Senior Director, Human Resources

About the role

Registrar Corp helps food, cosmetic, medical device, and pharmaceutical companies navigate complex regulatory requirements around the world. Serving more than 35,000 clients across 180 countries, we combine technology, regulatory expertise, and global services to improve compliance, safety, and operational excellence. As Registrar Corp continues to grow through organic expansion and acquisition, we are seeking a Senior Director of Human Resources to lead and scale our people operations, talent programs, compensation strategy, compliance efforts, and organizational effectiveness initiatives. This role reports directly to the CEO and serves as a strategic partner to the executive leadership team.

Responsibilities

• HR Strategy & Business Partnership: Partner with executive leadership to align talent strategy with business objectives; lead workforce planning and organizational design initiatives; develop succession planning and leadership development programs; advise leaders on organizational effectiveness and change management.
• Compensation & Total Rewards: Lead compensation philosophy, salary structures, pay transparency compliance, and market benchmarking; manage annual compensation planning, incentive programs, and salary review cycles; oversee benefits strategy, vendor relationships, and plan administration.
• Talent & Performance: Oversee recruiting and talent acquisition processes; lead performance management programs and talent review processes; implement initiatives that drive engagement, retention, and career development.
• Employee Relations & Compliance: Lead investigations, employee relations matters, and performance management support; ensure compliance with federal, state, and international employment laws; maintain policies, handbooks, and employment practices that support organizational growth.
• HR Operations & Systems: Oversee HRIS administration and process improvement initiatives; develop scalable people processes and reporting capabilities; use data and analytics to support decision making.
• Global Employment: Support international employment operations and global workforce programs; partner with business leaders on complex employment matters in multiple jurisdictions; assist with integration activities related to acquisitions and organizational growth.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 10+ years progressive HR leadership experience.
• Experience supporting organizations with 200+ primarily remote employees across multiple states and jurisdictions.
• Experience leading employee relations investigations and complex employment matters.
• Strong business partnership and executive communication skills.

Highly Preferred:

• Experience in private equity-backed organizations.
• Experience supporting remote and international workforces, using EOR and contractors.
• Experience with acquisitions and organizational integration.
• SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, mental health support.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development funds.
• Remote work eligibility in Virginia/North Carolina (onsite minimum 3‑5 days per month).

Pay

Base pay: $140,000 to $175,000, plus annual bonus eligibility.