Senior Director, Human Resources

Senior Director of Human ResourcesReports to: CFO/VP of AdministrationStatus: Salaried, ExemptLocation: Seattle, WA or Remote Home OfficeFoundation Overview:The Max Foundation is a leading global health nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating health equity. For more than 28 years, Max has pioneered practical, scalable, high-quality solutions to bring life-extending treatments and patient-centered health care to more than 100,000 people living with cancer and critical illness in low- and middle-income countries. Max believes in a world where all people can access high-impact medicines, where geography is not destiny, and where everyone can strive for health with dignity and with hope.Role Summary:The Senior Director of Human Resources serves as the organization's global HR leader, responsible for designing and executing a comprehensive people strategy that supports The Max Foundation's mission to accelerate health equity. Reporting to the CFO/VP of Administration, this role partners closely with executive leadership to strengthen organizational effectiveness through strategic workforce planning, organizational design, and data-informed decision-making, while also ensuring excellence across all core HR operations. With responsibility for recruitment, compliance, performance management, employee engagement, and other HR initiatives. Operating across a globally distributed workforce, this role fosters a values-driven culture that enables teams to deliver meaningful impact for patients worldwide.Responsibilities:Design and execute global HR strategy aligned with mission and organizational prioritiesServe as the senior HR advisor to executive leadership, providing guidance on people-related risks, opportunities, and organizational effectivenessOversee all HR operations, ensuring compliance with federal, state, local, and applicable international employment laws across globally distributed workforceMaintain and continuously improve HR policies, procedures, and personnel recordkeeping to ensure consistency, audit readiness, and alignment with both U.S. and global requirementsOversee recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planningSupervise employee engagement, recognition, and team-building initiatives that reinforce organizational culture and valuesManage, optimize, and negotiate benefits portfolio and compensation in collaboration with industry partnersStructure, lead, and manage a high functioning HR team; builds organizational capacity through strong leadership, clear accountability, and continuous development of people and processesFoster a culture of reliability, attention to detail, and continuous improvement within the HR functionArchitect and implement performance management systems and leadership developmentEstablish and uphold high standards for accuracy, consistency, and accountability across all HR functionsOptimize HR Systems (Modern HRIS, Training platforms, etc.) to improve reporting, data integrity, and operational capabilityLead the assessment and advancement of organizational health by integrating insights from diverse data sources to drive employee satisfaction, strengthen retention, and drive the mission of the organizationQualifications:Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; Master's preferred. Senior-level certification (SHRM-SCP or SPHR) are highly preferred10+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role (HR Director, Head of HR, or similar), experience in global or nonprofit environments preferredProven track record of building an HR function including people strategy and organizational structure leadershipDemonstrated experience managing an HR department budget, directly overseeing employee benefits opportunities and compensation structuring for a globally distributed workforceAbility to assess organizational impact; recommends actions aligned with strategic priorities, and take initiative with solutions that drive organizational healthAdvanced proficiency with modern HRIS platforms and data analytics tools to enhance people strategy decisionsStrong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices in alignment with both U.S. and global requirementsWilling and able to travel domestically or internationally, averaging 20% annuallySkills and Attributes:Passionate about The Max Foundation's mission and vision, and determined to lead and accomplish all goals related to current and future strategic plansHigh attention to detail and a high standard for quality work productUnderstanding of and comfortable in a global environment, with an emphasis on low and middle-income countriesPassion for exceptional collaboration, and flexibility to do what it takes to elevate positive cultureComfort working in a complex, fast-paced, and high-workload environmentCaring, humble, and people-oriented servant leaderResourceful, finds solutions using all available data to overcome challenges impacting the organizationBenefits Summary:Employer-sponsored benefits include:100% medical, dental, and vision premium coverage for employees; 50% premium coverage for spouse and/or dependentsAnnual vacation accrual 80 hours (increases over time), personal time accrual of 104 hours, 12 paid company holidays, and 2 floating holidays per year$10,000 Basic Life and AD&D insurance coverage; Short-term disability insuranceAdditional benefits include:Flexible Spending Account (FSA)Optional employee covered Long Term Disability and Supplemental Life InsuranceEligibility for our Safe Harbor 401k plan participation after 3 months of employment, including Max-paid 3% non-elective contribution regardless of participationMonthly wellness benefit (earn up to $70/month), Costco membership, and WFH/Commuter Stipend ($1,800/year)Compensation: Typical hiring range for this role is $134,475 – $161,370 USD. Offers will factor in relevant candidate qualifications, cost of labor, pay equity, and geographical location. No relocation provided; remote location possible.