StubHub

Director, Global Workforce Optimization

StubHub$200K — $225K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of operations leadership experience preferred, especially in customer service.
  • Strong analytical and communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Proven leadership and influential capabilities in fostering positive culture.
  • Familiarity with managing a large-scale global operations team (300K contacts/month).
  • Proficiency in both functional and technical skills, including internet and office applications.

Responsibilities

  • Lead global workforce strategies including forecasting and headcount planning.
  • Negotiate contracts for outsourced partners including pricing and SLAs.
  • Develop and report on productivity metrics to ensure resource efficiency.
  • Evaluate and maintain an active pipeline of prospective outsourcing partners.
  • Define enterprise KPIs to support labor decision-making for Global Operations leadership.
  • Oversee location strategy and workforce planning decision-making.
  • Collaborate with HR and finance teams for data-driven workforce management.

Benefits

  • Accelerated growth environment for rapid skill enhancement and career advancement.
  • Top tier compensation package including superior benefits.
  • Generous paid time off for work-life balance.
  • Comprehensive benefits package with 401k and health, vision, and dental insurance options.
  • Vibrant team-building events to foster collaboration and personal growth.
Full Job Description
The Global Workforce Optimization Director owns workforce planning and productivity measurement across the full support organization, in-house and outsourced. You'll turn volume forecasts and service targets into headcount and capacity plans, recommend the right mix of internal and external delivery, and own the metrics and reporting that show how efficiently that capacity is performing against plan. Where outsourcing is the right lever, you'll lead partner evaluation and contract negotiation - from assessing the vendor landscape through structuring rate cards, SLAs, and performance terms.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position requiring flexibility in terms of schedule. Nights and/or weekends may be required based on the needs of the business.

This role is based in Atlanta, GA and up to 20% travel will be required to our offices in New York, Los Angeles, Limerick, and other international partner sites. You will lead teams in some of these locations.

What You'll Do
  • Lead the development and execution of global workforce strategies and processes, inclusive of forecasting, headcount planning, scheduling, and real-time analysis.
  • Own the development and negotiation of outsourced partner contracts, including pricing structure, SLAs, and performance terms.
  • Own productivity measurements, defining and reporting on occupancy, utilization, handle time, and others to ensure efficient use of resources.
  • Continuously evaluate prospective outsourcing partners, maintaining an active pipeline of vendors that could improve service capability, geographic coverage, or cost structure.
  • Define enterprise KPIs and frameworks which support the Global Operations leadership team in all key labor decisions.
  • Lead location strategy, workforce planning, and data modeling to support in-house and outsourcing efforts.
  • Create frameworks and governance tools to support long-term workforce strategy.
  • Collaborate with HR, finance, and other cross-functional teams to ensure data-driven decision making.
  • Develop and oversee the process flow for intake, analysis, and delivery of requests for new site locations, change of sites, change of services, and staffing needs.
  • Act as a culture ambassador; actively embody the StubHub cultural values while encouraging others to do the same.

Who You Are
  • Strategic Leadership - Ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives to achieve organizational goals and drive performance excellence.
  • Strategic Thinking - Ability to anticipate future challenges and opportunities and develop proactive strategies to address them.
  • Analytical - Data-Obsessed, be inquisitive, root all decisions in data and ensure its integrity.
  • Operational and Organization Design - Map out and design an organization and support structure that leads to outsized performance results
  • Change Management - Experience leading organizational change initiatives and driving adoption of new processes and procedures.
  • Performance Management - Demonstrated ability to set and monitor performance metrics and KPIs to drive continuous improvement and achieve results.
  • Communication - Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey information clearly and effectively across all levels of the organization, including executives, department heads and external partners.
  • Problem Solving - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify root causes of issues and develop effective solutions. Also, must challenge the status quo and an openness to being wrong.
  • Team Building - Skill in building and fostering a collaborative and inclusive team environment that promotes engagement and accountability.
  • Customer Focus - Commitment to prioritizing the needs and satisfaction of customers in all decision-making and actions.
  • Adaptability - Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, with the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and business needs.

What You've Done
  • 10+ years of operations leadership experience is preferred (Bonus for customer service experience).
  • Advanced analytical, verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated leadership and influential capabilities with the ability to drive a positive culture.
  • Proficient in functional/technical skills; Internet applications, office applications, internal tools.
  • Strong familiarity with running a large-scale and global operations team (300K contacts/month).
  • Strong out of the box problem solving and decisive decision-making abilities. See a path that others don't see.
  • Strong ability to lead, coach, motivate, inspire, and empower others to deliver excellence

What We Offer
  • Accelerated Growth Environment: Immerse yourself in an environment designed for swift skill and knowledge enhancement, where you can scale your career.
  • Top Tier Compensation Package: Enjoy a rewarding compensation package that includes premier benefits, aligning with our commitment to recognizing and valuing your contributions.
  • Paid Time Off: Generous Paid Time Off, allowing you to manage your schedule and recharge as needed.
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package: Prioritize your well-being with a comprehensive benefits package featuring 401k and premium Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance options.
  • Team-Building Events: Engage in vibrant team events that foster camaraderie and collaboration, creating an atmosphere for celebrating your professional and personal growth.


The anticipated gross base pay range is below for this role. Actual compensation will vary depending on factors such as a candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, and competencies. Base annual salary is one component of StubHub's total compensation and competitive benefits package, which includes equity, 401(k), paid time off, paid parental leave, and comprehensive health benefits.

Salary Range

$200,000-$225,000 USD

About StubHub

StubHub is an online ticketing platform that allows users to buy and sell tickets to live events. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. StubHub offers tickets to a wide range of events, including concerts, sports games, and theater performances. The company's platform is user-friendly and allows users to easily search for and purchase tickets. StubHub is committed to providing a safe and secure platform for buying and selling tickets, and offers a FanProtect Guarantee to ensure that buyers receive valid tickets on time.
Learn more about StubHub
Size
2,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2000

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