Human Resources Director

Akvelon | Bellevue, WA

Full time on-site Bellevue WA

Akvelon, Inc. is a software engineering company that helps enterprise teams turn AI adoption into measurable results, improving productivity and reducing inefficiencies. Using its RAISE methodology, Akvelon offers a structured, governed, and scalable approach to integrating AI across engineering teams. The company supports large-scale software organizations, Fortune 500 companies, and leading technology platforms such as Microsoft, T-Mobile, Google, Reddit, and GitHub. Akvelon has been recognized as one of Bellevue’s Top 5 Software Development Companies, ranked among Washington’s Top 100 Fastest-Growing Private Companies, and named one of the Best Places to Work in Seattle. Akvelon is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive, safe, and open work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee HR operations, policies, and employee relations.
• Lead recruitment and workforce planning.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and client requirements.
• Manage onboarding, offboarding, and HR documentation.
• Oversee compensation, benefits, and performance management.
• Partner with executive leadership on HR strategy and organizational needs.

Qualifications:

• Proven HR leadership experience, including developing and implementing HR strategies, policies, and programs.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. employment laws, regulatory compliance, and HR best practices.
• Expertise in employee relations, conflict resolution, and performance management.
• Experience developing, updating, and implementing HR policies and procedures.
• Ability to partner with senior leadership on workforce planning, organizational development, and HR initiatives.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Experience in the IT, software engineering, or professional services industry preferred.
• Experience supporting international teams and managing HR matters across multiple jurisdictions is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; professional HR certifications (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR) are a plus.

Working Conditions and Benefits

Compensation: $90k - $200k

Health insurance, PTO, sick leave, 401K