Director, Global HR Operations & Compliance

FiveTran • Denver, CO

78d • $171,454 - $214,318 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Head of Global HR Operations & Compliance is a strategic and operational leader responsible for building and optimizing the global HR infrastructure that enables business growth, ensures compliance, and prepares Fivetran for future public company readiness and M&A activities. This leader will oversee all aspects of global HR operations, including systems, processes, compliance, payroll governance, and cross-border employment structures. This role partners closely with Finance, Legal, and regional People leaders to design scalable frameworks that ensure our people programs operate with precision, consistency, and integrity across all geographies. This is a full-time, hybrid position based out of our Oakland, CA or Denver, CO office. Our hybrid work model offers a blend of remote flexibility and in-person collaboration, including two days in the office each week to connect and build as a team.

Requirements

• 12+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years leading global HR operations or compliance functions.
• Experience in high-growth, global organizations; public company or IPO experience strongly preferred.
• Deep expertise in employment law, international compliance, and global entity operations.
• Proven success leading teams through transformation, scale, or organizational change.
• Exceptional program management, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale global HR Operations across all regions, ensuring efficient, compliant, and consistent execution of core people processes (onboarding, offboarding, employee changes, payroll interface, data management).
• Partner with IT and systems vendors and stakeholders to utilize and scale our systems, driving automation, reporting accuracy, and integration across systems (Workday, payroll, equity, benefits).
• Standardize and continuously improve operational processes, focusing on scalability, quality, and employee experience.
• Develop and monitor HR operations KPIs and service level metrics.
• Build and maintain a robust global compliance framework covering employment law, benefits, data privacy (GDPR, CCPA), and local labor regulations.
• Partner with Legal and external experts to ensure compliance in all jurisdictions.
• Oversee audits, risk assessments, and policy updates across global HR functions.
• Ensure HR readiness for regulatory filings and due diligence processes related to IPO or M&A activity.
• Lead entity setup and PEO/EOR expansion strategy to support global growth.
• Partner with Finance and Legal on employment structures, benefits design, and payroll compliance across new markets.
• Develop global mobility policies and frameworks that balance compliance, cost, and talent experience.
• Partner with Legal, Finance, and People leadership to prepare HR systems, data, and processes for public company readiness, including audit readiness, governance, and controls.
• Lead HR due diligence and integration efforts for M&A transactions, ensuring seamless employee transitions and compliance continuity.
• Lead and develop a high-performing global HR Operations team that centers employee experience and drives efficiency through metrics, automation, and AI-enabled improvements.
• Build strong partnerships across People, Finance, and Legal to align strategies and ensure cohesive execution.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Chief People Officer and executive leadership on all operational, compliance, and governance matters.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical insurance
• Generous paid time-off policy (PTO), plus paid sick time, inclusive parental leave policy, holidays, and volunteer days off
• RSU stock grants
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Company virtual happy hours, free food, and fun team-building activities
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• Access to an innovative mental health support platform that offers personalized care and resources in areas such as: therapy, coaching, and self-guided mindfulness exercises for all covered employees and their covered dependents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees