Director of Human Resources

Job Description: Director of Human Resources

A great opportunity to join a well-established global SaaS company in a growth stage (organic & M&A). This company is seeking a motivated leader to partner with the existing HR Manager to grow and lead their talent functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership: Oversee HR functions to attract, retain, and develop extraordinary talent.
• Culture: Partner with leadership to drive a positive, inspiring culture and implement HR policies, programs, and practices.
• Project Management: Hands-on management of HR projects and programs across multiple offices and remote locations.
• HR Expertise: Manage all HR functions with a strong understanding of US and (preferably) UK employment laws.
• Distributed Work Environment: Implement best people practices in a distributed work environment.
• Strategic Partner: Build trusted relationships with leaders, providing deep insights and proactive solutions.

Ideal Candidate:

• Self-Driven: Superior organizational skills, integrity, and great follow-through.
• Curious and Innovative: Constantly seeks ways to improve.
• Culture Focused: Passionate about culture, employee experience, and engagement.
• Charismatic: Great at building and managing relationships.
• Motivated: Understands the impact of a highly satisfied and driven workforce.
• Business Centric: Balances creating a great workplace with achieving business goals.

Core Responsibilities:

• Lead performance management, talent development, L&D, compensation & benefits, and employee surveys.
• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with legal, security, and audit requirements.
• Advise on cultural practices and support corporate culture, vision, and values.
• Participate in acquisition opportunities, due diligence, and integration workstreams.
• Coach managers in team development and management.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and training.
• Handle employee discipline and termination as needed.

Additional Duties:

• Collaborate with leadership on staffing, recruiting, and retention strategies.
• Implement HR policies, processes, training, and initiatives.
• Oversee compensation, benefits, disciplinary matters, performance management, and training.
• Conduct research and analysis of HR trends and metrics.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations.
• Manage departmental budget and facilitate HR staff development.
• Oversee payroll and office management duties as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, organizational, and time management skills.
• Effective presentation skills for internal and Board communications.
• Analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Leadership and supervisory skills.
• Adaptability to organizational and employee needs.
• Thorough knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS/talent management systems.
• Experience with Rippling is a plus.

This role reports to the CEO and focuses on fostering and expanding a great employee experience.