Director of HR Full Time

This is a high-impact leadership role at the intersection of people strategy and business performance, where you will guide HR initiatives across a large and dynamic North America region. Acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, you will shape organizational design, talent strategy, and employee experience while driving meaningful change across teams. The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on execution, offering the opportunity to influence workforce planning, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness. You will collaborate with global HR peers and cross-functional stakeholders in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. This is an ideal opportunity for a seasoned HR leader who thrives on solving complex people challenges and building high-performing teams in a distributed setting.

Accountabilities

• Serve as the strategic HR partner for North America and corporate functions, aligning people strategies with broader business objectives
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of HR Business Partners to deliver high-quality support across the organization
• Advise senior leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, succession planning, and talent development initiatives
• Provide expert guidance on employee relations, performance management, policy interpretation, and risk mitigation
• Support change management efforts and business transformation while maintaining strong employee engagement
• Collaborate with global HR counterparts to address cross-regional people challenges and ensure consistency in practices
• Partner with HR Operations and Talent Management teams to execute key HR processes, programs, and policies
• Leverage data and insights to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and recommend practical, business-aligned solutions
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and HR policies across North America
• Contribute to broader HR leadership initiatives and projects

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• At least 10 years of progressive HR experience, including 3+ years leading HR professionals or Business Partners
• Proven track record as a strategic HR advisor to senior leadership in complex organizations
• Strong expertise in employee relations, including handling sensitive and high-impact workplace matters
• Experience in organizational effectiveness, talent strategy, performance management, and change management
• Solid knowledge of employment laws and HR practices within North America
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to build trust at all levels
• High level of judgment, discretion, and professionalism when handling confidential information
• Experience working in remote or geographically distributed teams
• Work authorization in the United States (no visa sponsorship available)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field
• HR certifications such as SPHR or SHRM-SCP
• Experience in global organizations and cross-regional collaboration
• Background supporting both business and corporate functions
• Familiarity with professional services, education, technology, or mission-driven environments
• Experience leveraging HR technologies and AI tools to enhance decision-making and efficiency

How Jobgether Works

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