Tamara D.

About Tamara D.

Senior People Business Partner and HR leader with 10+ years of experience partnering with executives and managers in startups, high-growth companies, and global organizations. Known for coaching leaders, strengthening team effectiveness, and aligning people strategy with business outcomes.I’m a Senior People Business Partner and people leader who enjoys working at the intersection of people, strategy, and business outcomes. Over the past 10+ years, I’ve partnered with senior leaders across startups, high-growth environments, and global organizations to help teams scale, navigate change, and solve complex people challenges. At the core of my work is a passion for coaching and developing leaders. I enjoy helping managers think through difficult conversations, strengthen their leadership approach, and create clarity and accountability within their teams. I believe strong organizations are built when leaders feel supported, challenged, and equipped to bring out the best in their people. I’m also someone who likes to own the outcome. Whether it\'s improving processes, building scalable People & Culture programs, or helping leaders work through organizational challenges, I focus on practical solutions that move the business forward. My approach combines thoughtful partnership with a bias toward action - launching, learning, and iterating as organizations grow. In my current role, I also lead and mentor a team of People & Culture (HR) professionals, supporting their development while ensuring consistent and thoughtful partnership across the business. I value collaboration and believe the best results come from aligning people around a clear goal and working through challenges together. Across my career, I’ve had the opportunity to support globally distributed teams, navigate rapid organizational growth, and build people practices that strengthen both team health and business performance. What motivates me most is helping leaders and teams succeed through strong partnerships, clear processes, and a shared commitment to solving problems and doing great work.

Experience

1. Director, People Business Partners

   On Location

   Jan 2025 — Present · Raleigh, NC, US

   Senior People Business Partner partnering with senior leaders to align people strategy with business priorities and support organizational growth, team health, and operational effectiveness. Trusted advisor to leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, performance management, and complex employee relations matters, with a strong focus on coaching managers through challenging conversations and leadership development.Lead and coach a team of People Business Partners and People Generalists, providing guidance on employee relations, leadership support, and day-to-day HR partnership across the organization. Act as an escalation point for sensitive people matters while helping develop the HR team’s capability as trusted advisors to the business.Known for driving operational improvements and building scalable people programs, including manager development, performance management frameworks, and cross-functional collaboration initiatives. Approach work with a strong sense of ownership and a bias toward action-launching initiatives, gathering feedback, and continuously improving processes to support a growing organization.Partner across HR Centers of Excellence and business teams to solve complex organizational challenges while balancing employee experience with business needs. Support globally distributed teams and leverage modern HR systems and tools to strengthen people operations and team effectiveness.

Education

• University of Houston

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Psychology