Sr. Business People Partner (GTM)
Proton
| Company | Proton |
| Category | HR & Recruiting |
| Location | Paris |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Senior |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Last verified | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
Join Proton and build a better internet where privacy is the default
Proton was founded in 2014 by scientists from CERN on a simple truth: privacy is a fundamental human right . Since then, we’ve built the world’s largest encrypted email service (Proton Mail) and expanded into Proton VPN, Proton Drive, Proton Pass, and Proton Calendar—tools used by millions globally to protect their freedom, fight censorship, and keep their data safe. In some situations, Proton has literally helped save lives!
We are profitable, independent (no VC control), and selectively hire from the top ~1% of applicants. Our 600+ team members across 50+ countries come from leading organizations and elite academic backgrounds. We move fast, keep hierarchy light, and prioritize impact over optics. If you want to do meaningful work with exceptionally high-caliber people, this is it. Join us and do work you can truly be proud of!
People Partner
We are looking for a Senior People Business Partner to support our GTM organization (Sales & Marketing). In this role, you will partner closely with leaders to build high-performing teams, raise the talent bar, and solve complex organizational challenges as we scale.
You will help leaders make better people decisions, drive accountability, and build teams that deliver results. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, high-expectation environments and enjoys working directly with ambitious leaders.
What You’ll Do
Partner closely with Sales and Marketing leaders to provide clear recommendations on talent, performance, and org structure
Lead people initiatives that improve team performance and leadership capability
Build High-Performance Teams and drive performance management and talent reviews
Advise leaders on team design, scaling, and role clarity
Diagnose organizational problems and propose practical solutions
Support leaders through periods of rapid growth and change
Partner with leaders to raise the hiring bar and ensure hiring decisions align with long-term team success
Who You Are
6–10 years experience in HRBP or People Partner roles in a SaaS company
Experience and knowledge of French labour law (knowledge of other European locations a plus)
Experience supporting Sales, Marketing, or GTM teams
Strong experience in performance management, org design, and talent strategy
Experience in high-growth or scaling companies
Experience coaching and challenging senior leaders
Ability to diagnose complex people and organizational issues
Track record of solving people problems and improving team performance
Comfortable working with demanding leaders and ambitious goals
Benefits
What we offer
Work that Matters: millions of people trust Proton with their privacy. We answer only to our users — not advertisers, not investors with conflicting agendas, not governments. The work you do here is real, and the impact is measurable. (read more about our impact here )
A great Team: Our team is diverse, collaborative, and tight-knit with people coming from all walks of life, including many of the world’s top academic institutions and organizations, such as MIT, Harvard, Stanford, Caltech, Cambridge, and ETH.
Technology: you'll get the right hardware and the right software you need to do your best work.
Learning & Development: we invest in your growth because sharp people make us better. Proton is one of the fastest ways to accelerate your career because you'll be thrown into real challenges, with real ownership, from day one.
Employee Benefits: your wellbeing isn't an afterthought. We offer strong health coverage, solid retirement options, generous leave, and wellness support so you can bring your best self to work every day
Stock Options: at Proton, we all have the opportunity to be owners of the company. From day one, you have a real stake in what we'