Director of Talent, Culture and Organizational Effectiveness

NETGEAR has embarked on a significant transformation journey that builds on its strong heritage as a leader in networking and is committed to investing in innovation that will delight and protect customers. Over the past year, NETGEAR has implemented the first phase of its transformation by reorganizing the team, defining new values, purpose and mission, implementing operational improvements, and developing long-term strategies and investment plans for each of its three business units.  

In tandem with this, the People function is also undergoing a significant transformation to modernize and globalize the function to deliver on our People Team Why: “To power our Ne(x)t Gear as a high performing organization, by driving extraordinary people experiences that Align, Engage, and Transform NETGEAR to deliver winning business results”.  

To help deliver on this mission, we are recruiting for a Director of Talent, Culture and Organization Effectiveness to join our team to drive the culture transformation. This is a key strategic role reporting to the SVP, People, and will be part of the People Leadership Team, playing a key thought partner and change agent role.  

This is a hybrid role, expected to be onsite 3 days a week in our San Jose HQ.  

Key Responsibilities: 

Talent Development and Retention  

• Oversee the development and implementation of talent programs, including leadership development, succession planning, and career pathing.  

• Lead performance management initiatives to drive accountability, recognition, and continuous improvement.  

• Analyze talent trends and metrics to inform strategic workforce planning and identify opportunities for growth.  

• Ensure alignment of talent development initiatives with the organization’s strategic priorities.  

 Culture and Employee Experience  

• Serve as a steward of company culture, ensuring it aligns with business goals and reflects our core values.  

• Develop and execute employee engagement strategies informed by data-driven insights.  

• Collaborate with leaders to integrate cultural imperatives into business processes, communications, and decision-making.  

Organizational Effectiveness  

• Lead organizational design and change management efforts to enhance agility and scalability.  

• Partner with senior leadership to assess and optimize team structures, roles, and processes for maximum efficiency and effectiveness.  

• Foster cross-functional collaboration to align people strategies with business objectives.  

• Establish key metrics and evaluation methods to measure organizational health and effectiveness.  

Internal Communications  

• Develop and execute a comprehensive internal communications strategy that aligns with organizational goals and enhances employee engagement.  

• Oversee messaging for key internal announcements, ensuring clarity, alignment with company values, and consistency across channels.  

• Partner with leadership to craft and deliver impactful communications on strategic initiatives, change management, and business updates.  

• Leverage technology and platforms to enhance communication flow, ensuring accessibility and inclusivity for a global workforce.  

• Measure the effectiveness of internal communications initiatives and make data-driven improvements.  

 M&A Cultural Integration 

• Develop and lead cultural integration strategies and plans that align with organizational values, ensuring seamless transitions during mergers and acquisitions. 

• Partner with senior leaders to lead change management initiatives and support effective communication across merging entities. 

• Design and implement strategies to maintain employee engagement, manage cultural risks, and retain key talent throughout the M&A process. 

• Establish KPIs to track cultural integration effectiveness, gather employee feedback, and adjust strategies to promote long-term cultural cohesion. 

Workplace Operations  

• Oversee workplace operations globally, ensuring safe, productive, and inclusive environments.  

• Partner with Workplace Operations, IT, and other functions to ensure seamless workplace experiences in both physical and virtual settings.  

• Lead the development and implementation of workplace policies, ensuring compliance and adaptability to hybrid work trends.  

• Continuously evaluate and improve workplace tools, resources, and spaces to meet the evolving needs of the workforce.  

 Required Qualifications  

• Proven track record of 10+ years in Human Resources, Talent Management, Organizational Development, or a related field, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.  

• Proven people leader with the ability to inspire, motivate and mentor.  

• Experience managing workplace operations, internal communications, and implementing hybrid or flexible work strategies.  

• Strong expertise in culture-building, change management, and organizational design.  

• Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.  

• Excellent communication, influence, and relationship-building capabilities across all organizational levels.  

• Experience with leading transformational programs.

Preferred Qualifications  

• Global or regional HR leadership experience in a multinational corporation and/or high growth technology company.  

• Certification and/or relevant experience in change management, organizational development, or executive coaching.  

• Experience with HR technology and tools for talent management, workplace operations, and communication platforms.  

• Advanced degree in Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, Communications, or related fields.  

Company Statement/Values:  

At NETGEAR, we are on a mission to unleash the full potential of connectivity with intelligent solutions that delight and protect. We turn ideas into innovative networking products that connect people, power businesses, and advance the way we live.  

We're a performance-driven, talented and diverse team that's committed to delivering world-class products for our customers. As a company, we value our employees as the most essential building blocks of our success. And as teammates, we commit to taking our work to the Next Gear by living our values: we Dare to Transform the future, Connect and Delight our customers, Communicate Courageously with each other and collaborate to Win It Together. You’ll find our values woven through our processes, present in our decisions, and celebrated throughout our culture. 

We strive to attract top talent and create a great workplace where people feel engaged, inspired, challenged, proud and respected. If you are creative, forward-thinking, passionate about technology and are looking for a rewarding career to make an impact, then you've got what it takes to succeed at NETGEAR. Join our network and help us shape the future of connectivity. 

NETGEAR is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition including genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. It also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.