Head of People / Director of HR

Head Of People / Director Of HR

The Head Of People / HR Director will be a trusted business partner to the executive team and a hands-on leader for employees across the organization. This individual will oversee all aspects of the people functionincluding talent acquisition, employee relations, compliance, compensation, training, organizational development, and HR operations. We are looking for a grounded, highly organized leader who can move seamlessly between strategic conversations with the C-suite and tactical problem-solving with employees and managers. This role is about building structure and driving initiatives to support engagement, performance culture, and employee well-being.

Key responsibilities include :

• Develop and execute the company's people strategy aligned with business objectives and growth plans.
• Serve as a thought partner and business partner to the CEO and executive team, providing data-driven insights, reporting, and recommendations.
• Lead organizational development initiatives, including culture-building, employee engagement, and communication strategies.
• Oversee HR operations, including payroll and benefits administration.
• Ensure compliance with all employment laws.
• Create and implement training and development programs.
• Partner with leaders to address employee relations issues.
• Build a compensation philosophy and structure.
• Design and lead talent acquisition strategies.
• Organize and modernize employee files, policies, and procedures.
• Lead the RFP process for HR / benefits vendors.
• Support change management during organizational shifts.
• Act as a trusted advisor and problem-solver in real time.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Qualifications include :

Collaborative team leader who can lead change, provide a mentoring environment, and bring effective communication to all.

Experience with managing vendors and partners.

Service-oriented mindset with a focus on internal customer satisfaction.

Confident and proactive decision-maker with strong troubleshooting instincts.

High degree of professionalism, integrity, and discretion when handling sensitive data.

Comfortable working cross-functionally with teams across Sales, Operations, Finance, and Engineering.