Director, Human Resources

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About the Role 

This is not your textbook HR Director job. 

We're looking for an HR leader who is done with HR for HR's sake — someone who believes the people function exists to make the business faster, stronger, and more human at the same time. You will own the people agenda across North America, partnering directly with business leaders to ensure talent strategy isn't a support function — it's a competitive advantage. 

You will regularly meet virtually with leaders in other countries which means you will need to be comfortable flexing across time zones and operating with autonomy, bridging cultural contexts, and showing up as a true peer to the business rather than a gatekeeper of process. 

If you've ever looked at a legacy HR practice and thought "why are we still doing it this way?" — and then actually changed it — keep reading. 

What You'll Do 

Reimagine How HR Works 

• Challenge inherited HR processes and rebuild them around what the business actually needs today, not what the textbook prescribed 20 years ago 

• Create new ways of working that are lean, human-centered, and built for speed 

• Be willing to break things that aren't working — and take ownership of what you build in their place 

Be a True Business Partner 

• Sit in business conversations, understand P&L drivers, and translate business goals into talent strategy that actually moves the needle 

• Advise senior leaders not just on people matters, but on organizational design, team effectiveness, and how to build the capabilities the business needs to win 

• Earn your seat at the table through business acumen, not just HR expertise 

Build and Develop Great Talent 

• Champion a culture of growth — create development pathways that help people become the best version of themselves professionally and personally 

• Build succession pipelines that are intentional, honest, and forward-looking 

• Coach leaders on how to lead, not just manage 

Own Employer Brand and Culture 

• Develop an employer brand across the Americas that is authentic, compelling, and reflects who you actually are as a company — not who you wish you were 

• Foster a culture that believes in working hard, playing hard, and showing up as a full human being