Director of HR
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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
