Director of HR

BrightEdgeCleveland, OH
Onsite

About The Position

BrightEdge is seeking a Director of HR to join their team. This person will be responsible for managing and overseeing all HR functions, including benefits administration, performance management, HR compliance, Immigration, compensation benchmarking, on/off-boarding, and PTO management. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, be detail-oriented, have a comprehensive understanding of HR policies and procedures, are comfortable working in a fast-paced ambiguous environment, and have prior experience mentoring/managing people. This position is on-site 5 days / week based out of their Chicago office.

Requirements

  • 8+ years’ experience in an HR and/or People Operations
  • Experience at a high growth Tech/SaaS company
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, business administration, or related field
  • Approachable, adaptable, resourceful and a strong communicator; comfortable communicating upward
  • Experience presenting on complex cross-functional projects and processes driving results
  • Experience with Google Drive/Apps, Microsoft Suite (Word/Excel/PowerPoint), HRIS Systems (Ultipro/UKG a plus), and ATS systems (Lever)
  • Experience implementing people programs including performance feedback, rewards & recognition, wage & hour compliance
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with a deep sense of empathy and ability to communicate across diverse groups
  • Proven track record handling confidential information with discretion

Nice To Haves

  • HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the day-to-day work of the HR operations team, performing operational duties required to keep the process running consistently.
  • Manage benefits, PTO, compliance and other HR operations needs for employees and contractors.
  • Provide day to day HR Ops support including troubleshooting issues and serving as the escalation point for process and systems issues.
  • Understand how BrightEdge operates and apply that knowledge to all aspects of people-related strategy, programs, and practices.
  • Scale existing processes for growth and innovation based on business needs.
  • Redefine employee experience and overall operating model, powered by data, trends and insights
  • Manage employee on-boarding and off-boarding processes; identify and administer tools/systems that support rapid scale and growth
  • Identify and implement innovative HR policies, programs and procedures to be used in engagement, performance evaluation, recognition, compensation, and promotion processes
  • Ensure compliance with federal and state programs.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Recruiting, Payroll, Facilities, IT, Accounting, Legal and other teams to create programs that impact all employees and offices
  • Handle domestic and international immigration needs.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance with multiple package options
  • 15-23 days PTO depending on tenure plus 10 paid holidays
  • Pre-tax commuter benefit plan and company contribution to help reduce parking/public transit costs
  • Discounted gym membership and fitness benefits
  • No or low cost therapy and professional coaching sessions through Spring Health
  • 4-6 weeks fully paid parental leave
  • Pet wellness and insurance plans to keep your furry family healthy
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