Director, People Business Partner

Teamwork makes the stream work. Roku is changing how the world watches TV Roku is the #1 TV streaming platform in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, and we've set our sights on powering every television in the world. Roku pioneered streaming to the TV. Our mission is to be the TV streaming platform that connects the entire TV ecosystem. We connect consumers to the content they love, enable content publishers to build and monetize large audiences, and provide advertisers unique capabilities to engage consumers. From your first day at Roku, you'll make a valuable - and valued - contribution. We're a fast-growing public company where no one is a bystander. We offer you the opportunity to delight millions of TV streamers around the world while gaining meaningful experience across a variety of disciplines. About the role Roku is seeking a Director, People Business Partner to lead strategic people initiatives for our Devices, Product Technology organization from our growing Bengaluru office. This role is pivotal in shaping organizational effectiveness, driving change management, and building a high-performing team locally while partnering closely with senior leaders in our India, APAC, EMEA and our U.S. headquarters. As Roku enters its next phase of growth and profitability, you will lead local initiatives that strengthen our presence in India, foster a strong culture, and ensure alignment with global strategies. You will manage a small team and serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, influencing decisions that impact our global workforce. Why join Roku in Bangalore ? Our newly established Bengaluru office represents an exciting chapter in Roku’s global expansion. This is your opportunity to be part of building something from the ground up, shaping the culture, creating impactful programs, and influencing how we grow in one of the world’s most dynamic tech hubs. You’ll work in a collaborative environment that values innovation, transparency, and data-driven decision-making, while having a direct line to global leaders If you thrive on creating meaningful change, this is the role for you. What You’ll Do Lead Local People Strategy: Drive initiatives that establish and grow Roku’s presence in Bangalore, ensuring compliance with local labor laws and cultural alignment. Strategic Partnership: Collaborate with senior leaders in globally to align People strategies with business priorities and influence decision-making at the leadership level. Team Leadership: Manage and develop People Business Partners, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement. Organizational Development: Diagnose organizational health, design interventions to improve effectiveness, and lead initiatives that strengthen leadership capability and team performance. Change Management: Develop and execute strategies to guide teams through organizational change, ensuring engagement and resilience across geographies. Talent Leadership Development: Coach leaders to take ownership of talent development, succession planning, and performance management, modeling behaviors that reinforce Roku’s culture. Employee Experience: Partner with leaders to identify trends in engagement and performance and implement solutions that enhance the employee experience. Global Collaboration: Work across geographies to maintain a unified company culture while respecting local nuances. Data-Driven Insights: Use analytics and external benchmarks to inform strategies and measure impact, driving continuous improvement in People programs. We’re excited if you have 10+ years of progressive HR/People Business Partner experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role managing a team. Experience working in a global environment, with a US based headquarters. Proven success partnering with senior executives in high-growth, tech-driven environments, ideally supporting engineering and product organizations. Expertise in organizational development, change ... (truncated, view full listing at source)