Director, People Experience, NA

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world's well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

People & Culture Department

The People & Culture (P&C) Team at Vantage is lean, effective, well-respected, and growing, with the vision of designing and ensuring an exceptional employee experience from application to alumnus. The team is distinguished by its innovative and strategic approach, working in close partnership with business leaders to develop practical and business-minded solutions that keep the development and growth of our people at the center. Each member of our P&C team plays a pivotal role on the team and in the business. Trust, Agility, Respect, and Accountability are the Vantage core values-and we seek to live every value, every day, while thinking creatively to make Vantage the employer of choice and power our people.

Position Overview

This role can be based in any of our US locations: Denver, CO; Phoenix, AZ; Santa Clara, CA; or Ashburn, VA in alignment with our flexible work policy (3 days on site required, 2 days flexible).

The Director of People Experience is a pivotal leader within the redesigned People & Culture ("P&C") team, helping Vantage scale its people strategies alongside rapid business growth. This role partners closely with the VP of HR, executive leadership, and regional teams to align P&C strategies with business objectives while creating a positive, high-performing workplace. The Director provides both strategic direction and operational leadership, balancing immediate needs with long-term priorities. This leader will be supported by a People Experience team-including Generalists and Coordinators-that brings both systems thinking and executional excellence to ensure scalable, consistent, and people-centered processes.

Essential Job Functions

• Serve as a trusted advisor to executives and senior leaders, providing guidance on organizational design, workforce planning, leadership development, and employee relations.
• Partner with leaders to anticipate business needs and develop strategies that drive performance, engagement, and retention.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional HR initiatives and projects, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and successful execution through strong project management practices.
• Collaborate with HR centers of excellence (e.g., Employee Relations, Learning & Development, Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition) to deliver seamless and impactful HR solutions.
• Use a systems-thinking approach to identify root causes of organizational challenges and recommend sustainable solutions that advance both immediate and long-term priorities.
• Champion organizational culture, inclusion, and employee experience at every level of the business.
• Influence senior leaders with data-driven insights and thoughtful recommendations to guide decision-making.
• Drive consistency and alignment across people practices, ensuring HR initiatives reinforce company values and strategic objectives.
• Additional duties as assigned by Management.

Job Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 5 years in an HRBP or senior advisory role.
• Proven experience partnering with executives and senior leadership teams.
• Strong project management skills with demonstrated success leading coordinated, multi-stakeholder initiatives.
• Exceptional ability to balance tactical execution with strategic planning.
• Skilled in change management, organizational development, and building leadership capability.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into action.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and influence skills.
• Agile, resourceful, and comfortable leading in an evolving, fast-paced environment.
• Travel required is expected to be up to 10%, but may increase as the business evolves

Physical Demands and Special Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Additional Details

• Salary Range: $165,000-$175,000 Base + Bonus (this range is based on Colorado market data and may vary in other locations)
• This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.
• Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.

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We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other's strengths and respecting each other's weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.

We'll be accepting applications for at least one week from the date this role is posted. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply soon-we're excited to find the right person and will keep the role open until we do!