Sr. Director, Global HR Leader - Tech
F5
- Location
- Seattle
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Staff
- H-1B history
- 60 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
- Sep 15, 2026
Skills
About this role
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