Director advising Calix Product leaders on AI-enabled talent, culture, and organizational strategy. Driving workforce planning, transformation, and high-performing teams for broadband technology innovation.
Responsibilities
Serve as a strategic advisor to senior Product leaders and align talent and culture strategies with business priorities
Influence executive decision-making on organizational design, workforce strategy, and capability building
Lead organizational design initiatives, role clarity, and operating model evolution
Drive strategic workforce planning, succession planning, and leadership capability development
Partner across Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Total Rewards, Talent Engagement, and People Operations to deliver an integrated talent strategy
Leverage AI-powered tools and analytics to identify trends in hiring, performance, retention, and engagement
Translate complex data into actionable insights and guide predictive leadership decision-making
Lead complex, large-scale change initiatives within the Products organization
Enable leaders to navigate transformation while maintaining a strong employee experience
Shape talent strategies that elevate performance, strengthen leadership capability, and accelerate growth
Coach senior leaders on performance, engagement, and team effectiveness
Champion a high-performance, inclusive, and transparent culture aligned with Calix values
Drive initiatives that enhance employee engagement and organizational health
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or related field
12+ years of progressive HR experience, including significant HR Business Partner leadership experience
5+ years of experience partnering with Product, Engineering, or technical organizations in a high-tech, fast-paced environment
Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and operate as a strategic advisor
Deep expertise in organizational design, workforce planning, and talent strategy
Proven experience leveraging AI tools and platforms to transform the workforce
Experience interpreting data and analytics to drive workforce insights and data-informed decisions
Experience using AI to automate, scale, and transform HR processes
Strong business acumen connecting people strategy to business outcomes
Excellent executive communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
Preferred: experience in SaaS, cloud, or technology product environments
Preferred: experience leading transformation or operating model evolution at scale
Preferred: familiarity with advanced people analytics platforms and AI-enabled HR technologies
Benefits
Bonus eligibility as part of the total compensation package
Benefits package available through Calix
Disability assistance during the application process
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