Director of People & Culture, US

Botify•New York, NY

1d•$150,000 - $170,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Botify is seeking a hands-on, people-first HR leader to own the US employee experience. As Director of People & Culture, you will lead the US People team, partner closely with global leadership, and shape the employee experience for both in-office and remote employees across the country. This is a high-visibility role requiring a balance of strategy and execution, with the ability to move quickly and build trust at all organizational levels. The role emphasizes the importance of in-person presence to foster trust, provide immediate support, and facilitate important conversations, ensuring the on-site team feels valued and supported.

Requirements

8+ years of HR experience, including at least 3 years managing an HR or People team.
Experience as an HR generalist or HRBP in a fast-paced tech, SaaS, or high-growth environment; experience in a global or multinational company is a strong plus.
Deep working knowledge of US employment law and HR compliance, particularly New York.
Demonstrated experience managing office operations or workplace experience, and supporting distributed or hybrid teams.
Strong judgment, discretion, and the ability to handle sensitive employee matters with empathy and fairness.
Excellent communication skills and executive presence in the office; comfortable influencing senior leaders and partnering across time zones.
A builder's mindset: comfortable rolling up your sleeves, improving processes, and making things better than you found them.
Strong interest in AI and maybe some experience with it helping better People processes.
Proficiency with PEO & HRIS Systems and people tools (BambooHR, Justworks, etc).

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop the US People team, setting priorities and ensuring best-in-class service to employees and managers.
Serve as a trusted advisor to US leaders on employee relations, performance management, organizational design, and team health.
Own US HR operations, including onboarding and offboarding, HRIS data integrity, policies, handbook, and compliance with federal, state, and local employment law.
Partner with global People leadership to align US programs with company-wide strategy while adapting for US requirements.
Support compensation, benefits, and annual cycles (performance reviews, merit, benefits renewal) in partnership with global teams and vendors.
Own the management and experience of the NYC office, including vendor relationships, facilities, budget, health and safety, and day-to-day operations.
Create an in-office environment that makes coming in worthwhile, through thoughtful space planning, events, and rituals that build connection and culture.
Design and deliver an equitable, engaging experience for remote employees so they feel as connected and supported as in-office colleagues.
Drive engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and internal communications that reinforce Botify's culture and values.
Use engagement surveys, feedback, and people data to identify trends, measure impact, and recommend action.
Partner on learning and development and manager-enablement programs to grow talent and strengthen leadership capability.