Sr. Director, Global HR Leader - Tech

F5 Networks, Inc.; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 231,000 - 347,000; Full time

Job summary

F5 Networks, Inc. seeks a Senior Director, Global HR Business Partnering to act as the primary people strategist for two C‑Suite executives, translating macro visions into agile organizational designs and leadership capability across global markets.

You will lead a global HRBP team, partner with Centers of Excellence, and drive executive succession and leadership development to deliver measurable business impact.

Qualifications

• Strategic advisory experience with C-suite stakeholders in technology or tech-enabled environments.
• HRBP leadership across global tech organizations, addressing tech talent challenges.
• Expertise in organizational design for scalable technology teams and leadership pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Advise two C-level executives on strategy, org architecture, and workforce planning.
• Lead a global HRBP team and partner with Centers of Excellence to implement programs.
• Drive executive succession, leadership development, and strategic rewards alignment.

Skills

Strategic advisor

HRBP leadership

Org design

Leadership development

CoE collaboration

Performance metrics

Culture change

Change management

Job description

Senior Director, Global HR Business Partnering

At F5, we strive to bring a better digital world to life. Our teams empower organizations across the globe to create, secure, and run applications that enhance how we experience our evolving digital world. We are passionate about cybersecurity, from protecting consumers from fraud to enabling companies to focus on innovation. Everything we do centers around people. That means we obsess over how to make the lives of our customers, and their customers, better. And it means we prioritize a diverse F5 community where each individual can thrive.

As the Senior Director, Global HR Business Partnering, you are not stepping into a conventional HR management role; you are taking a seat as the primary people strategist and operational co‑pilot to two C‑Suite executives. You will translate macro‑level business visions into agile organizational designs, high‑impact workforce strategies, and enduring leadership capability. Leading a dedicated global cadre of functional HR Business Partners and acting as a vital bridge to our Centers of Excellence (CoEs), you will build an integrated talent ecosystem that drives measurable business performance across global markets.

Core Dimensions of Impact

• Strategic Pillar, The Narrative & Leadership Mandate C‑Suite Advisory & Organizational Architecture: You serve as the trusted strategic advisor and sounding board to two C‑Suite leaders. Beyond managing human capital operations, you partner directly with these executives to stress‑test business plans, diagnose structural bottlenecks, anticipate leadership gaps, and architect scalable operating models that accelerate business outcomes.
• Leading a High‑Impact Global HRBP Team: You lead, elevate, and inspire the functional HRBPs embedded across your executive leaders' global organizations. By championing high standards of business acumen, diagnostic consulting, and proactive talent strategy, you transform the HRBP function from responsive problem‑solvers into indispensable commercial advisors.
• Co‑Designing the Future with Centers of Excellence: Enterprise programs succeed only when grounded in operational realities. Partnering as an equal co‑creator alongside CoE leaders—including Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, Leadership Development, and People Analytics—you ensure enterprise‑wide frameworks are tailored to functional needs while preserving consistency across the company.
• Executive Succession & Leadership Differentiation: You orchestrate executive performance calibrations, succession planning, and senior leadership development. You establish a culture of objective differentiation, aligning rewards and growth opportunities with top‑tier business impact and strategic leadership behaviors.

Required Experience

• Strategic Advisory in Technology Domains: Proven experience as a strategic partner and advisor within technology‑driven organizations. Must have a deep understanding of technology ecosystems, emerging trends, and the ability to align talent strategies with rapidly evolving technical priorities.
• HR Business Partnering in Tech Functions: Significant experience leading HRBP teams supporting technology‑focused divisions or organizations, with a strong emphasis on identifying and addressing challenges unique to tech roles, such as skill shortages, retention in competitive markets, and leadership development for technical talent.
• Organizational Design for Technology Teams: Demonstrated expertise in architecting scalable, agile organizational structures tailored for technology teams, including software development, infrastructure, engineering, and cross‑functional product teams.
• Building Leadership Capability in Tech Environments: Experience in developing executive succession plans and leadership pipelines specifically targeted at technical leaders, ensuring future‑ready capabilities to lead in a digital‑first environment.
• Collaboration Across Technology CoEs: Proven ability to act as a bridge between HR Centers of Excellence and technology organizations to co‑design global programs (e.g., People Analytics, Total Rewards, and Talent Acquisition) that cater to the unique operational realities of tech functions.
• Performance Metrics for Technology‑Focused Roles: Experience implementing objective performance calibration systems for technology teams, balancing productivity metrics, innovation impact, and cultural alignment.
• Experience Driving Culture in Tech: Practical knowledge of fostering a culture of innovation, collaborative problem‑solving, and continuous technical learning across geographically distributed teams, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives.
• Change Management in Technology Organizations: Expertise in leading large‑scale transformation or change management initiatives, particularly within fast‑paced technology environments.

The annual base pay for this position is: $231,400.00 - $347,200.00 F5 maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, geographic locations, and market conditions, as well as to reflect F5’s differing products, industries, and lines of business. The pay range referenced is as of the time of the job posting and is subject to change. You may also be offered incentive compensation, bonus, restricted stock units, and benefits. More details about F5’s benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.f5.com/company/careers/benefits. F5 reserves the right to change or terminate any benefit plan without notice. Please note that F5 only contacts candidates through F5 email address (ending with @f5.com) or auto email notification from Workday (ending with f5.com or @myworkday.com).

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of F5 to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to unlawful considerations of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, sensory, physical, or mental disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination. F5 offers a variety of reasonable accommodations for candidates. Requesting an accommodation is completely voluntary. F5 will assess the need for accommodations in the application process separately from those that may be needed to perform the job. Request by contacting [e-mail].

Hybrid

Employees within 30 commutable miles of an F5 office are required to work from the office a minimum of 30 business days per quarter.

Remote

Primarily work from designated home location but can come into an F5 office to work or travel to an offsite location as needed.

Together, we're building a better digital world. Founded in 1996, F5 is a global leader in application delivery and security. Our premier platform helps customers secure and deliver every app, API, and piece of infrastructure across all environments. Backed by over three decades of expertise and 553 patents, our solutions protect against threats while ensuring fast, reliable digital experiences. With over 6,400 employees, we serve more than 23,000 customers in over 170 countries. To continue this work, we need people like you—the best minds in the industry. We're committed to a unique, human‑first culture that encourages authenticity, prioritizes diversity and inclusion, and fosters the growth and success of our employees.