Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees, providing guidance on employee relations, performance management, and organizational effectiveness
Partner with business leaders and the VP of People to translate HR strategy into practical, executable plans
Lead and develop the People Operations team (US, India, China), providing coaching, oversight, and serving as an escalation point to build team independence
Drive consistency and quality in People programs, policies, and employee experience across geographies
Lead employee relations matters end-to-end, including investigations, performance issues, and conflict resolution, ensuring fairness, documentation, and legal compliance
Identify trends, risks, and capability gaps across teams; implement proactive solutions and development plans
Enable effective performance management by improving participation, goal-setting, and development planning practices
Ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws and government contractor requirements (e.g., OFCCP, EEO, Affirmative Action), including partnership with Talent Acquisition
Monitor regulatory changes across operating regions and adapt policies and practices accordingly
Own HR systems and data integrity (e.g., Lattice), while identifying opportunities to streamline processes and improve the employee experience
Provide support on complex or sensitive cases, including leave of absence (LOA) situations

10+ years of progressive HR experience
Demonstrated ability to coach, develop, or manage HR professionals, ideally across multiple locations or geographies
Solid working knowledge of U.S. employment law
Strong employee relations background, including experience leading formal investigations and managing complex performance situations
Strong experience working in performance management platforms
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
High degree of organization, attention to process, and commitment to documentation
Ability to operate independently, manage competing priorities, and make sound judgment calls with limited oversight
Bachelor's degree in a related field
Manual Dexterity: Repetitive motion of wrists, hands and fingers for using a computer.
Stationary Tasks: Sitting for extended periods, remaining in a stationary position.

Director, People

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