Reporting directly to the Chief Human Resources Officer, the Associate Director, Human Resources serves as the operational leader of a lean, high-performing Human Resources team supporting employees across the U.S. while partnering closely with international HR colleagues. This role is responsible for ensuring the successful execution of day-to-day HR operations while serving as a trusted advisor to employees and senior leadership.
Client Details
A well renowned international non-profit organization. This role requires exceptional emotional intelligence, discretion, intellectual agility, and a collaborative approach to supporting organizational goals.
Description
- Lead the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources function, managing a small U.S.-based HR team while partnering closely with international HR colleagues.
- Manage complex employee relations matters, serving as a trusted, objective resource for employees and business leaders.
- Partner with the CHRO on compensation planning, including maintaining compensation structures, supporting annual compensation cycles, responding to pay transparency inquiries, and developing compensation recommendations.
- Participate in talent review, succession planning, and workforce strategy discussions with executive leadership.
- Support-and when appropriate, lead-sensitive conversations with senior leaders using diplomacy, sound judgment, and professionalism.
- Oversee recruiting, onboarding, HR reporting, and HR data integrity across existing systems and processes.
- Lead the HR team during high-volume or time-sensitive periods by establishing priorities, coordinating work, and facilitating regular team check-ins.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to support employee communications and change management initiatives.
- Drive continuous improvement of HR systems and processes, including leveraging AI and technology to modernize operations and improve efficiency.
- Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness to meet business needs beyond standard business hours when required.
Profile
- 8+ years of progressive Human Resources generalist experience, with demonstrated breadth and depth across core HR disciplines.
- Experience working in a lean, fast-paced environment such as a startup, entrepreneurial company, nonprofit, or high-growth organization strongly preferred.
- Experience supporting or working within a mission-driven organization is a plus.
- Proven experience partnering with senior leaders, including executive-level stakeholders.
- Prior people leadership experience preferred; formal management title not required if responsibilities demonstrate equivalent leadership.
- Strong expertise across employee relations, compensation, talent management, recruitment, onboarding, and HR operations.
- Excellent judgment, objectivity, and the ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to navigate difficult conversations and influence senior stakeholders with professionalism and diplomacy.
- Comfortable operating in environments with evolving processes and systems, demonstrating resourcefulness and adaptability.
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
- Strategic mindset with the ability to analyze issues, identify solutions, and proactively recommend improvements.
- Hands-on leadership style with the ability to balance strategic planning and day-to-day execution.
- Interest in leveraging AI and emerging technologies to improve HR processes and operational effectiveness.
Job Offer
- Highly competitive compensation
- A true temp to perm opportunity within 3 months
- Monday through Friday 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Hybrid 3/4 days in office
- Medical, dental and vision benefits offered from day 1
- Highly collaborative team
- An exciting opportunity to be apart of a small but mighty team
- Opportunity to work directly with the CHRO on new ideas and visions for the future team
- Room for growth and development within this senior role.
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