Human Resources Director (Sunnyvale)

Job Summary

The Director of Employee Experience provides strategic leadership and direct oversight of Human Resources and payroll administration, focusing on creating an exceptional employee experience across the organization. This role combines strategic vision with hands-on execution, driving both people-focused initiatives and operational excellence. The position is responsible for developing and implementing effective HR strategies while ensuring accurate and compliant payroll processing. Reporting to the CFO, this role partners with leadership to support a people-centered culture and operational objectives through excellence in HR service delivery, administrative efficiency, and employee engagement.

Essential Job Functions

Strategic Leadership & Team Growth

• Partner with senior leadership to define and execute the Employee Experience strategy in alignment with organizational objectives
• Advise executives on culture, employee engagement, performance optimization, and change management
• Lead cultural transformation initiatives that reinforce core values and address organizational challenges
• Foster an environment of continuous learning and professional growth across administrative teams

Culture & Employee Engagement

Human Resources Leadership

Team Leadership

HR Analytics & Reporting

Employee Relations

Performance Management & Professional Development

Payroll Administration

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Education & Experience

Critical Experience Requirements

Technical Skills

Leadership & Interpersonal Skills

Competencies & Expectations

Working Conditions

Salary $145-$200K base + 20% yearly bonus + 401k + Insurance + PTO + Vacation + 15 sick days.