Overview
At Quest Software, we build technology that simplifies IT management and strengthens cybersecurity resilience for organizations around the world. Our people are central to our success, and we are committed to delivering a high-impact, globally consistent employee experience that supports our growth and performance culture.
The Opportunity
Quest Software is seeking a Principal HR Business Partner (Principal HRBP) to play a critical role in shaping and executing our global people strategy. While this role is based in the United States, it operates with a truly global scope and mindset.
We are looking for a strategic partner who can operate beyond regional boundaries — bringing a unified, enterprise-wide lens to talent, organizational effectiveness, and workforce strategy, while navigating local nuances.
This is a highly collaborative role where you will partner closely with senior business leaders, HR Operations, and Centers of Excellence (COEs) across the Americas, EMEA, and APJ. You will help drive alignment, scale, and impact across the organization — ensuring that people strategies are globally consistent, locally relevant, and operationally executable.
Responsibilities
What You’ll Do
Strategic Partnership & Business Impact
Partner with senior leaders to align people strategy with business objectives across regions
Advise on organizational design, workforce planning, and talent allocation in a global, matrixed environment
Use data, insights, and business acumen to influence decisions and drive measurable outcomes
Act as a trusted advisor, balancing speed, scale, and risk in a complex global environment
Talent Strategy & Organizational Effectiveness
Lead global talent reviews, succession planning, and leadership development efforts
Identify high-potential talent and drive development, retention, and mobility strategies
Partner with Talent COEs to implement scalable programs with strong regional adoption
Strengthen leadership capability, particularly in managing distributed and cross-cultural teams
Performance, Engagement & Culture
Drive performance management processes (goal setting, calibration, feedback) with global consistency
Coach leaders on performance, accountability, and team effectiveness
Analyze engagement data and implement targeted actions across geographies
Reinforce a high-performance, inclusive culture aligned to company values
Employee Relations (Global Scope)
Advise on complex employee relations matters across multiple countries in partnership with Legal and regional HR
Navigate varying labor laws, cultural expectations, and risk considerations
Ensure consistent principles with compliant local execution
Partnership with HR Operations & COEs
Partner closely with HR Operations to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant execution of employee lifecycle events (e.g., hiring, promotions, org changes, exits)
Ensure alignment between business decisions and operational execution, maintaining data integrity across systems
Provide a feedback loop to HR Operations on process gaps, friction points, and opportunities for improvement
Collaborate with Compensation, Benefits, Legal, and Talent teams to deliver globally aligned programs
Change Management & Transformation
Lead and support global change initiatives (e.g., org redesigns, M&A, new program rollouts)
Drive adoption across regions, tailoring approach to cultural and operational differences
Build leadership capability to effectively lead through change
Qualifications
What We’re Looking For
8+ years of progressive HR experience, including significant experience as an HR Business Partner
Proven experience supporting global or multi-region organizations (required)
Strong business acumen with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
Demonstrated success operating in complex, matrixed, and distributed environments
Experience in organizational design, talent management, and employee relations across regions
Strong understanding of global employment practices and cultural dynamics
Data-driven mindset with the ability to translate insights into action
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across geographies
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting Sales, GTM, or high-growth organizations
Direct experience supporting EMEA and/or APJ regions
Experience in a tech or SaaS environment
Experience supporting M&A, integrations, or transformation initiatives
Why Quest
At Quest, your work makes an impact. You’ll help organizations get AI-ready while building your career with a global team of innovators. We offer:
Competitive pay, annual bonuses, and top-performer recognition.
Comprehensive health, family, and retirement benefits.
Flexible work options, generous PTO, and wellness programs.
Professional growth through learning platforms, mentorship, and leadership programs.
Inclusive teams that reflect the world we serve, supported by Employee Resource Groups and our Equality & Inclusion Council.
Quest is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Quest is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Quest are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Quest will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Quest encourages applicants of all ages.
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