Human Resources Director

HR Director We are seeking an experienced, action-oriented HR Director to lead and scale our people operations across a fast-moving, technology-driven environment. This is a highly hands-on role, ideal for someone who thrives on building, improving, and executing HR processes end-to-end rather than operating at arm’s length. You will partner closely with executive leadership while working directly with recruiters, hiring managers, and operational teams to deliver best-in-class HR support across the full employee lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Own and manage end-to-end HR operations, including payroll, benefits, compliance, and employee lifecycle management Lead payroll and benefits administration, including 401(k) plans and US-aligned benefits structures Build and continuously improve a cradle-to-grave recruiting pipeline, from workforce planning and sourcing through onboarding Manage multiple roles and candidates simultaneously in a high-growth environment Partner closely with internal and external recruiters, ensuring alignment, pace, and quality of hire Oversee and optimise HR systems and tooling, including ATS platforms and HRIS (experience with ADP, JazzHR or similar strongly preferred) Support leadership with practical, commercial HR advice that balances business needs with people outcomes Act as a trusted bridge between executives and delivery teams — translating strategy into action Roll up your sleeves and engage quickly where needed, especially during periods of growth or change Experience & Background Proven experience in a senior HR leadership role within technology-focused or high-growth organisations Strong exposure to US recruiting and employment practices (candidates based in South America or Europe with US experience are encouraged to apply) Deep operational knowledge of: Payroll & benefits 401(k) administration Recruiting operations and pipelines HR systems, ATS, and HRIT Comfortable coordinating across multiple stakeholders, time zones, and priorities Highly execution-driven with a bias toward action and problem-solving What We’re Looking For A pragmatic HR leader who enjoys being close to the work Someone who collaborates naturally with executives while staying connected to the team doing the day-to-day delivery Organised, adaptable, and confident managing competing priorities Strong communicator with the credibility to influence at all levels If you are a hands-on HR leader who thrives in fast-paced, technology-driven environments and enjoys building scalable people operations from the ground up, we’d love to hear from you.