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The Trade Desk

Director, People Advisory Partners - GTM

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Key details

Salary

$137K – $252K

Employment type

Full-time

Seniority

Director

Years experience

10+

Location

New York, US

Full job description

Director of People Advisory Partners for GTM at The Trade Desk. Lead and develop a team of HR professionals serving Go-To-Market/Sales organizations. Act as strategic partner to business leaders, managing talent challenges, organizational change, and people processes. Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence to deliver integrated solutions. Ensure operational excellence, monitor team metrics, and lead change management efforts. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred), 10+ years HR experience including 5+ years leadership, strong employment law knowledge (NY and CA), experience in GTM/Sales HR, excellent communication and coaching skills, and ability to manage organizational design and change initiatives. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, disability coverage, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, paid sick and vacation time, stock-based compensation, and employee stock purchase plan. Salary range $137,300–$251,800 USD.

What you'll do

  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of People Advisory Partners aligned to GTM / Sales functions
  • Translate strategic direction from the Senior Director into clear priorities and execution plans for your team
  • Foster a high-performing, inclusive team culture focused on collaboration, accountability, and service excellence
  • Serve as a senior advisor to business leaders, helping them navigate complex talent challenges and organizational change
  • Guide your team in building strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring credibility and trust through consistent delivery
  • Partner with Centers of Excellence (People Solutions, Talent, OD, Employee Experience, DEI, Total Rewards) to deliver integrated people solutions
  • Ensure consistent execution of core people processes (performance management, talent reviews, org design) across supported functions
  • Monitor team metrics, SLAs, and KPIs to identify trends, drive improvements, and ensure high-quality service
  • Champion scalable practices and tools that enable efficient and effective team operations
  • Lead change management efforts across corporate and tech teams, supporting leaders through transformation and growth
  • Partner with Employment Legal and People Relations to mitigate risk and ensure compliance with employment law
  • Support conflict resolution strategies and guide your team in managing sensitive employee matters
  • Collaborate with People Development and other HR teams to ensure seamless support and shared insights
  • Contribute to the design and implementation of strategic employee programs, including engagement, performance, and learning initiatives
  • Share business and people insights with the Senior Director to inform broader strategy and decision-making

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
  • 10–13 years of progressive HR experience, including 5+ years in people leadership roles
  • Strong background in employment law, particularly in New York and California; global experience a plus
  • Proven success in leading HR teams and driving strategic talent initiatives in complex environments
  • Deep understanding of GTM / Sales functions and their unique people needs
  • Exceptional communication, coaching, and influencing skills across all levels of the organization
  • Experience managing organizational design, performance management, and change initiatives
  • Ability to analyze data and metrics to inform decisions and improve outcomes
  • Demonstrated ability to lead through ambiguity, manage multiple priorities, and drive results

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with premiums paid in full for employees and dependentsRetirement benefits such as a 401k plan and company matchShort and long-term disability coverageBasic life insuranceWell-being benefitsReimbursement for certain tuition expensesParental leaveSick time of 1 hour per 30 hours workedVacation time for full-time employees up to 120 hours through the first year and 160 hours thereafterAround 13 paid holidays per yearEligibility for stock-based compensation grantsVariable compensation-based incentives and commissionsEmployee Stock Purchase Plan with discounted stock purchase

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