Director of Human Resources

Cartesian•Boston, MA

9h•$140,000 - $170,000

About The Position

About Cartesian Cartesian is a specialist consulting firm with over 35 years of experience serving the global telecommunications, media, and technology (TMT) sectors. We partner with clients worldwide to design and implement practical strategies, data-driven transformations, and technology solutions that drive growth and operational efficiency. Our expertise spans analytics, strategy, technical services, content security, and management consulting. Role Overview We are seeking a Director of Human Resources to join our team at Cartesian. In this role, you will set the direction and lead execution of the firm’s core HR strategy, partnering closely with senior leadership to ensure our people practices scale with the business. You will own and evolve benefits, payroll, performance management, compensation planning, and immigration strategy, while continuously improving the end-to-end employee experience. This role offers the opportunity to drive meaningful, firm-wide initiatives in a collaborative, consulting-driven environment.

Requirements

8–12+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally in consulting, professional services, or a high-growth organization
Demonstrated experience leading and evolving HR programs across benefits, payroll, performance management, and compensation
Strong working knowledge of employment law, compliance, and employee relations best practices
Experience owning and partnering on visa and immigration processes
Proven ability to translate business strategy into people initiatives and drive execution through influence and collaboration
Excellent stakeholder management, executive communication, and change leadership skills
Ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on execution in a dynamic environment

Nice To Haves

Experience building or modernizing HR programs in scaling organizations
Strong comfort using people analytics to inform decisions related to hiring, performance, compensation, and retention
Experience supporting global or distributed teams
Ability to build structure, clarity, and momentum in evolving environments
Passion for strengthening feedback, recognition, and employee engagement

Responsibilities

Set the strategic direction and lead execution of core HR programs including benefits, payroll, and leave, ensuring accuracy, scalability, and a high-quality employee experience
Design, evolve, and govern Cartesian’s HR policy ecosystem, balancing business strategy, risk management, compliance, and employee experience
Own and continuously improve the firm’s performance management framework, including performance reviews, promotion pathways, and executive accountability, ensuring fairness, consistency, and alignment with business objectives
Lead firm-wide compensation strategy, including benchmarking, annual planning, and ongoing calibration, in close partnership with talent acquisition and senior leadership
Develop and drive feedback and recognition strategies that reinforce performance, growth, and culture
Own retention and attrition strategy, leveraging engagement data, exit interviews, and performance insights to identify trends, mitigate risk, and drive targeted interventions
Set and manage Cartesian’s visa and immigration strategy, partnering with external counsel and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance and a strong candidate and employee experience
Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders, providing guidance on employee relations, compliance, organizational effectiveness, and people strategy
Lead continuous improvement of HR systems, processes, and vendor partnerships, ensuring solutions scale with the organization
Use workforce data and people analytics to identify trends, measure impact, and inform strategic people initiatives