Director Human Resources

Job Title: Director of Human Resources

About the Role:
Are you a strategic HR leader with a passion for shaping organizational culture and driving talent strategies? As the Director of Human Resources, you will be a key architect in the success of our people strategy, leading a talented HR team and partnering with the leadership team to build a high-performing and engaged workforce. This role is not just about managing day-to-day HR operations; it's about providing strategic leadership to foster a people-first culture, drive organizational growth, and create a lasting employee experience that powers performance and innovation.

You will lead initiatives across talent acquisition, employee engagement, leadership development, compensation & benefits, compliance, and HR analytics. Working collaboratively with senior leadership, you will provide insights and drive change through data-driven decision-making and a strong understanding of human capital. If you're an HR leader passionate about transforming businesses through people, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Talent Management & Acquisition:

• Define and Execute Talent Strategy: Develop and implement a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy that aligns with the organization’s goals, including workforce planning, talent pipelines, and succession planning.
• Leadership Hiring: Take ownership of senior leadership recruitment, ensuring alignment with the organization's vision, values, and strategic priorities.
• Innovative Sourcing: Leverage multiple sourcing channels, including LinkedIn, niche job boards, and headhunting techniques, to identify and attract diverse, top-tier talent.
• Diversity & Inclusion: Drive initiatives to foster a diverse and inclusive workforce, partnering with leadership to enhance hiring strategies and employee retention.
• Recruitment Optimization: Continuously improve the recruitment process through innovative tools and strategies, ensuring it is efficient, inclusive, and results-oriented.

Compensation & Benefits Leadership:

• Market Benchmarking: Lead the development and execution of competitive compensation strategies, conducting market benchmarking to ensure equitable pay structures and benefits offerings.
• Payroll Management: Oversee the organization’s payroll process, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timely processing, while continuously identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and transparency.
• Employee Benefits Strategy: Ensure the organization offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that meets the evolving needs of our workforce.

Employee Experience & Engagement:

• Cultural Stewardship: Shape and nurture an engaging organizational culture that fosters trust, collaboration, and a sense of belonging across all levels of the company.
• Employee Feedback & Well-Being: Lead initiatives to capture and act on employee feedback (surveys, one-on-ones, focus groups) to inform strategy and enhance the overall employee experience.
• Onboarding & Integration: Ensure that new hires experience an engaging, seamless, and culturally-aligned onboarding process that sets them up for success from day one.
• Employee Development & Retention: Oversee the development and execution of employee growth initiatives, including leadership training, mentoring, career development programs, and performance management systems.
   

HR Operations & Compliance:

• Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure full compliance with labor laws and regulations in all relevant jurisdictions, particularly with respect to Indian and US laws, and oversee audits for legal and financial compliance.
• Process Optimization: Evaluate and optimize HR processes, integrating HR technology (e.g., ATS, HRIS, payroll software) to enhance operational efficiency and data analytics capabilities.
• Policy Development & Implementation: Collaborate with leadership to develop and implement policies that reflect the organization’s values, encourage inclusivity, and drive productivity.

Team Leadership & Development:

• Lead the HR Team: Provide visionary leadership to the HR team, ensuring alignment with overall organizational strategy, fostering continuous learning, and promoting career development opportunities.
• Mentorship & Coaching: Provide ongoing mentorship and coaching to HR professionals, creating an environment where team members feel empowered and equipped to execute HR initiatives with excellence.
• Performance Management: Set clear performance goals for the HR team, fostering a results-oriented culture while supporting individual development and growth.
   

Strategic Business Partnering:

• Executive Leadership Partnership: Partner with senior leadership to inform and influence business strategy through data-driven insights, workforce planning, and people development strategies.
• Change Leadership: Lead HR’s involvement in organizational transformation initiatives, supporting the business through change with strategic HR planning and communication.

Skills & Qualifications

• Proven HR Leadership: 6 to 10 years of experience in Human Resources with at least 3+ years in an HR leadership role, managing and mentoring HR teams while driving high-impact people initiatives.
• Strategic Mindset: Strong ability to think strategically, with a focus on long-term organizational growth, culture, and talent development.
• In-depth HR Expertise: Expertise across all HR domains including talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation & benefits, payroll management, compliance, and performance management.
• International Experience: Experience working with global teams and an understanding of cross-border HR processes (Indian and US HR laws a significant advantage).
• HR Technology: Proven experience with HRIS, ATS, payroll software, and data analytics platforms.
• Excellent Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Business Acumen: A deep understanding of the business landscape and the ability to drive HR initiatives that align with the organization’s mission and objectives.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Ability to leverage data and HR analytics to drive decisions, measure effectiveness, and improve HR processes.

Key Competencies

• Integrity: Strong ethical grounding with a reputation for transparency, fairness, and accountability.
• Leadership: Inspirational and results-driven leadership style with a track record of building high-performing HR teams and influencing leadership.
• Collaboration & Influence: Proven ability to collaborate across departments and influence at all levels of the organization.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a pragmatic approach to addressing challenges.
• Adaptability: Ability to navigate and thrive in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Impact & Influence: Shape the future of HR within the organization by driving key people strategies and initiatives that directly impact business success.
• Collaborative Culture: Be part of a team that values collaboration, transparency, and open communication, where your ideas are welcomed, and your contributions truly matter.
• Career Growth: Access to continuous professional development opportunities, enabling you to grow in both scope and leadership within the organization.
• Positive Work Environment: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance in a supportive and inclusive workplace where your well-being is a top priority.

If you're ready to lead a talented HR team and make a strategic impact in an organization poised for growth, we encourage you to apply today. Join us in shaping a people-first culture and empowering the next phase of success.