HR Director, North America & EOR

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an HR Director, North America & EOR based in the United States.

As HR Director, you will lead regional people strategy and HR operations across North America and Employer of Record (EOR) teams within a fast-growing, global technology environment. You will serve as a trusted strategic advisor to senior leadership while overseeing the day-to-day employee experience and people operations. Managing a dedicated People team, you will drive organizational effectiveness, talent planning, compensation strategies, and employee engagement. You will collaborate closely with international HR and leadership teams to ensure consistent policies, processes, and company culture across regions. This hands-on leadership position offers the opportunity to build scalable HR practices, strengthen compliance, and optimize workflows through automation and AI-powered tools. You will play a central role in supporting business growth while fostering an inclusive, high-performing workplace.

• Lead and develop the North American and EOR People team, overseeing employee experience, HR operations, policies, and compliance. Set priorities, provide coaching, and act as the regional escalation point for complex HR matters.

• Serve as a strategic HR business partner to C-level executives and senior leaders, advising on organizational objectives, workforce planning, performance KPIs, employee retention, and people-related initiatives.

• Collaborate with senior leadership and the Global Director of Talent Acquisition to align organizational structures, workforce requirements, and talent strategies with business and departmental goals.

• Lead the annual compensation and merit review cycle in partnership with international HR leadership, including planning, salary band assessments, compensation thresholds, pay equity reviews, and implementation.

• Partner with department leaders to assess and manage individual compensation adjustments while ensuring consistency, fairness, and alignment with compensation policies.

• Oversee employee benefits strategy, annual benefits selection, and the development and administration of policies covering parental leave, disability, leaves of absence, and work-from-abroad arrangements.

• Ensure HR compliance across the United States and Canada, partnering with the People & Compliance Manager to coordinate audits, mitigate risks, and maintain accurate employment documentation.

• Own and optimize the Rippling HRIS platform for North American and EOR operations, collaborating with the international HRIS team to maintain alignment between Rippling and HiBob.

• Develop and manage the People Operations budget while overseeing related operational responsibilities, including employee travel and corporate card administration.

• Partner with the Chief of Staff on strategic internal communications and employee engagement initiatives.

• Design and lead learning and development programs that strengthen employee capabilities, leadership effectiveness, and organizational growth.

• Identify opportunities to streamline HR processes through automation and AI-powered tools, continuously improving workflows, operational efficiency, and the overall employee experience.

Requirements:

• At least 10 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including previous experience as an HR Director, Head of HR, or senior regional HR leader.

• Proven experience leading the HR function within one or more startups or high-growth technology companies, ideally with responsibility for an entire organization or regional operations.

• Strong knowledge of U.S. and Canadian employment legislation, including multi-state employment regulations, HR compliance requirements, and employee relations practices.

• Extensive hands-on experience managing core HR operations, including onboarding and offboarding, HRIS administration, benefits management, payroll coordination, policy development, and employee documentation.

• Demonstrated expertise in employee relations, including workplace investigations, performance management, conflict resolution, sensitive employee situations, and employee exits.

• Experience developing and implementing HR strategies, organizational structures, compensation frameworks, and workforce planning initiatives in dynamic business environments.

• Strong understanding of compensation and benefits administration, including annual merit cycles, salary benchmarking, pay equity, and employee leave policies.

• Experience managing and optimizing HR systems, particularly Rippling; familiarity with HiBob and other HRIS platforms is an advantage.

• Ability to build scalable HR processes from the ground up while remaining comfortable managing operational responsibilities and executing tasks independently.

• Experience collaborating with international leadership teams and managing HR operations across different countries, cultures, and time zones.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior executives and provide clear, practical HR guidance.

• A proactive, adaptable, and solutions-oriented leadership style, with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

• Must be based in the New York City metropolitan area and available to attend occasional in-person leadership meetings, lunches, and company offsites at short notice.

• Nice to have: Experience supporting the North American operations of an Israeli-headquartered startup, ideally within SaaS or fintech environments.

• Nice to have: SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or an equivalent professional HR certification.

• Nice to have: Experience coordinating global HR policies, compensation practices, and benefits programs across international headquarters and regional teams.

• Nice to have: Experience implementing automation and AI tools to improve HR processes and workflows.

Benefits:

• Competitive annual base salary ranging from $160,000 to $195,000 USD, depending on experience, qualifications, and skills.

• Meaningful equity participation.

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with up to 4% employer matching.

• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees.

• Dependent coverage, including 100% paid medical and 80% paid dental and vision insurance.

• Annual allowance of $540 for glasses, sunglasses, or contact lenses through XP Health for employees enrolled in an eligible Guardian Vision plan.

• Calm app membership to support mental health and well-being.

• Paid parental leave.

• Flexible sick time and paid time off, with a recommended annual vacation allowance of 18–25 days.

• 12 paid company holidays annually.

• Life insurance coverage.

• Reimbursement for CPA/CFA professional license renewals.

• Fully remote working arrangements within the New York City metropolitan area, with flexibility to work according to your local time zone.

• Collaborative, team-oriented international working environment.

• Opportunity to take ownership of regional HR strategy and contribute to the long-term growth of a global technology business.

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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