Senior Director of HR

Senior Director of HR Remote (United States) Experience: 5+ years of People or HR leadership experience, including experience in high-growth environments Core Areas: People strategy, talent acquisition, onboarding, leadership development, performance management, compensation and benefits, HCM, employee relations Compensation: $210,000 - $240,000 USD per year Travel: Semi-frequent local and national travel, including some overnight travel Location: United States Workplace: Remote Employment Type: Full-time About the Role The Senior Director of HR will build and scale the People function during a critical stage of growth. This role aligns People initiatives with organizational goals, strengthens company culture, supports high employee engagement, and creates the systems, programs, and leadership capabilities needed for a high-performing, fully remote organization. This position operates at both the strategic and hands-on levels. The role partners with senior leadership on hiring, onboarding, leadership development, organizational design, succession planning, performance management, compensation, benefits, HCM administration, employee relations, leaves, compliance, and People analytics. What You'll Do Hiring and Onboarding Partner with leadership to scale high-quality hiring while maintaining a strong talent bar. Manage and develop the internal Talent team to build a strong, efficient hiring engine. Deliver a consistent, high-quality candidate experience that reflects the organization’s brand and core values. Develop a best-in-class onboarding program that accelerates time-to-impact and early employee engagement. Leadership Development Coach and develop managers across the company on leadership best practices that improve effectiveness, accountability, and team performance. Build scalable leadership development programs that support current leaders. Identify and develop high‑potential talent for future internal promotions. Partner with the Chief Executive Officer and leadership team on organizational design and succession planning. Culture and Engagement Strengthen and scale a fast‑paced, high‑ownership, highly collaborative culture. Maintain high levels of employee engagement as the company grows. Build feedback loops and programs that reinforce alignment, performance, and team health in a fully remote environment. Performance and People Programs Build and evolve performance management programs that drive clarity, accountability, and growth. Support managers with goal setting, feedback, and performance conversations. Use performance and feedback data to inform development plans and organizational decisions. People Operations and Infrastructure Own and manage compensation and benefits programs while supporting employee well‑being, market competitiveness, and compliance. Develop and deliver regular reporting on key People metrics, including headcount, turnover, hiring, and KPIs that connect performance with business outcomes. Manage the company’s HCM platform, Rippling. Manage employee leaves and employee relations. Ensure compliance with employment laws and HR best practices. Qualifications Required Experience At least 5 years of experience in People or HR leadership roles. Experience working in high-growth environments. Experience in startup and venture-backed technology companies. Experience incorporating AI to improve operational efficiency. Proven experience developing high-performing teams across a business and within the People function. Proven ability to influence and drive decisions at the senior leadership level. Required Skills Strong judgment, high ownership, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment. Strategic thinking, strong business acumen, and the ability to translate vision into action. Exceptional ability to build relationships, communicate clearly, serve as a strategic people partner, and coach leaders. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Ability to build scalable People systems, programs, and leadership capabilities for a fully remote organization. Ability to align hiring, development, retention, culture, engagement, performance, compensation, benefits, and compliance with business goals. Preferred Qualifications Cybersecurity experience is a plus. Benefits Company‑paid health insurance. 401(k) plan with employer match. Self‑managed paid time off. Parental leave. Company‑provided equipment for working from home. Additional generous benefits package details may be provided during the hiring process. Recruitment notice: all communication only happens from authorized email addresses ending in @7seventy.net . We never ask for payments or sensitive documents. Suspect a scam? Email View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr