[Remote] HR Director 💼 | U.S. (East Coast Focus) | SaaS | High-Growth Environment

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Career Staffing Talent (CST) has been retained for a confidential search for an HR Director to join a product-led, global SaaS company. This role involves leading the U.S. HR function, partnering with executive leadership, and optimizing HR infrastructure in a high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR strategy and execution across the U.S. business (multi-region, East Coast focus)
• Partner with executive leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, and scaling initiatives
• Serve as a key partner within a global HR structure, aligning U.S. efforts with broader business objectives
• Oversee and develop the U.S. HR team, driving performance and accountability
• Design and evolve compensation, bonus, and performance management programs
• Lead annual performance cycles, calibration, and merit planning
• Build and enhance people analytics and data-driven decision-making capabilities
• Partner cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, and other internal stakeholders to ensure compliance and operational excellence
• Act as a trusted advisor on employee relations, change management, and talent development
• Help shape a high-performance, growth-oriented culture

Skills

• Proven experience as an HR Director or senior HR leader supporting U.S. operations
• Background in SaaS, technology, or product-led environments
• Experience in startup or high-growth companies — builder mindset required
• Strong experience supporting multi-state / multi-region workforces
• Hands-on operator — comfortable owning both strategy and execution
• Deep expertise in compensation, performance management, and HR operations
• Strong business partner — able to influence and advise leadership
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Deep knowledge of U.S. employment law and compliance
• Experience in regulated or data-driven industries (e.g., fintech, payments, risk, compliance)
• Exposure to global teams and distributed workforces
• SHRM certification or equivalent

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