Proofpoint

VP, Global Shared Services

Proofpoint$180K — $220K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in HR operations or related fields
  • 5+ years in senior leadership roles
  • Experience leading global HR shared services
  • Ability to manage multi-year transformation roadmaps
  • Strong understanding of global employment laws
  • Experience in tiered shared services models
  • Proven success managing global complexity

Responsibilities

  • Define and lead HR Shared Services strategy for operational excellence
  • Oversee HR operations across the employee lifecycle
  • Establish service delivery standards and performance metrics
  • Develop roadmaps to modernize HR shared services
  • Continuously evolve the operating model for business needs
  • Design and implement efficient HR processes
  • Lead the evolution of the HR technology ecosystem

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Flexible work environment
  • Annual wellness and community outreach days
  • Recognition for contributions
  • Global collaboration and networking opportunities
Full Job Description
Strategy and Operations
  • Define and lead the global HR Shared Services strategy, driving operational excellence and continuous improvement
  • Oversee HR operations across the full employee lifecycle, ensuring consistency, quality, and scalability
  • Establish and manage service delivery standards, including SLAs, KPIs, and performance metrics
  • Develop and execute multi year roadmaps to modernize and scale HR shared services globally
  • Continuously assess and evolve the operating model to meet changing business and workforce needs

Process and Technology

  • Design and implement scalable, efficient HR processes and service delivery models
  • Lead the evolution of the HR technology ecosystem to enable automation, self service, and an improved employee experience
  • Partner with HR and cross functional teams to streamline workflows and reduce complexity
  • Identify and implement opportunities for digital enablement and process optimization

Data, Compliance and Governance

  • Ensure data integrity, security, and governance across all HR systems and processes
  • Maintain compliance with global employment laws, regulations, and data privacy requirements
  • Leverage data and analytics to generate insights, inform decisions, and improve operational performance
  • Establish controls and standards that ensure consistency and mitigate risk globally

Leadership and Partnership

  • Build, lead, and develop a high performing global HR Shared Services and HRIS organization
  • Lead through other leaders, scaling capability, accountability, and impact across regions
  • Partner closely with HR centers of excellence, HR Business Partners, and cross functional leaders including IT, Finance, and Legal
  • Serve as a strategic advisor on HR operations, shared services, and employee experience
  • Navigate global complexity and drive alignment across diverse stakeholders, regions, and business units
What We’re Looking For

Experience

  • 10 plus years of experience in HR operations or related fields, including 5 plus years in senior leadership roles
  • Proven experience leading global HR shared services or operations functions in complex, matrixed organizations
  • Proven ability to lead through leaders and scale high performing global teams
  • Experience driving multi year transformation roadmaps, including process, technology, and service delivery evolution
  • Demonstrated success managing global complexity across regions, regulatory environments, and stakeholder groups
  • Experience operating within a tiered Shared Services model, including self service, case management, and SLA driven environments
  • Strong understanding of global employment laws, compliance, and HR best practices

Skills and Attributes

  • Strategic and systems thinker with the ability to design and scale HR operations
  • Strong executive presence with the ability to influence and partner at senior levels
  • Deep expertise in HR systems, process optimization, and service delivery models
  • Data driven mindset with strong analytical and problem solving capabilities
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Detail oriented with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and operational excellence

Why Proofpoint?

At Proofpoint, we believe that an exceptional career experience includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Here are just a few reasons you’ll love working with us:

  • Competitive compensation

  • Comprehensive benefits

  • Career success on your terms

  • Flexible work environment

  • Annual wellness and community outreach days

  • Always on recognition for your contributions

  • Global collaboration and networking opportunities

 

Our Culture:

Our culture is rooted in values that inspire belonging, empower purpose and drive success-every day, for everyone.

 

How to Apply

Interested? Submit your application along with any supporting information- we can’t wait to hear from you!

About Proofpoint

Proofpoint is a cybersecurity company that provides cloud-based solutions for threat protection, compliance, governance, and secure communication. The company's products include email security, advanced threat protection, information protection, digital risk protection, and compliance and archiving. Proofpoint serves customers in various industries, including healthcare, financial services, government, and education. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Campbell, California.
Learn more about Proofpoint
Size
3,658 employees
Market Cap
$10 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$163.8 million
Founded
2002
5 Year Trend
+31.7%
Revenue
$1 billion
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