regional HR teams and HR Centers of Excellence to deliver coordinated, consistent solutions across the global organization.
• Coach and develop one direct report, setting clear priorities and building HR capability.
• Partner closely with regional HR Business Partners to support global initiatives and talent strategies.
• Facilitate team meetings and leadership offsites as needed.

How You’ll Lead

You will build trust quickly, constructively challenge leaders, facilitate effective conversations, and connect people decisions to business outcomes. Success requires energy, initiative, a global mindset, strong analytical judgment, and the ability to move comfortably between executive‑level strategy and hands‑on implementation.

The annual salary range for California is $171,500 to $318,500. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure.

Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.

Requirements

• 8–10 years of relevant, progressive HR experience, including strategic partnership with senior executives, technical teams, and global leadership.
• BA or BS degree, preferably with an emphasis in HR or business; an advanced degree is preferred.
• Demonstrated strength in organizational design, workforce planning, talent and succession, change leadership, performance management, compensation, and employee relations.
• Experience leveraging workforce data to assess talent challenges and translate insights into transformational change.
• Strong facilitation, presentation, written and oral communication, and analytical skills.
• Strong business acumen, executive presence, discretion, and sound judgment in assessing and addressing complex problems.
• A self‑starter who thrives in a collaborative, culturally diverse, fast‑moving environment and brings practical, solutions‑driven ideas.

Benefits

• paid vacation and paid holidays
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• employee stock purchase plan
• a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options
• and more.

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Cadence plays a critical role in creating the technologies that modern life depends on. We are a global electronic design automation company, providing software, hardware, and intellectual property to design advanced semiconductor chips that enable our customers create revolutionary products and experiences. Thanks to the outstanding caliber of the Cadence team and the empowering culture that we have cultivated for over 25 years, Cadence continues to be recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. Our shared passion for solving the world’s toughest technical challenges, our dedication to pushing the limits of the industry, and our drive to do meaningful work differentiates the people of Cadence. Cadence is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other protected class.