Head of Human Resources (Americas)

Glean • San Francisco, CA

33d • $235,000 - $265,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Glean is looking for a strategic, passionate, and experienced Head of Human resources (Americas) to join our team. This role, reporting into our VP of People, will be responsible for leading our employee relations, learning & development, people operations, and associated core HR functions for Glean’s growing business across the U.S., Canada, and LatAm. The Head of HR Human Resources (Americas) will be a pivotal player in our company's growth, responsible for leading People/HR related strategic and operational matters across the Americas region from our Headquarters in Palo Alto or San Francisco (4 days per week in office).

Requirements

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in the human resources field
• 5+ years of leadership experience in the human resources field
• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource, Business, or related field
• Proven experience leading a People/HR team or function, with an established track record of delivering results.
• Ability to collaborate/influence C-suite as trusted advisor.
• Solid understanding of CA and US employment laws.
• The ability to be a strategic leader while remaining hands-on for the day to day implementation work.
• Deep and broad knowledge of People/HR processes such as workforce planning, performance management, talent reviews, and change management.
• Demonstrated success in fast paced, innovative technology organizations.
• Proven successful interpersonal skills, coaching and listening skills, and the ability to communicate within all levels of the organization.
• Excellent collaboration, problem solving, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead performance management, total rewards, compliance, employee relations and engagement, and professional development for all of Glean’s operations across the United States, Canada, and LATAM.
• Build and manage a team of exceptional HRBPs and People Operations professionals.
• Drive the development and implementation of HR strategies, policies, and programs that support the organization's goals and foster a positive and inclusive work environment.
• Partner with senior leadership to drive organizational effectiveness and maintain a culture of high performance.
• Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, performance improvement, and disciplinary actions.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations.
• Benchmark and innovate processes that advance Glean’s culture and ensure a conductive work environment for peak employee performance and productivity.
• Actively coach leaders to embody organizational values and foster accountability, encouraging them to lead collaboratively across teams
• Exhibit exemplary leadership skills, acting as a leader of leaders, and fostering a culture of accountability, transparency, and high performance.
• Enable strong collaboration and communication between all employees, regardless of physical location, through the effective use of space and technologies.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including competitive compensation, Medical, Vision, and Dental coverage, generous time-off policy, and the opportunity to contribute to your 401k plan to support your long-term goals.
• When you join, you'll receive a home office improvement stipend, as well as an annual education and wellness stipends to support your growth and wellbeing.
• We foster a vibrant company culture through regular events, and provide healthy lunches daily to keep you fueled and focused.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees