Human Resources Director

The Company Executive Rhythm is an HR consulting and recruitment firm that partners with progressive firms across the country to hire and develop top talent. One of our key partners is a family-owned, automotive remarketing business in operation since 1985. They connect dealers, fleet operators, and businesses with the right vehicles, across the borders of 80+ countries. Their values include: integrity, courage, accountability, relationships and excellence. This is an organization that cares deeply about their team members, their customers, and about getting it right. We are currently helping them identify and hire a full-time Human Resources Director.The RoleThey are building something rare: a platform business with the speed of a startup. You will own the people function that makes it work.You will design the performance systems, build careers, embed culture across teams, and make the whole organization more effective as it scales — starting from strong foundations and evolving them as fast as the business does. You will lead HR operations, develop talent, and sit side by side with leadership to make our flat, team-based model hum without losing the entrepreneurial edge that got us here.This is a global role with real reach. You will set the people agenda across multiple business units around the globe and lead an HR Manager in Belize, and the Generalist in Miami – with the goal of raising the bar everywhere they operate.What You'll DoEmbed & Scale Performance SystemsDevelop and own quarterly performance cycles with strong manager adoptionDesign and sharpen goal-setting and KPI frameworks as we learn what moves the needleEnsure transparent compensation/bonus decisionsTrain managers on effective performance conversationsDrive Learning & DevelopmentDesign training programs that build capability across every BU and functionCarve out career paths that keep high performers growing in a flat structureCoach leaders operating in a matrix organization (BU and Functional Team)Build onboarding that embeds culture and operating principles from day oneStrengthen Organizational EffectivenessPartner with the CEO on org design challenges as the company scales — be a voice in the room where the hard calls happenAdvise on team dynamics and cross-functional collaborationTurn engagement data into action and eliminate the friction pointsBalance autonomy with alignment as complexity growsExecute HR OperationsManage employee relations, compliance, and benefits administration with care and consistencyLead recruiting for the critical roles, partnering with external recruiters as neededMaintain global policies sharp for a primarily in-office workforceEnsure HRIS and systems support the business needsLead the HR Manager in Belize, setting consistent global practicesWield real HRIS depth — selection, configuration, and reporting — with Rippling experience a strong plusBuild Culture That ScalesLive the company values loudly and hold others to themBuild one integrated culture and spread the best practices across every BUDesign recognition programs that celebrates the behaviors the company valuesMeasure engagement regularly and act on what you hearKeep the entrepreneurial spark alive as headcount growsWho You Are7–10 years of HR leadership experience with recent time in digital or platform businesses; background across diverse organizational conte3xts (large organizations, mid-market, and startups)Multi-business-unit experience is a must – managing and aligning people practices across several Bus with different needs and rhythmsGlobal scope, including oversight of HR in other geographiesStartup experience is extremely helpful — comfort building the function from the ground upYou have built or scaled HR systems inside team-based or agile organizationsHands-on with performance management, compensation design, and talent developmentDemonstrated experience contributing to business solutions — you bring talent and people insight into commercial and operational decisions, not just HR program deliveryYou have managed teams and collaborated across functions without relying on hierarchyMindsetPartner-first — you collaborate, lead, and enable rather than gatekeepPlayer/Coach — you scan think strategically about how talent drives business outcomes and you also roll up your sleeves to execute the day-to-dayTransformational builder — you develop systems, then evolve them based on what actually worksPragmatic — you ship "good enough," learn fast, and iterate based on feedbackData-informed — you measure outcomes and adjust based on what's workingEnvironment FitYou thrive in a fast-paced, multi-BU business where speed mattersYou are comfortable with change and ambiguity — that's where you do your best workYou are naturally collaborative and don't need an org chart to get things doneYou move easily between strategic thinking and rolling up your sleevesIf you want to build the people function of a platform business — with the scope, the autonomy, and the leadership access to make it real — we would love to speak with you. Please submit your resume and cover letter to Executive Rhythm for consideration. We appreciate your time and interest!