Sr Manager, People Business Partner

PayPal; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 143,500 - 212,850; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Equity compensation

Flexible work arrangement

Job summary

PayPal is seeking a Sr. Manager to provide strategic HR partnership to senior sales leadership in San Jose, California. This role involves key HR processes implementation and coaching for leadership development to enhance organizational performance.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of HR experience and a Bachelor’s degree, demonstrating strong data analytics, change management skills, and effective communication abilities in a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in HR roles.
• Experience interfacing with senior leadership.
• Proven track record in talent management and organization design.

Responsibilities

• Implement key HR processes like talent and performance management.
• Coach leaders for effective team growth.
• Use data to inform HR decisions.

Skills

Strategic HR experience

Leadership coaching

Data analytics for HR

Change management

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

This role provides strategic business partnership to senior leadership in the Sales organization to drive business results and enhance employee engagement. The Sr. Manager works at both hands‑on and strategic levels, implementing initiatives aligned with business goals to optimize performance, strengthen manager effectiveness, and improve employee experiences.

Essential Responsibilities

• Implement key people processes, including talent and performance management.
• Coach and develop leaders, offering insights on people, teams, and organizational growth.
• Use data insights to identify trends and influence evidence-based decisions for talent attraction, performance, and engagement.
• Support change management initiatives for successful adoption of organizational changes.
• Analyze organization effectiveness using data and feedback to assess people and organizational capability, providing consultation on how the organizational structure aligns with strategy and objective.
• Partner with leadership to create solutions for HR challenges.
• Collaborate with Employee Relations to address escalations and recurring people issues.

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in a strategic HR role interfacing and influencing leadership.
• Experience leading senior leaders through various talent management processes, including performance management, talent assessments, succession planning, and organization design.
• Effective communication and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated experience learning and thriving in a constantly changing environment and cultivating relationships across teams.

Pay and Compensation

Base pay will depend on location and experience. The expected pay range for SanJose, California is $143,500.00 – $212,850.00 annually. Additional compensation may include an annual performance bonus, equity, or other incentive compensation, as applicable.

Hybrid work model: 3 days in-office, 2 days remote or PayPal office.

Equal Employment Opportunity

PayPal provides equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.