Associate Director of HR

Reporting directly to the Chief Human Resources Officer, the Associate Director, Human Resources serves as the operational leader of a lean, high-performing Human Resources team supporting employees across the U.S. while partnering closely with international HR colleagues.

About the role

This role is responsible for ensuring the successful execution of day-to-day HR operations while serving as a trusted advisor to employees and senior leadership.

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources function, managing a small U.S.-based HR team while partnering closely with international HR colleagues.
• Manage complex employee relations matters, serving as a trusted, objective resource for employees and business leaders.
• Partner with the CHRO on compensation planning, including maintaining compensation structures, supporting annual compensation cycles, responding to pay transparency inquiries, and developing compensation recommendations.
• Participate in talent review, succession planning, and workforce strategy discussions with executive leadership.
• Support—and when appropriate, lead—sensitive conversations with senior leaders using diplomacy, sound judgment, and professionalism.
• Oversee recruiting, onboarding, HR reporting, and HR data integrity across existing systems and processes.
• Lead the HR team during high-volume or time-sensitive periods by establishing priorities, coordinating work, and facilitating regular team check-ins.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to support employee communications and change management initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement of HR systems and processes, including leveraging AI and technology to modernize operations and improve efficiency.
• Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness to meet business needs beyond standard business hours when required.

Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive Human Resources generalist experience, with demonstrated breadth and depth across core HR disciplines.
• Experience working in a lean, fast-paced environment such as a startup, entrepreneurial company, nonprofit, or high-growth organization strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting or working within a mission-driven organization is a plus.
• Proven experience partnering with senior leaders, including executive-level stakeholders.
• Prior people leadership experience preferred; formal management title not required if responsibilities demonstrate equivalent leadership.
• Strong expertise across employee relations, compensation, talent management, recruitment, onboarding, and HR operations.
• Excellent judgment, objectivity, and the ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to navigate difficult conversations and influence senior stakeholders with professionalism and diplomacy.
• Comfortable operating in environments with evolving processes and systems, demonstrating resourcefulness and adaptability.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to analyze issues, identify solutions, and proactively recommend improvements.
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to balance strategic planning and day-to-day execution.
• Interest in leveraging AI and emerging technologies to improve HR processes and operational effectiveness.

Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits offered from day 1
• Highly collaborative team
• Opportunity to work directly with the CHRO on new ideas and visions for the future team
• Room for growth and development within this senior role

Schedule

• Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Hybrid: 3-4 days in office

Additional Information

A true temp-to-perm opportunity within 3 months.