Senior Director of Human Resources

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Washington.

📋 Description

• Develop and implement a global HR strategy that aligns with the organization's mission and priorities.

• Act as the primary HR consultant for executive leadership, offering insights on people-related risks, opportunities, and overall organizational effectiveness.

• Manage all HR operations to ensure adherence to federal, state, local, and applicable international employment laws across a globally distributed workforce.

• Continuously enhance HR policies, procedures, and personnel recordkeeping to maintain consistency, readiness for audits, and compliance with both U.S. and global standards.

• Oversee the processes of recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning.

• Lead employee engagement, recognition, and team-building initiatives that reinforce the organization's culture and values.

• Administer, optimize, and negotiate the benefits portfolio and compensation in partnership with industry stakeholders.

• Structure, lead, and manage a high-performing HR team; enhance organizational capacity through effective leadership, accountability, and ongoing development of personnel and processes.

• Promote a culture of reliability, meticulousness, and continuous improvement within the HR function.

• Design and implement performance management systems and develop leadership capabilities.

• Set and maintain high standards for accuracy, consistency, and accountability throughout all HR functions.

• Enhance HR systems (such as Modern HRIS and training platforms) to improve reporting, data integrity, and operational efficiency.

• Lead the evaluation and enhancement of organizational health by integrating insights from diverse data sources to boost employee satisfaction, improve retention, and advance the organization's mission.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is required; a Master’s degree is preferred.

• Senior-level certifications (SHRM-SCP or SPHR) are strongly preferred.

• More than 10 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership position (HR Director, Head of HR, or equivalent), with a preference for experience in global or nonprofit settings.

• A demonstrated history of establishing an HR function, including the development of people strategies and organizational structures.

• Proven experience managing an HR department budget, directly overseeing employee benefits and compensation structures for a globally distributed workforce.

• Capacity to evaluate organizational impact; recommend actions that align with strategic priorities, and proactively propose solutions that enhance organizational health.

• Advanced skills with modern HRIS platforms and data analytics tools to inform people strategy decisions.

• Comprehensive understanding of employment laws and HR best practices in accordance with both U.S. and global requirements.

• Willingness and ability to travel domestically or internationally, averaging 20% annually.

🏝️ Benefits

• Complete medical, dental, and vision premium coverage for employees; 50% premium coverage for spouses and/or dependents.

• Annual vacation accrual of 80 hours (increasing over time), 104 hours of personal time accrual, 12 paid company holidays, and 2 floating holidays each year.

• Coverage for $10,000 in Basic Life and AD&D insurance; Short-term disability insurance provided.

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) available.

• Optional employee-covered Long Term Disability and Supplemental Life Insurance offered.

• Eligibility for participation in our Safe Harbor 401k plan after 3 months of employment, which includes a maximum-paid 3% non-elective contribution regardless of participation.

• Monthly wellness benefit (up to $70/month), Costco membership, and a WFH/Commuter Stipend of $1,800 per year.