Sr. Director, HR Business Partner

Open Gov is the leader in AI and ERP solutions for local and state governments in the U.S. More than 2,000 cities, counties, state agencies, school districts, and special districts rely on the Open Gov Public Service Platform to operate efficiently, adapt to change, and strengthen the public trust. Category-leading products include enterprise asset management, procurement and contract management, accounting and budgeting, billing and revenue management, permitting and licensing, and transparency and open data.

These solutions come together in the Open Gov ERP, allowing public sector organizations to focus on priorities and deliver maximum ROI with every dollar and decision in sync. Learn about Open Gov’s mission to power more effective and accountable government and the vision of high-performance government for every community at

Job Summary

Open Gov is looking for a Sr. Director, HR Business Partner to serve as a strategic partner to leadership, shaping the people priorities that help the business scale while strengthening the culture that makes Open Gov a mission-driven place to work. You'll counsel executives and leaders across the organization on complex HR matters, translating business goals into people strategy in a fast-changing environment.

Your leadership will directly shape employee engagement, performance, and talent planning as Open Gov grows.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic partner to leaders, helping them achieve business results while strengthening team performance, culture, and retention
• Develop and drive HR programs and initiatives across performance management, compensation, employee development, and succession planning
• Coach leaders to build strong performance management capability, including delivering effective feedback and addressing issues directly
• Lead organizational design, re-org, and change management efforts, including acquisition integration work
• Champion an AI-native culture within the Pune HR team and across the business, redesigning how teams work
• Analyze people trends and metrics to identify opportunities and shape people strategy, programs, and policy
• Assist in building and deliver training and development content across the company, creating tailored paths for client groups
• Partner with Legal and HR Centers of Excellence to ensure consistent, compliant HR practice across the organization
• Act as a champion and advocate for Open Gov's culture and values at every level of the company

Requirements and Preferred Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field, or equivalent work experience
• 12+ years of progressive HR experience, including significant experience advising senior and executive leadership
• Strong knowledge of HR operational practice, including employee relations, compensation, leave management, and employment law
• Exceptional judgment and communication skills, with the ability to navigate difficult conversations and push back when needed
• Excellent priority setting and project/time management skills with the flexibility and adaptability to respond to shifting business needs
• High professional standards and a strong customer experience mentality with an energetic, positive attitude can quickly build partnerships, relationships, and trust
• Experience using AI-native tools to accelerate workflows and improve efficiency
• Experience scaling HR functions in a high-growth environment preferred
• Proficiency with HRIS, engagement survey tools, and performance management systems

Compensation:

Atlanta, GA: $200,000 - $246,000

On target ranges above include base plus a portion of variable compensation that is earned based on company and individual performance.

The final compensation will be determined by a number of factors such as qualifications,…