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Full-Time

Director – People Partners

Posted on 7/16/2024

Aviatrix

Aviatrix

201-500 employees

Cloud security solutions for public networks

Enterprise Software
Cybersecurity

Compensation Overview

$246k - $285kAnnually

+ 401(k) match + Equity

Expert

Remote in USA

Category
Human Resources
People & HR
Required Skills
Communications
Management
Business Strategy
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in HR, business or organizational development, PHR, SPHR or MSHR
  • 12+ years of HR Business Partner or related business experience and multi-discipline experiences within HR
  • Prior experience managing other HRBPs across a variety of functional areas
  • History of working within global, technical organizations as a consultative People leader who understands business priorities and translates them into talent strategies that support the business as it grows
  • Experience working across countries with diverse cultures and employment practices
  • Ability to manage competing priorities successfully by taking initiative and showing a bias for action to drive projects to completion in a timely and accurate manner
  • Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal that are proven to be effective in a global, remote work environment
  • Exceptional listening skills, an approachable demeanor that allows you to relate, influence and coach employees at all levels
  • Flexibility, including the ability to think strategically, execute tactically, and collaborate across many teams, levels and situations
Responsibilities
  • Lead a team of People Partners (HRBPs) who serve as advisors to leadership on organizational and talent strategies that supports Aviatrix’s overall business strategy
  • Work closely with designated business leaders as an expert on human resources (such as talent planning, leadership team effectiveness, organizational effectiveness and design) and as a coach and influencer of culture
  • Build trust and credibility with our business leaders to coach and develop organizational leadership and management excellence, and hold leaders accountable to people outcomes
  • Partner with business leaders to drive organizational change, ensuring that transitions are smooth and that employees are engaged and supported throughout the process
  • Plan and execute talent initiatives, such as management development, organizational effectiveness, talent management and learning
  • Identify and surface opportunities to advance the cross-functional effectiveness of our teams and work with leaders to develop initiatives and programs to improve effectiveness
  • Support a remote-first, global workforce of managers and employees throughout the employment lifecycle, including navigating employment relations issues
  • Collaborate with People Operations to develop and deploy company-wide people-oriented programs including promotions, onboarding, performance management, and rewards & recognition programs
  • Help interpret people analytics data and internal trends for each function that is supported to inform business strategy and proactively identify issues
  • Coach managers and leaders on how they can be effective communicators, leaders, and mentors and make great people decisions every day
  • Provide vision and oversight of project plans, influence stakeholders, and identify and respond to emerging requirements
  • Oversee and drive projects, programs, and initiatives

Aviatrix provides cloud security solutions aimed at simplifying and improving security in public cloud networks. Their main product, the Aviatrix Distributed Cloud Firewall, helps organizations implement a zero-trust security model efficiently, minimizing the time and resources needed for setup. This product has been validated by the Enterprise Strategy Group, ensuring its reliability. Aviatrix differentiates itself from competitors by offering a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) tool, which allows potential clients to see how much they could save by choosing their firewall solution over others. The company serves a diverse clientele, including major enterprises, assisting them in tasks such as data center evacuation and the deployment of critical applications across multiple cloud environments. Aviatrix's goal is to enhance security for its clients while also reducing their costs, emphasizing a partnership approach with customers.

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$355.8M

Headquarters

Santa Clara, California

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

-15%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Aviatrix has demonstrated significant cost savings for clients, such as a leading global retailer saving $25 million in data processing costs.
  • Recognition as a leader in the SPARK Matrix for Multi-Cloud Networking Software and inclusion in the Futuriom 50 list underscore Aviatrix's strong market position and growth potential.
  • The launch of the Aviatrix Certified Engineer (ACE) program for multicloud network security specialty training enhances the skill set of IT professionals, fostering industry-wide adoption.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive cloud security market requires Aviatrix to continuously innovate to maintain its edge.
  • Dependence on partnerships and external technologies, such as AI models from multiple providers, could pose integration and reliability challenges.

What makes Aviatrix unique

  • Aviatrix's Distributed Cloud Firewall is validated by the Enterprise Strategy Group, providing a unique assurance of its effectiveness in the market.
  • The company's TCO tool allows clients to compare costs with other cloud firewall solutions, highlighting potential savings and cost-effectiveness.
  • Aviatrix's customer-centric approach and focus on zero-trust security posture set it apart from competitors who may not prioritize these aspects.

Benefits

Stock options

Health coverage

401k

Parental leave

Flexible vacation benefits

Learning & development reimbursement

INACTIVE