HR Director - 956

About the role

We are seeking a business-focused HR Director to lead the delivery of HR initiatives for key functions within Quantinuum while serving as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees.

Responsibilities

• Human Resources Initiative Delivery
  • Align people strategies with business objectives to support growth, innovation, and operational excellence.
  • Provide coaching and guidance to managers on how to best execute performance management, employee development, and change management initiatives.
  • Analyze workforce trends and people metrics to identify opportunities and recommend solutions.
• Talent Management & Organizational Development
  • Support talent review, succession planning, and leadership development processes.
  • Partner with Talent Acquisition to develop effective recruiting strategies and support hiring needs.
  • Drive employee development initiatives that enhance capability, performance, and engagement.
  • Support organizational effectiveness efforts, including team design, role clarity, and change enablement.
• Employee Relations & Culture
  • Provide guidance and resolution support for employee relations matters.
  • Ensure fair and consistent application of policies, procedures, and employment practices.
  • Partner with leaders to strengthen employee engagement and retention.
• HR Programs & Compliance
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
  • Partner with Centers of Excellence to execute compensation, benefits, performance management, and talent initiatives.
  • Support policy development, implementation, and communication.
  • Participate in HR audits, investigations, and risk mitigation activities as needed.
• Leadership & Collaboration
  • Lead and develop HR team members, as applicable.
  • Collaborate across the HR function to ensure alignment and execution of enterprise-wide initiatives.
  • Drive continuous improvement of HR processes, programs, and employee experiences.
  • Support executive leadership with strategic workforce insights and organizational planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum 10+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including leadership-level HR Business Partner or HR management experience.
• Due to contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person defined as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident or green card holder, worker granted asylum, or refugee status.
• Due to national security requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, candidates for this position must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience partnering with leaders in a complex, high-growth environment.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, employee relations, performance management, and talent management practices.
• Experience supporting engineering, research and development, manufacturing, or technology organizations.
• Proven success leading organizational change, leadership development, and talent strategies.
• Strong analytical skills with experience leveraging people data to drive business decisions.
• Experience working in a global organization.
• Ability to influence effectively across all levels of the organization.

Benefits

• A competitive salary and innovative, game-changing work
• Flexible work schedule
• Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) match for student loan repayment benefit
• Equity, 401k retirement savings plan
• + 12 Paid holidays and generous vacation + sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Employee discounts

Schedule

~10-20% travel

Pay

$159,000 - $200,000 annually