Overview

Working at Atlassian

Atlassians can choose where they work – whether in an office, from home, or a combination of the two. That way, Atlassians have more control over supporting their family, personal goals, and other priorities. We can hire people in any country where we have a legal entity.We are seeking a dynamic Director-level HR Business Partner to lead strategic special projects that accelerate the impact of our People function. This role sits at the intersection of HR strategy, business transformation, and technology innovation, with a strong emphasis on applying AI and emerging technologies to reshape how we support leaders, employees, and the business.

You will partner closely with the VP of HRBPs, business leaders, and cross-functional partners to design and deliver initiatives that advance organizational effectiveness, elevate leadership capability, and modernize the HRBP operating model.

This is a unique opportunity for a forward-looking HR leader who is excited to experiment, challenge norms, and create scalable, tech-enabled solutions that redefine how HR drives business value.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Projects & Transformation
Lead and execute high-priority, cross-functional projects sponsored by the VP of HRBPs (e.g., workforce planning, leadership development, operating model redesign).
Serve as a strategic advisor on organizational design, change management, and business transformation.
AI & Future of HR
Partner with People Tech and AI teams to identify opportunities where AI can improve HRBP workflows, talent processes, and leader/employee experience.
Pilot and implement AI-driven tools for workforce insights, employee engagement, and productivity.
Act as a thought leader in AI adoption across the HRBP community, building capability and readiness.
Business Partnership & Influence
Provide targeted HRBP support to select business leaders during critical moments of transformation.
Use data and analytics to influence decisions and measure impact of programs.
Innovation & Capability Building
Design and scale best practices for HRBPs to embed AI-driven approaches in their daily work.
Coach and upskill peers and business partners on navigating the evolving HR tech landscape.

Qualifications

Compensation

At Atlassian, we strive to design equitable, explainable, and competitive compensation programs. To support this goal, the baseline of our range is higher than that of the typical market range, but in turn we expect to hire most candidates near this baseline. Base pay within the range is ultimately determined by a candidate's skills, expertise, or experience. In the United States, we have three geographic pay zones. For this role, our current base pay ranges for new hires in each zone are:

Zone A: $250,200 - $326,650

Zone B: $225,900 - $294,925

Zone C: $207,900 - $271,425

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

Please visit go.atlassian.com/payzones for more information on which locations are included in each of our geographic pay zones. However, please confirm the zone for your specific location with your recruiter.

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. To learn more, visit go.atlassian.com/perksandbenefits.

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 go.atlassian.com/crh.

Principal HRBP - People Initiatives & Strategic Projects

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