Principal People Business Partner, R&D Engineering | Okta

Okta Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Francisco, CA
Salary: $179,000–$246,000 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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About Okta Inc

Okta, Inc. is an American identity and access management company based in San Francisco. It provides cloud software that helps companies manage and secure user authentication into applications, and for developers to build identity controls into applications, websites, web services, and devices.[

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TL;DR · Principal People Business Partner, R&D Engineering | Okta

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We are seeking a Principal People Business Partner to join our global R&D Engineering team at Okta, supporting the CTO and 10 VP/SVP+ leaders with over 1,200 employees. This role involves delivering strategic advice on organizational design, change management, and employee engagement, while leveraging AI for workforce transformation through role redesign and talent density strategies. The Principal PBP will collaborate with Center of Excellence partners to delegate routine tasks and focus on high-impact consulting, ensuring effective execution of critical talent management cycles and data-driven insights for executive decision-making. Ideal candidates have over 10 years of experience in large-scale technical organizations, advanced proficiency in organizational design, and exceptional communication skills, along with a strong background in matrixed environments and high-growth technology companies.

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OrganizationalDesign ChangeManagement TeamEffectiveness AIIntegration GlobalDeliveryModel QuarterlyBusinessReviews TalentManagement MatrixStructures DataAnalysis CommunicationSkills ProblemSolving HRPolicies Compliance HighGrowthTechCompanies R&DFunctions

What you'll do

Provide strategic advice on organizational design, team effectiveness, and change management for senior technical leaders.
Lead the workforce transformation by consulting on role redesign and skill evolution to integrate AI with human roles.
Orchestrate complex organizational designs for VP+ leadership to optimize global delivery models and operational efficiency.
Deliver data-driven talent insights through QBRs to influence long-term workforce planning and executive decisions.
Execute critical talent management cycles, including performance reviews and calibration sessions, to cultivate a high-performance culture.

What we're looking for

10+ years of experience in HR or related field, preferably with a Bachelor's degree.
Proven track record coaching and mentoring senior technical leaders (VP/SVP levels).
Expertise in organizational design for complex global engineering structures.
Strong communication skills and ability to solve problems effectively.
Experience working in high-growth technology companies and R&D functions.
Ability to analyze data and make informed business decisions.
Political savvy and the capability to navigate matrixed environments.

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