F5 · 1 month ago
Senior HR Business Partner
Seattle
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$123K/yr - $185K/yr
10+ years expF5 is a company that empowers organizations to create, secure, and run applications in the digital world. The Senior HR Business Partner will serve as a strategic partner to executive leaders, driving talent strategies and improving employee experiences while ensuring organizational effectiveness and culture.
Consumer ElectronicsSaaSSecurityVirtualization
Responsibilities
Act as a trusted consultant and advisor to senior leaders (VP level) on all talent and organizational matters, including organizational design, workforce planning, and business transformation
Partner with leaders to diagnose current and future organizational needs, contributing to the design, structure, and implementation of effective and agile operating models to optimize business performance
Design and lead complex, large-scale change management initiatives (e.g., mergers, reorganizations, new technology adoption), ensuring smooth transitions and positive employee impact
Utilize HR metrics, business data, and organizational diagnostics to identify trends, diagnose systemic issues, and propose proactive, data-informed solutions
Provide high-impact coaching and consultation to senior leaders and managers to enhance their leadership effectiveness and drive a culture of accountability
Lead and execute strategic talent management processes, including organizational talent reviews and succession planning, to ensure a robust and diverse talent pipeline for critical roles
Drive the performance management philosophy and mechanisms, advising on complex performance issues and building manager capability
Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues, including investigations and performance interventions, partnering with legal counsel as needed
Partner with HR Shared Services and Centers of Excellence (COEs) to ensure seamless execution of core HR processes (e.g., performance reviews, compensation cycles, and onboarding). This includes managing a small, essential component of tactical delivery to maintain compliance and organizational rhythm
Ensure consistent and fair application of HR policies, procedures, and legal requirements across the business unit
Qualification
Required
Candidates generally bring 10+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including 5–7 years in a dedicated HR Business Partner role supporting mid-to-senior level client groups
Experience supporting Software Engineering and Product organizations, with a deep understanding of technical roles and team structures
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
Demonstrated ability to understand complex business models, financial goals, and operational challenges, translating them into people-centric solutions
Proven ability to build trust, influence without authority, and manage relationships with senior executive stakeholders and cross-functional teams
Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with proficiency in leveraging HRIS systems and data for strategic decision-making and storytelling
Proven ability to thrive and make high-judgment decisions in a fast-paced, rigorous, and often ambiguous environment, characteristic of leading global tech companies
Preferred
Master's degree in Human Resources or MBA
HR Professional Certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP or SPHR)
Experience in a large, global, matrixed organization, preferably within the technology or cybersecurity industry
Benefits
Incentive compensation
Bonus
Restricted stock units
Benefits
Company
F5 is a multi-cloud application services and security company that specializes in application security, performance, and delivery.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
F5 has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (155)
2024 (110)
2023 (211)
2022 (194)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Elliott Management Corp.
2020-11-08Post Ipo Equity
1999-06-04IPO
1998-09-24Series Unknown
Leadership Team
François Locoh-Donou
President and CEO
Mohan Veloo
Chief Technology Officer - Asia Pacific, China & Japan
Recent News
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