Global HR Operations Director

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Alignment:

• Develop and execute people operations strategies that support and drive the company’s overall vision and business objectives.
• Work with leadership to ensure HR/people policies reflect our core values and long-term goals.
• Utilize data-driven insights to inform people strategies and measure the effectiveness of HR initiatives. Provide regular reports to leadership on how HR metrics align with the company’s mission and impact business growth.

Operational Excellence:

• Oversee and improve HR/people processes such as onboarding, offboarding, employee changes, and payroll management to ensure operational efficiency and compliance.
• Ensure that the company continues to comply with all people-related regulatory requirements and guidelines.
• Continuously optimize processes to ensure they support the company’s evolving goals.
• Provide expert guidance on people-related issues and policies across all functional areas, ensuring alignment with the company’s goals and compliance with legal standards
• Ensure all HR operations comply with global, local, state, and federal regulations, while aligning policies with the company’s mission. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of labor laws and proactively address compliance-related matters.
• Partner with the Talent Acquisition team to attract and retain top talent who embody the company’s values. Work closely with leadership to align talent development strategies with the company’s long-term goals.
• Work with the General Counsel and outside firms to ensure we are in compliance with global, federal and state legislation pertaining to all personnel matters
• Administer and communicate HR policies, procedures, and directives to staff including oversight of Employee Handbooks in each jurisdiction.
• Annually review and make recommendations to executive leadership for improvement of the organization’s policies, procedures, and practices on personnel matters, based on industry trends and innovative practices;

Employee Engagement:

• Develop and implement employee engagement programs that align with the company’s vision, fostering a positive and values-driven work culture. Implement feedback loops to continuously assess and improve the employee experience.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with employees and leadership
• Serve as a trusted advisor on HR-related matters, helping to resolve issues and ensure a work environment that supports the company’s vision of inclusivity, collaboration, and innovation.
• Champion a culture of diversity and inclusion that mirrors the company’s commitment to equality, innovation, and community-building.

Leadership Expectations:

• Operate with the highest level of conduct, integrity, and confidentiality, setting the example for the company.
• Develop and nurture strong cross functional partnerships, driving business results and inspiring a culture of transparency, collaboration, and accountability.
• Serve as a leader of company culture, norms, and conduct.
• Ability to balance a strong management presence with a high level of approachability, encouraging and eliciting associate feedback and interaction.

Qualification & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Ten or more years of experience in human resources or people operations, with at least five years in a people management role.
• Experience working in a nimble, mid-sized, and high growth organization.
• Global HR management experience, including state compliance in the US.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, and HR best practices.
• Experience with HR software (e.g., Workday and Oracle) and familiarity with data analysis.
• Advanced skills with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave
• Student loan assistance
• Tuition assistance