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The Trade Desk

Director, People Advisory Partners - GTM

New York · Director · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$10k-$13kDetected 1 day ago
AccessibilityPerformance ManagementEmployment LawLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoring

About the role

  • Our technology helps advertisers reach the right audiences across the open internet - from streaming TV and podcasts to mobile apps, news, and more.
  • Advertising powers the content people love.
  • When you work here, your impact is worldwide.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of People Advisory Partners aligned to GTM / Sales functions.
  • Guide your team in building strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring credibility and trust through consistent delivery.
  • Ensure consistent execution of core people processes (e.g., 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.
  • 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.
  • By making it more transparent, effective, and responsible, we help support trusted journalism, quality entertainment, and creators worldwide.
  • The scale of our platform brings unique technical challenges - from processing massive datasets in real time to building systems that operate reliably on a global scale.

Requirements

  • 10-13 years of progressive HR experience, including 5+ years in people leadership roles.
  • Proven success in leading HR teams and driving strategic talent initiatives in complex environments.
  • Ability to analyze data and metrics to inform decisions and improve outcomes.

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Master's degree preferred.
  • Strong background in employment law, particularly in New York and California
  • global experience a plus.

Compensation

  • The base salary range for this role is
  • $137,300 - $251,800 USD

Benefits

  • Interns are not eligible for variable incentive awards such as stock-based compensation, retirement plan, vacation, tuition reimbursement or parental leave
  • At the Trade Desk, Base Salary is one part of our competitive total compensation and benefits package and is determined using a salary range.
  • Partner with Centers of Excellence (e.g., People Solutions, Talent, OD, Employee Experience, DEI, Total Rewards) to deliver integrated people solutions.
  • Contribute to the design and implementation of strategic employee programs, including engagement, performance, and learning initiatives.

Company info

  • As Director of People Advisory Partners for GTM, you will lead a team of experienced HR professionals who serve as strategic partners to our Go-To-Market / Sales organizations.
  • You will serve as a connector between business needs and People team capabilities, ensuring your team is empowered to deliver proactive, strategic, and scalable solutions.
  • You will also play a key role in coaching and developing your team, fostering a culture of excellence, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
  • Team Leadership & Enablement:
  • 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.
  • Strategic Business Partnership:
  • Serve as a senior advisor to business leaders, helping them navigate complex talent challenges and organizational change.
  • Operational Excellence & Service Delivery:

Equal opportunity

  • As an Equal Opportunity Employer, The Trade Desk is committed to creating an inclusive hiring experience where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
  • Please reach out to us at accommodations@​thetradedesk.​com to request an accommodation or discuss any accessibility needs you may require to access our Company Website or navigate any part of the hiring process.
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