Director, People Advisory Partners — GTM

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of People Advisory Partners aligned to Go-To-Market (GTM) and Sales functions.
• Serve as a senior strategic advisor to business leaders, helping them navigate complex talent challenges and organizational change.
• Partner with Centers of Excellence (Talent, OD, DEI, Total Rewards) to deliver integrated and scalable people solutions.
• Ensure consistent execution of core people processes, including performance management, talent reviews, and organizational design.
• Monitor team metrics, SLAs, and KPIs to drive continuous service improvement and operational excellence.
• Lead change management efforts and partner with Employment Legal to mitigate risk and ensure compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• 10–13 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 5 years in a people leadership role.
• Deep expertise in GTM and Sales functions and their unique talent requirements.
• Proven experience in organizational design, performance management, and change management.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, specifically within New York and California.
• Exceptional communication, coaching, and influencing skills with the ability to lead through ambiguity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Global HR experience.
• Ability to use data and metrics to inform strategic decision-making and improve business outcomes.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare including medical, dental, and vision with premiums paid in full for employees and dependents.
• Retirement benefits including a 401k plan with company match.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick time, and approximately 13 paid holidays per year.
• Parental leave and well-being benefits.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

About the Company

The Trade Desk is a global technology company and the world’s leading independent platform for digital advertising. With nearly 4,000 employees across more than 30 offices, our technology helps advertisers reach the right audiences across the open internet, supporting trusted journalism, quality entertainment, and creators worldwide.