Sr. Director, People Talent & Business Partnership

About The RoleCredo is seeking a Sr. Director, People Talent & Business Partnership to lead an integrated people model that unifies Talent Acquisition and People Business Partnership under a single strategic leader. This role is accountable for delivering a seamless, high‑impact people experience to business leaders across the full talent lifecycle, from workforce planning and hiring through onboarding, performance, and retention.This is a senior, hands‑on leadership role for a systems‑oriented people leader who can balance strategic partnership, operational rigor, and team leadership. The senior director will serve as the single point of accountability for leader experience, while building strong recruiting and business partner capabilities that scale with Credo’s growth.Base salary range is $225,000-275,000 a year. The base salary offer will depend on factors such as education, experience, training, skills, qualifications, and location. This position is also eligible for a discretionary bonus, equity and a full range of medical and other benefits.Location: Prioritizing San Jose, CA (hybrid)This role is preferably based in San Jose in a hybrid capacity; exceptional candidates outside the area will be considered based on overall qualifications and ability to be in office on a frequent basis.Why CredoPurpose: We invest in what matters. From meaningful future shaping projects to competitive compensation, we empower you to grow your career while making a lasting impact.People: Connection starts within. We collaborate, celebrate wins, and create an environment where everyone can do their best work.Possibilities: Our belief shapes what’s next. Our technology powers the most reliable and energy-efficient connections around the world – and our team powers new products and markets that come next.Key ResponsibilitiesIntegrated Leader & Customer Experience DesignDesign and deliver a predictable, high‑trust leader experience, treating the people approach as as a customer‑grade journey on adoption, satisfaction and outcomesServe as the single accountable people leader for the business, unifying Talent Acquisition and People Business Partnering into a cohesive operating modelAct as the voice of the leader within the People organization, ensuring feedback loops, execution clarity, and continuous improvementPartner closely with senior leaders to translate business strategy into seamless delivery across the full talent lifecycle: workforce planning → hiring → onboarding → performance → retentionAct as a trusted advisor and coach to leaders on organizational effectiveness, talent decisions, and change leadershipTalent Acquisition Strategy & ExecutionSet and lead Credo’s global talent acquisition strategy, aligning near term hiring with long term growth, expansion, and acquisition plansBuild, develop, and lead a high performing, multi-geography recruiting organization, including TA Partners embedded with business unitsEstablish scalable recruiting processes, tools, service levels, and performance metrics that improve hiring speed, quality, and consistencyDrive strong, consistent candidate experiences across all regions and rolesEvolve early career and internship programs to build sustainable, future ready talent pipelinesPartner cross-functionally to continue to build Credo’s employer brand and differentiate our employee value propositionPeople Business Partner LeadershipLead and develop a team of People Business Managers/Partners aligned to strategic business organizationsOwn workforce and capacity planning, organizational design, and talent integration at the business unit levelEnsure strong execution of core people programs in partnership with COEs, including total rewards, performance management, talent reviews, succession, and retention strategiesDrive accountability for outcomes such as time to productivity, early attrition, and leadership effectivenessOperating Model, Data & EnablementPartner closely with People Operations & Technology to embed data, AI, and automation across recruiting and people processesChampion the integrity and use of people and recruiting data insights to inform decisions and improve outcomesEnsure compliance with employment laws, data privacy requirements, and regional hiring regulationsOptimize vendor, agency, and partner relationships to support scalable executionQualifications10+ years of progressive talent management leadership experienceProven experience leading multi‑geography teams in fast‑growing or technology‑driven organizationsStrong capability in workforce planning, organizational design, and leader partnershipDeep fluency in talent management technologies, people data, and analyticsDemonstrated ability to build trust, influence senior leaders, and lead through changeExperience supporting global expansion and/or acquisitionsExcellent communication, judgment, and organizational skillsPreferred QualificationsExperience building talent strategies for complex, highly specialized rolesTrack record of elevating talent branding that attracts scarce talent, reinforces company reputation, and supports business growthSemiconductor, hardware, or technology experienceStrong background in complex talent ecosystemsAbout Credo Credo’s mission is to transform connectivity at scale through fast, reliable, and energy-efficient system solutions. Our high-speed copper and optical interconnect products deliver industry-leading power and performance at up to 1.6T to meet the ever-expanding data infrastructure demands of AI.Our product portfolio includes ZeroFlap (ZF) Active Electrical Cables (AECs) and ZF optical transceivers, OmniConnect memory solutions, and a suite of retimers and DSPs for optical and copper Ethernet and PCIe, all leveraging the PILOT diagnostic and analytics software platform. Credo innovations enable our customers to connect the systems that connect the world.Credo is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, email people@credosemi.com.