Job Title: Director of Global Human Resources
Location: Hybrid / Global (Flexible working hours to support a distributed team)
Reports to: SVP of People & Culture
Team: People & Culture
Position Overview
The Director of Global HR plays a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless and efficient operation of core human resources functions across a fully remote, globally distributed workforce. This role is responsible for delivering an exceptional employee experience from onboarding to offboarding—and every moment in between—while acting as a trusted advisor to staff, contractors, and leaders at every level of the organization.
Reporting to the SVP of People & Culture, and working in close collaboration with Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, and Compliance, the successful candidate will bring a global mindset, strategic vision, and practical expertise to continuously enhance people operations.
This role requires someone who is proactive, adaptable, solutions-oriented, and business-minded—someone who thrives in ambiguity, embraces complexity, and is passionate about delivering seamless, high-impact HR services to a diverse, international team.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead all core global HR operations, including onboarding, offboarding, HRIS management, benefits administration, compensation processes, and employee relations.
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Partner with leaders and managers across all regions to support team effectiveness, performance, and engagement.
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Ensure global compliance with employment laws and regulations while aligning HR practices to local and regional standards.
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Support employee lifecycle processes and drive improvements that enhance the remote-first experience.
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Oversee contractor and employment agreements in coordination with legal and finance teams.
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Lead and support employee relations, conflict resolution, and performance management with integrity and discretion.
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Analyze HR metrics and workforce data to inform decisions and provide strategic insights to leadership.
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Mentor and manage HR team members, fostering a high-performance, service-oriented culture.
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Champion DEI initiatives and contribute to broader people strategies including workforce planning, development, and retention.
Qualifications & Experience
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10+ years of progressive HR experience, including leadership roles in global or remote-first environments.
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Demonstrated experience overseeing HR operations across multiple regions (e.g., EMEA, APAC, LATAM, North America).
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Strong knowledge of international employment law and global HR compliance requirements.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; able to partner across all levels of the business.
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Proven ability to lead through ambiguity and change, with a pragmatic, solution-focused mindset.
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Comfortable with modern HRIS systems and remote work collaboration tools.
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Strong coaching, mentoring, and people leadership capabilities.
Preferred Qualifications
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Professional HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, CIPD, PHR/SPHR, or international equivalent).
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Experience in high-growth, technology-driven, or mission-led organizations.
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Multilingual skills or international HR project experience a plus.
What’s Offered
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Hybrid work model with a globally distributed team
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Flexible working arrangements
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Collaborative and inclusive workplace culture
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Opportunity to shape global HR strategy in a high-impact leadership role
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