[Hiring] Sr. Director, HR Business Partner @International Data Group

Role Description

The organization is in active transformation — processes are being built, systems are being evaluated, and data is still maturing. You will walk into ambiguity and be expected to create order, build credibility fast, and deliver results across a complex, globally distributed commercial organization.

You will serve as the primary HR partner to the CRO and CMO, advising on everything from talent assessment and org design to performance coaching and critical hiring decisions. The commercial organization spans the US, Europe, Middle East, China, and Japan — meaning you will regularly navigate different employment frameworks, cultural norms, and local HR partners across time zones.

What makes this role different:

• You are building, not maintaining. Policies, programs, and processes are being defined — often by you.
• Limited process maturity, evolving data, and ongoing transformation activity are the baseline.
• HR has a seat at the table — and is expected to challenge.
• Talent quality and performance accountability are the primary agenda for the next 12–24 months.
• Speed and judgment matter more than perfection. Know when to move fast and when to slow down.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of objectively assessing talent in a commercial organization.
• Experience managing the full performance cycle.
• Direct experience as a talent advisor in commercial hiring.
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience across the full HR function.
• Direct experience supporting commercial leaders in sales or revenue-generating functions.
• Located in Eastern or Central time zone.
• Meaningful experience supporting employees and leaders across international markets.
• Proven success driving change in complex, ambiguous environments.

Requirements

• Has operated in a fast-paced, PE-backed environment.
• Experience operating as part of an HR Leadership Team (HRLT).
• Experience with job architecture, hierarchy alignment, and org design at scale.
• Strong working knowledge of how each HR function interacts with and serves the business.

Benefits

• 15 vacation days (prorated based on start date)
• 12 company-paid holidays
• 6 paid sick days (prorated based on start date; may vary by state)
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 2 floating holidays (prorated based on start date)
• 1 volunteer day
• 401(k) company match (IDC matches 3% on the first 6% of employee contributions)
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid parental leave

Company Description

At IDC, your work helps shape how the world understands technology and where it goes next. You collaborate with curious, high-caliber colleagues who value rigor, integrity, and shared success. As the premier global provider of trusted technology intelligence, IDC equips business and technology leaders with the evidence they need to make confident decisions.

Recognized by IIAR as Analyst Firm of the Year for five consecutive years, IDC sets the standard for credibility and impact. Here, your ideas matter, your voice is heard, and your contributions provide the insights leaders rely on every day.