Director of HR – North America

Role Overview

• Serve as the strategic HR leader for the North America region and corporate functions, aligning people strategies with business goals and organizational priorities.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of HR Business Partners, ensuring high-quality support to leaders and employees across the region.
• Partner with senior leaders to provide counsel on organizational design, workforce planning, succession planning, talent development, team effectiveness, and change management.
• Act as a trusted advisor to leaders on employee relations matters, performance management, policy interpretation, risk mitigation, and complex workplace issues.
• Collaborate with regional HR Directors in EMEA and APAC to address employee relations matters, policy considerations, and people strategies that span multiple regions.
• Partner with HR Operations to build and execute operational activities, people processes, and compliance-related requirements.
• Work closely with the Manager, Global Talent Management to provide business input on talent processes, programs, and policies, while sharing best practices and identifying business implications.
• Use data, trends, and business insight to identify people-related risks and opportunities and recommend practical solutions.
• Support leaders through organizational change and business transformation while helping maintain employee engagement and alignment.
• Champion a consistent employee experience grounded in SANS culture and values while balancing regional and business needs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and HR policies across North America.
• Contribute to broader HR initiatives and projects as a member of the HR leadership team.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience managing HR Business Partners or similar HR professionals.
• Demonstrated experience serving as a strategic HR business partner to senior leaders.
• Strong employee relations experience, including managing complex and sensitive workplace matters.
• Experience advising leaders on performance management, organizational effectiveness, change management, and talent strategy.
• Strong understanding of employment law and HR practices in North America.
• Proven ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution.
• Strong interpersonal, coaching, and influencing skills with the ability to build trust across all levels of the organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong judgment, discretion, and ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote, geographically dispersed environment.
• Unrestricted authorization to work in the USA; visa sponsorship is not available.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary, bonus opportunities, and a 401(k) plan with company match.
• Robust medical, dental, and vision plans; company-provided short term disability; optional long-term disability, supplemental life and AD&D insurance for employees and dependents; voluntary benefits including accident insurance and identity theft protection; fitness and wellness programs; and a company paid employee assistance program (EAP).
• Generous paid time off, including volunteer time.
• Access to professional development and SANS training opportunities.