Director, Global People Operations & Compliance

About the role

For our client, we are seeking a Director, Global People Operations & Compliance to join the team of a leader in the Information Technology space. This role will lead global people operations and compliance strategy across a distributed organization, with a strong emphasis on scaling processes, improving service delivery, and supporting a modern employee experience. You will partner closely with stakeholders across the business to build efficient workflows, strengthen governance, and improve operational consistency across the team member lifecycle. The position also calls for hands-on leadership in global mobility, vendor and partner administration, and the use of AI and automation to drive better outcomes. Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available.

Pay

Compensation: $152,800 – $259,200 annually

Responsibilities

• Define and implement a multi-year People Operations and Compliance roadmap using AI and emerging technologies
• Standardize and automate workflows across the team member lifecycle, identifying and fixing inefficiencies
• Establish operating models, SLAs, and metrics to enhance quality and efficiency
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to drive strategic priorities across various functions
• Manage the case management platform, improving service standards and response times
• Develop a high-performing global team with a focus on process design and automation
• Oversee global mobility processes and ensure compliance with regulations
• Lead administration for PEO partners and support global expansion efforts

Qualifications

• 10+ years of HR/People Operations experience, with 5+ years leading global teams
• Proven ability to build and scale people operations in complex, multi-regional organizations
• Knowledge of global employment compliance, including experience with works councils
• Strong judgment and communication skills, comfortable making decisions in ambiguity
• Experience leveraging AI and automation to enhance operations
• Detail-oriented with a focus on data accuracy

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, financial, and well-being support
• Flexible Paid Time Off policy
• Access to Team Member Resource Groups
• Equity Compensation and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Growth and Development Fund for professional development
• Parental leave for new parents