Director, People Partner

We Are:

At Synopsys, we drive the innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Our technology is central to the Era of Pervasive Intelligence, from self-driving cars to learning machines. We lead in chip design, verification, and IP integration, empowering the creation of high-performance silicon chips and software content. Join us to transform the future through continuous technological innovation.

You Are:

You are an accomplished HR leader who thrives on making a tangible impact in dynamic, global environments. With a passion for operational excellence and transformative change, you bring a wealth of experience in talent management, organizational agility, and people processes. You are comfortable navigating ambiguity and complexity, building trusted relationships across diverse teams and cultures. Your style is hands-on, collaborative, and unpretentious-motivated to dig in and deliver results without ego, while inspiring others through your actions. You expertly balance the demands of "run the business" requirements with "transform the business" initiatives, especially within technical sales and customer excellence organizations.

Cultural fit is paramount for you; you value inclusivity, adaptability, and the ability to pivot quickly as business priorities evolve. Your exceptional communication skills enable you to engage stakeholders at every level, fostering a high-performance, inclusive culture. You are energized by continuous improvement, leading cross-functional projects that enhance employee experience and support Synopsys' broader ecosystem. As an individual contributor in a global role, you're comfortable with flexible schedules, approaching every challenge with resilience, curiosity, and a commitment to excellence. You are both a strategic thinker and a pragmatic executor, ready to make a difference in a high-tech, fast-paced setting.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Develop deep relationships and build trust with senior executives and business leaders, providing thought leadership on people-related strategies such as leadership development, culture, employee engagement, talent deployment, and succession planning.
• Advise senior leaders on the implications of short and long-term decisions, strategies, and large-scale change efforts to drive sustainable business results.
• Engage in organizational design, process improvement, and workflow optimization to help teams operate more effectively and reach peak efficiency.
• Leverage data analytics to diagnose organizational challenges and provide actionable HR business insights, collaborating with HR COEs and operations for innovative solutions.
• Define and lead change management initiatives, fostering organizational transformation and facilitating the implementation of strategic decisions.
• Serve as a key member of the global business leadership team, delivering expert advice, strategies, and solutions.
• Counsel and coach leaders on talent issues, including performance management, high-potential employee identification, and managing underperformance.
• Facilitate initiatives that build a high-performing organization aligned with strategic leadership agendas.
• Partner with Synopsys Centers of Excellence globally, owning ACE and supporting TSG with innovative people initiatives.
• Balance "run the business" people processes with transformational "change the business" projects, especially for the Technical Sales Group.

• Drive the successful onboarding and integration of key teams, enhancing collaboration and operational effectiveness across global business units.
• Establish robust talent management practices that support succession planning and organizational resilience.
• Accelerate transformation within business units, boosting agility and adaptability company-wide.
• Strengthen Synopsys culture by promoting inclusion, transparency, and a growth mindset.
• Align people strategies with Synopsys' mission and business goals, supporting innovation and market leadership.
• Elevate employee engagement and satisfaction through proactive HR support and process optimization.
• Identify and mitigate talent risks, ensuring organizational preparedness for future challenges.
• Provide thought leadership and hands-on execution for high-impact HR projects and initiatives.

• Minimum of 13 years' experience in HR, talent management, or people operations-ideally in a global, high-tech environment.
• Strong expertise in talent review, succession planning, and organizational development.
• Demonstrated experience in change management and business transformation, particularly within technical sales or customer excellence groups.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills.
• Advanced proficiency in HR systems, analytics, and process optimization.
• Ability to travel and work flexibly across global time zones.

• Agile and adaptable, thriving in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
• Hands-on, collaborative, and low-ego-willing to dig in and deliver results.
• Inclusive and culturally sensitive, with a passion for fostering diverse teams.
• Strategic yet pragmatic, balancing vision with execution.
• Resilient, curious, and committed to continuous improvement.
• Strong problem solver, able to work independently and as part of cross-functional teams.