Director, HR

Silk • Needham, MA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Silk is looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to work closely with Silk Go-To-Market teams, managers, and key stakeholders to help build organizational and people capability, and shape & implement effective people strategies and activities within the company. This role will also be responsible for all people’s operations, supporting all US-based employees.
The position is in Needham, MA, reporting to the VP of People, as part of a global HR team, and will work with teams in North America, Europe, and Israel. The Needham office is on a hybrid schedule, with the expectation of on-site attendance 2-3 days per week.

Requirements

• Experience in growing and fast-paced start-ups and/or in the tech industry.
• Lead. Be an HR expert, implementing best practices. Partnering and serving as a trusted advisor to senior management is critical to success in this role.
• Adaptable and open to change. Capable of taking a step back and taking an objective view.
• Strategic thinking, problem-solving, and strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Take charge and challenge decisions.
• Experience working as part of a global HR team and with various cultures.
• Experience in maintaining a positive work environment for employees working in varied settings (hybrid, fully remote, etc.)
• Proven recruiting and organizational development experience.
• BA/BS or equivalent and/or HR certificate

Responsibilities

• Own HR for US, CAN, & Europe - providing hands-on effort and strategic input, insight, and advice on people-related issues, such as talent acquisition and management, employee relations, coaching/development, compensation and benefits, conflict management, etc.
• Lead local and global activities and projects in areas of organizational development, recruitment, compensation, benefits, policies, and more.
• Lead engagement & culture activities, fostering an environment with high levels of teamwork, accountability, communication, and more.
• Works closely with Go-To-Market management & leaders to advise, counsel, and provide coaching to address employees’ performance.
• Works closely with the global HR team and jointly manages global HR initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees