Sr. Director, People Business Partner

Our Purpose At SentinelOne, we are driven by a clear purpose: to give the advantage to those who secure our future. As AI reshapes how organizations build, operate, and innovate, the responsibility to protect them becomes more critical than ever. When you join SentinelOne, your work helps protect global enterprises, critical infrastructure, and the technologies shaping tomorrow. If you are motivated by meaningful challenges and want your impact to be real, measurable, and global, you will find purpose here. About Us SentinelOne is a company at the intersection of AI and security, pioneering a new operating model for cybersecurity. Our AI-native platform unifies protection across endpoint, cloud, identity, data, and AI systems to deliver autonomous detection and response with clarity and speed. By combining real-time analytics, intelligent automation, and a unified data foundation, we reduce noise, simplify complexity, and empower security teams to focus on what truly matters. Our teams are builders, problem-solvers, and innovators committed to shaping the future of security. If you are excited to solve hard problems alongside talented, mission-driven people, we invite you to help us build a safer future for humanity. What Are We Looking For? We’re looking for people who are relentlessly curious and committed to continuous learning. AI is reshaping every function across our business, and we enable every team member, regardless of role or level, to build fluency in AI tools and concepts. Those who thrive here actively seek out new solutions, experiment thoughtfully, and apply what they learn to drive better, faster, smarter outcomes. As a Senior Director, People Business Partner, you will be tasked with partnering with executive leaders in shaping organizational strategy, talent priorities, and workforce transformation. This role serves as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, driving organizational effectiveness through organizational design, workforce planning, leadership coaching, change management, and talent strategy. The Senior Director will lead complex People initiatives that align business objectives with people strategies, enabling organizational growth, building leadership capability, and fostering a high-performing, inclusive culture. What Will You Do? Partner with executive leaders to develop and execute People strategies that support business objectives and organizational growth. Lead organizational design and transformation initiatives, including organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, and operating model changes. Coach senior leaders on organizational leadership, talent management, change leadership, and team effectiveness. Drive talent strategies, including succession planning, leadership development, and organizational capability planning. Utilize People analytics and workforce insights to inform strategic decisions and optimize organizational performance. Lead complex employee relations matters, providing guidance that balances business needs, employee experience, and compliance. Partner with Compensation, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, and People Operations to deliver integrated People solutions. Champion a culture of continuous improvement, inclusion, and high performance. Oversee a team of two People Business Partners and one People Generalist. What Skills and Knowledge Will You Bring? Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or a related field; Master’s degree a plus. 15+ years of progressive HR experience, including significant experience as a strategic People Business Partner supporting senior executives. Proven expertise in organizational design, workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, and change management. Experience partnering with executive leadership to drive business and people strategies. Strong business acumen, executive presence, and the ability to influence across all levels of the organization. Experience leveraging People analytics and HR technology (Workday experience required) to support business decisions. Excellent communication, coaching, and stakeholder management skills. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in high-growth, technology, healthcare, financial services, or similarly complex organizations. SHRM-SCP, SPHR, Prosci, or other HR and change management certifications are a plus. Experience supporting global teams and enterprise-wide transformation initiatives. Why SentinelOne? AI is redefining how the world operates and rewriting the rules of security in real time, and SentinelOne was built for this moment. From day one, we architected an AI-native platform designed to operate at machine speed, not as an add-on to legacy systems but as the foundation itself. If you want to build where innovation and impact move together, this is that place. We invest in our Sentinels with comprehensive, competitive benefits designed to support you and your family: Equity & Rewards Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) Time Off & Wellbeing Flexible time off Paid company holidays and paid sick time Gender-neutral parental leave Grandparent leave Insurance & Financial Security Medical, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) retirement plan with company match Life and disability insurance Health and dependent care FSA Voluntary benefits (hospital, accident, critical illness) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) ARAG pre-paid legal Nationwide pet insurance Cancer Care program Global business travel medical insurance Work Perks & Flexibility Home office allowance Mobile phone reimbursement Wellness & Lifestyle Wellness coach Wellness/gym reimbursement Fertility coverage Adoption & surrogacy reimbursement This U.S. role has a base pay range that will vary based on the location of the candidate. For some locations, a different pay range may apply. If so, this range will be provided to you during the recruiting process. You can also reach out to the recruiter with any questions. Base Salary Range $198,750 — $255,000 USD SentinelOne is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. SentinelOne participates in the E-Verify Program for all U.S. based roles.