Head of Talent Management

Working at Atlassian

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Overview

We’re looking for a Head of Talent Management to oversee a portfolio of programs, products, and tools designed to help us attract, develop, and retain the talent Atlassian needs to thrive. You’ll operate as a player and coach of a high‑performing team to build and scale effective talent management solutions that enable the business to achieve its goals. You’ll “Play As a Team” with the broader Talent Team, partner teams (e.g., HRBP, Compensation, Talent Acquisition), support teams (e.g., People Operations, People Insights, People Technology), and stakeholders to build a thriving talent ecosystem that meets the evolving needs of the business. There's endless opportunity to have an impact at Atlassian and we’re looking for a strategic builder to help us achieve as much as we can in the years ahead. This role will sit on the Talent team and report to the Head of Talent and Employee Relations.

Responsibilities

Lead and grow a high-performing team of talent management professionals, providing coaching, direction, and opportunities to thrive

Design, implement, and continuously improve talent management programs across performance management, career development, internal mobility, top talent, succession planning, and more

Identify opportunities to build, improve, and scale impactful talent solutions across the business

Partner with cross‑functional teams and leaders to collaboratively deliver solutions that meet the needs of the business

Foster a high‑performance culture that celebrates impact and innovation, and strengthens our ability to attract, develop, and retain top talent

Build trusted partnerships across Atlassian to drive alignment, collaboration, and shared success

Empower the team to harness AI, integrating it into workflows and talent solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness

Use data and industry insights to guide decision‑making and measure the impact of our work

Cultivate a culture of experimentation and innovation, encouraging new ideas and continuous improvement

Who you are

Visionary leader and builder who inspires teams to create and scale new programs from the ground up

You have an entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for leveraging AI and technology to transform talent management

Bar raiser who sets high standards and motivates others to achieve excellence

Business / customer‑focused leader who connects talent strategy to business outcomes and empowers teams to deliver impact

Skilled at developing, coaching, and empowering high‑performing teams to operate autonomously and drive results

Influential communicator who builds strong relationships and alignment across all levels and functions

Growth‑oriented leader who fosters a culture of learning, innovation, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

15+ years in talent management, HR, or related fields, with executive and people leadership experience

Demonstrated success in leading and scaling talent programs in fast‑paced, distributed environments

Experience leveraging AI or advanced analytics in HR / talent contexts

Strong business acumen and executive presence

Proven ability to lead and develop teams in a global, cross‑functional environment

Compensation

At Atlassian, we strive to design equitable, explainable, and competitive compensation programs. For this role, the base pay ranges are :

Zone A : $239,400 – $312,550

Zone B : $216,000 – $282,000

Zone C : $198,900 – $259,675

It may also be eligible for benefits, bonuses, commissions, and equity.

Benefits & Perks

Atlassian offers a wide range of perks and benefits designed to support you, your family, and to help you engage with your local community. Our offerings include health and wellbeing resources, paid volunteer days, and so much more.

About Atlassian

At Atlassian, we’re motivated by a common goal : to unleash the potential of every team. Our software products help teams all over the planet and our solutions are designed for all types of work. Team collaboration through our tools makes what may be impossible alone, possible together. We believe that the unique contributions of all Atlassians create our success. To ensure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyone's perspectives and experience, we never discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

To provide you the best experience, we can support with accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our recruitment team during your conversation with them.

To learn more about our culture and hiring process, visit https : / / go.atlassian.com / crh.

Job Details

Seniority level : Mid‑Senior level

Employment type : Full‑time

Job function : Human Resources

Industries : Software Development

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