Director, People Partner

Moloco is a machine learning company empowering organizations of all sizes to grow and unlock the full value of their unique first-party data, elevating the traditional path to performance advertising. While the largest technology companies have proven the speed and scale of ad targeting using data, that same robust performance powered by machine learning has previously been unavailable beyond their platforms.

That's where Moloco steps in. With Moloco's powerful combination of cutting-edge machine learning technologies, we play a unique and visible role in shaping the digital economy, all while enabling companies to stay independent and scale.

An industry leader at the nexus of machine learning, performance marketing, and visionary product infrastructure, Moloco is advancing the advertising technology industry. We ranked in the top 10% of the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private companies for 2023. We were recognized as one of 46 leading Cloud Computing companies, receiving the Stratus Award for 2023 . That same year, we also received Google's Cloud DevOps Dreamers Award , given to companies implementing DevOps practices to drive organizational success and high performance. Lastly, Moloco is a 2024-certified Great Place to Work !

Moloco is headquartered in Silicon Valley, with offices in San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, Seattle, London, Berlin, Seoul, Singapore, Beijing, Gurgaon, Bangalore, Tel Aviv, and Tokyo.

Creating a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion and belonging is core to our existence. To reach our goals, diversity of talent and thought is a critical component of how we operate as an organization. Our workforce is our superpower, and we know that fostering a culture of inclusion, authenticity, and belonging gives us the greatest opportunity to carry out our mission, to empower businesses of all sizes to grow through operational machine learning.

Moloco is a truly rewarding place to work and in an exciting period of growth, which you could be a part of. Join us today and apply now!

The Impact You'll Be Contributing to Moloco :

Moloco is looking for a Director, People Partner to serve as a strategic advisor to some of our most critical executive leaders. This is a high-impact role for a senior HR leader who thrives at the intersection of business strategy, talent, and organizational design.

As a People Partner, you'll embed deeply with executive leaders to guide org design, leadership development, succession planning, and change management—enabling business growth through world-class people strategies.

This role is perfect for someone who loves building deep trusted partnership with the business, thrives in dynamic environments, and brings a calm, clear presence to both day-to-day and high-stakes people challenges.

The Opportunity

People Partnership with Managers and Employees

Act as a trusted thought partner and advisor to executive leaders across Corporate Functions and Product.

Drive org design and effectiveness efforts , including structural changes, role clarity, spans / layers, and operating model refinement

Lead succession planning , talent reviews, and internal mobility planning for critical teams

Serve as a key voice in leadership development , manager effectiveness, and team performance strategies

Partner with COEs (e.g., L&D, Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, People Enablement) to co-create scalable solutions and tailor them to business needs

Anticipate talent risks using people analytics and workforce data , and guide leaders in proactive action

Provide coaching and development to leaders during moments of change —including reorgs, leadership transitions, and business pivots

How Do I Know if the Role is Right For Me?

14+ years of progressive HR or People Partner experience, including at least 3 years partnering directly with executive-level leaders

Deep understanding of business models, GTM motions, and functional priorities across corporate and product teams

Expertise in org design, change management, talent planning, and leadership development

Strong data acumen and ability to use insights to influence decisions

Experience leading through growth, transformation, and ambiguity

Exceptional communication, executive presence, and coaching skills

A high-growth mindset and values that align with Moloco's : humility, curiosity, and creating real value

Why You'll Love This Role This is a unique opportunity to be the bridge between employees, managers, and the broader People function, helping shape how people experience Moloco in one of our most important regions. You'll lead with empathy, coach with confidence, and bring clarity to every lifecycle moment, from hires to transfers to exits. Your work will directly impact employee success, manager growth, and our ability to scale with heart and operational excellence while building engagement and retention in the process.

Our Compensation And Benefits (for United States Residents Only)

In accordance with various state laws, the range provided is a reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. We also offer a competitive benefits package.

Base Pay Range

$195,200 - $292,800 USD

Moloco Thrive : Benefits and Well-Being :

We take care of you and create the conditions for you to do the best work of your career. Through a lens of inclusion, we offer innovative benefits that empower our employees to take care of themselves and their families so they can do the best work of their lives.

Lead with Humility : Everyone's voice is respected, valued, and heard. With humility, we become more open and accessible to each other. We win, lose, and learn together. Accountability and feedback are essential to our success.

Uncapped Growth Mindset : We see all situations as opportunities to learn, grow, and improve as individuals and as an organization. We seek diverse perspectives, encourage curiosity, and promote experimentation to push the boundaries of what's possible.

Create Real Value : We pursue the most impactful opportunities with rigor and integrity. We take intelligent risks and make disciplined trade-offs to maintain deep focus. We help our customers win by delivering durable value.

Go Further Together : We're one team working towards one mission and vision. We collaborate proactively and inclusively, involving the right people at the right time and in the right way. We strive to create a more equitable workplace. We won't let each other fail.

Moloco is an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex and gender, gender expression and identity, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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