Human Resources Director

Core Responsibilities

• Lead the integration and evolution of our cultural values, along with HR operations (including benefits, compensation structures, and payroll / HR systems) for newly acquired teams.
• Ensure a seamless cultural transition for new employees, establishing and maintaining the CXponent Values across a growing organization.
• Lead the HR due diligence and post-merger integration (PMI) process for frequent acquisitions.
• Build a scalable recruiting engine to support rapid headcount growth, high talent density, and low turnover.
• Develop an employer brand that positions CXponent as the premier destination for technology advisors.
• Implement rigorous hiring, onboarding and training standards to ensure we maintain and develop excellent talent.
• Create an efficient and light-touch performance management framework rooted in our core values: GUIDE - Got Your Back, Understand the Goal, Iterate Relentlessly, Dig Deep, and Enjoy the Journey.
• Design clear career paths and development opportunities as the company scales.
• Ensure a feedback loop to leadership, ensuring a culture of radical candor, accountability, and 'truth seeking' to get to the right answer.
• Collaborate with Shore Capital and other stakeholders to develop manager and leadership training.

Total Rewards & Operations

• Manage all aspects of payroll, benefits administration, and HR compliance.
• Audit and select benefit providers that are competitive for mid-sized technology firms.
• Ensure HR systems (HRIS) are integrated with business tools and provide real-time data for leadership team, departmental and PE reporting.

Ideal Experience And Qualifications

• Progressive HR Experience: 5+ years of experience with a variety of roles within the HR function, especially recruitment.
• SHRM Certification preferred.
• High Growth PE Experience: You have worked in a Private Equity-backed environment and understand the pace, reporting requirements, and focus on ROI.
• Builder Mindset: You are excited to be the "first" and enjoy setting up processes from scratch and iterating on them, rather than just operating within established frameworks.
• Strategic & Tactical: You aren't afraid to run payroll on Monday and present an M&A integration strategy to the Executive Team on Tuesday.
• Driven & High-Stakes: You are a self-starter who views HR as a crucial function that drives business results, not just a back-office function.

Pay Range For This Role Is

125,000 - 150,000 USD per year(Chicago)