DEPT Director, People Business Partner

WHY DEPT®?

We are pioneers at heart. What this means, is that we are always leaning forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating.

Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 20+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients' problems, no matter where you are in the world.

We are currently only hiring in specific location in the United States. Locations, office requirements, and salary bands are outlined below. Please note that we do not offer relocation at this time.

WHAT YOU WILL DO :

We are looking for a seasoned and strategic Director, People Business Partner to join our dynamic marketing / tech organization. This leadership role requires an experienced professional with a proven track record of working within agency environments, who excels in driving talent initiatives across performance management, talent development, organizational design, and employee engagement. As the Director, People Business Partner, you will be a trusted advisor to senior leadership, helping to shape the people strategy while overseeing the full-cycle HR processes. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment and be adept at managing competing priorities while delivering results.

This role will have a direct impact on building a culture of high performance and continuous growth, ensuring that people strategies align with business objectives and help drive organizational success.

Strategic People Leadership :

• Partner with senior leadership to develop and execute the overall people strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and objectives.
• Act as a trusted advisor, providing insights and guidance on organizational effectiveness, culture, and employee relations.
• Champion initiatives that drive employee engagement, foster a positive work culture, and support business growth.
• Strengthen the performance management process to enable us to have candid conversations with our employees about their performance, compensation, career development, and how they are measured.

Full-Cycle HR Management :

Organizational Design & Development :

Employee Engagement & Retention :

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning :

Change Management & Organizational Growth :

WHAT YOU WILL BRING :

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

We are a collaborative, open-door, best-idea-wins environment that fosters personal and company growth and has fun doing it. Here is a snapshot of our benefits package :

The anticipated salary ranges for this position and subsequent locations are listed below. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, expertise, physical location, and organizational impact. This is based on a 40-hour workweek and leveling. Keep in mind, we're flexible.

WE SUPPORT YOU BEING YOU :

DEPT® is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We believe our work is its best when our people feel safe and free to be themselves. We’re committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace, regardless of anyone’s lived experience, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and genetic information. So tell us about any accommodations you need. It’s totally confidential and only used to make sure you feel fully supported at every step.

DEPT® participates in E-Verify, meaning your Form I-9 information will be sent to the federal government to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.

We are a company passionate about . Our hope is that you can feel good about the contributions DEPT® is making to the world and we always have an open door for your ideas in making the world a better place.

DEPT® is a pioneering technology and marketing services company that creates integrated end-to-end digital experiences for brands such as Google, KFC, Philips, Audi, Twitch, Patagonia, eBay and more. Its team of 2,500+ digital specialists across 30+ locations on 5 continents delivers pioneering work on a global scale with a boutique culture.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION

At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts .

#LI-Hybrid #LI-Remote

This is a hybrid office location with the expectation that you will need to go into the office 3 days week. You must be located within 50 miles of our Chicago, IL office located at : One South Wacker, 1 S Wacker Dr #2250, Chicago, IL 60606.

Chicago, IL Salary Range$150,000—$200,000 USD

This is a hybrid office location with the expectation that you will need to go into the office 3 days week. You must be located within 50 miles of our Denver, CO office located at : 3320 Walnut St, Denver, CO 80205

Denver, CO Salary Range$150,000—$200,000 USD

This is a hybrid office location with the expectation that you will need to go into the office 3 days week. You must be located within 50 miles of our Boston, MA or Newburyport, MA offices located at : 35 India St, Boston, MA 02110; 20 Inn St, Newburyport, MA 01950

Boston, MA; Newburyport, MA Salary Range$150,000—$200,000 USD

This is remote role, however you must be located within 50 miles of New York, NY (tri-state area is ok) to be considered.

New York, NY Salary Range$150,000—$200,000 USD

This is remote role, however you must be located within 50 miles of San Diego, CA or Los Angeles, CA to be considered.

San Diego, CA Salary Range$150,000—$200,000 USD

This is remote role, however you must be located within 50 miles of San Diego, CA or Los Angeles, CA to be considered.

Los Angeles, CA Salary Range$150,000—$200,000 USD