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Sr. Talent & Performance Partner, NA

Vantage Data Centers
paid time off, 401(k)
United States, California, Santa Clara
Feb 06, 2026
About Vantage Data Centers Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world's well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands. People and Culture/Learning and Development The People and Culture (P&C) team is responsible for managing the entire employee lifecycle from recruitment through retirement, collaborating closely with various departments such as New Site Development, Construction, Operations, Sales, Finance, Tech & Systems, and Legal to ensure a cohesive and supportive work environment. Our P&C team is distinguished by its proactive and strategic approach. Unlike in many organizations where P&C functions are limited to administrative oversight, our P&C professionals are empowered with the authority and responsibility to drive critical processes directly. This includes talent acquisition, employee development, performance management, and organizational planning. By leveraging in-house expertise, our P&C team can align long-term organizational sustainability with innovative P&C practices and cost-effective strategies. This alignment ensures that our workforce is engaged, motivated, and equipped to contribute to the company's success. Each member of our P&C team plays a pivotal role in making high-impact decisions, resulting in a more dynamic and productive work environment. Our Talent & Performance team sits within the wider Learning and Development department and designs and delivers the global performance, talent mapping & succession, leadership programs, coaching, and 360 feedback practices that help Vantage identify, grow, and retain great people. This Partner role is the regional execution lead for North America, contributing NA insights to global standards and select global projects. Position Overview This role can be based in any of our US locations: Denver, CO; Phoenix, AZ; Santa Clara, CA; or Ashburn, VA in alignment with our flexible work policy. (3 days on site required, 2 days flexible). The Sr. Talent & Performance Partner, NA increases regional capacity and impact by owning North America execution of performance management, talent mapping & succession, leadership/HiPo programs, executive coaching operations, and 360 feedback-while partnering with the Global Director to uphold common standards and contribute to global improvements. Success looks like smooth, on-time NA cycles, decision ready talent insights, high-quality enablement for leaders, strong partnership of NA talent and clear metrics that inform global calibration. Essential Job Functions Performance Management - NA execution Own NA performance cycle plans/timelines, regional communications, and Workday operational steps (e.g., launches, mass-advance support, issue triage); drive completions and publish monthly NA metrics (goals, self-reviews, calibration throughput). Deliver enablement for managers and employees (goal quality, feedback cadence); equip P&C partners with playbooks and quick-guides tailored to NA. Talent Mapping & Succession - NA facilitation Coordinate NA mapping rhythm and data hygiene (9-box placements, slate updates); facilitate NA talent reviews and prepare decision-ready packets for ELT/Global calibration. Leadership/Hi-Po Programs & Assessments - NA delivery Project-manage NA cohorts of Global and Regional High Potential Programs: scheduling, communications, vendor logistics; coordinate Psychometric/360 logistics, engaging participants and managers, and package insights for leaders. 360 Feedback - NA support and administration Support in the promotion and management of 360 degree feedback programs. Manage 360s for NA (setup, communications, debrief scheduling), track usage vs. budget, and surface aggregate insights to leadership. Enablement & New Talent Practices - NA pilots Lead NA pilots (continuous feedback, mentoring, mobility) aligned to global guidance; build facilitator guides and capture adoption metrics to inform global scale-up. Stakeholder Partnering & Coaching Serve as a credible partner to NA leaders and P&C; deliver selective facilitation/coaching; escalate complex coaching cases to approved providers. Additional duties as assigned by Management Job Requirements Bachelor's degree in Human Resources/ Business / Organizational Development and / or equivalent qualifications in Learning and Development 8+ years in Talent Management / Performance / L&D or HRBP roles with strong program and stakeholder management; experience running regional cycles in a global company. Hands-on Workday talent/performance operations; comfort with 9-box, succession processes, 360 tools, and coaching vendor coordination. Strong facilitation, coaching and enablement skills; ability to translate global standards into clear NA guidance. Comfort working with senior and high potential leaders; ability to coach managers on performance/talent Analytical competence to build metrics packs and dashboards (e.g., Excel/Power BI); crisp storytelling with data. (Preferred) experience supporting leadership programs and psychometric tools (e.g. Hogan) Operates with limited supervision; anticipates risks; influences cross-functionally Extensive experience using Microsoft Office software tools, such as excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and word. Travel required as expected to be up to 10% but may increase over time as business evolves Physical Demands and Special Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Additional Details Salary Range: $120,000 - $170,000 Base + Bonus (this range is based on Colorado market data and may vary in other locations) This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown. We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other's strengths and respecting each other's weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations. Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community. Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values. Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers. We'll be accepting applications for at least one week from the date this role is posted. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply soon-we're excited to find the right person and will keep the role open until we do!