Director of Human Resources

Responsibilities

• HR Leadership & People Strategy
• Develop and execute a comprehensive people strategy aligned with Breakaway's business objectives and growth plans
• Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, talent development, employee engagement, and culture
• Lead the continued evolution of the company's HR function, systems, policies, and processes to support scalability
• Build and maintain a high-performance culture that reflects Breakaway's values and supports employee success
• Utilize people analytics and workforce data to inform decision-making and organizational planning
• Lead major company initiatives and events alongside other key stakeholders, such as the company's annual end-of-year summit

Requirements

• Employee Relations & Organizational Development
• Provide guidance and leadership on employee relations matters, conflict resolution, performance management, and employee engagement
• Lead performance review processes, succession planning, leadership development, and talent management programs
• Coach managers and leaders on employee development, organizational effectiveness, and people management best practices
• Develop initiatives that support employee retention, engagement, and professional growth

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive human resources experience, including leadership responsibilities
• Experience leading HR strategy, employee relations, talent management, compensation, benefits, and compliance functions
• Strong knowledge of U.S. employment law and multi-state compliance requirements
• Experience managing payroll, HR systems, and people operations infrastructure
• Demonstrated success building scalable HR programs and processes in growing organizations
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to influence and partner effectively with executives and department leaders
• High level of discretion and ability to manage confidential information
• Experience in startup, entertainment, media, live events, hospitality, or high-growth environments
• Experience supporting a distributed and contractor-heavy workforce
• Experience with Rippling or similar modern HRIS platforms
• SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent HR certification
• Experience building and leading HR teams through periods of rapid organizational growth