Sr. Director, Human Resources

Viant Technology•Los Angeles, CA

10d•$200,000 - $240,000

About The Position

WHAT YOU’LL DO The Sr. Director, Human Resources will lead Viant’s core people operations, employee relations, and learning & development functions. This role is a senior people leader responsible for managing and developing HR and L&D teams, driving operational rigor, and supporting the company through growth, change, and transformation. This role will blend both hands on execution and large scale strategy . THE DAY-TO-DAY Lead and develop teams across Employee Relations, HR Operations, and Learning & Development; provide oversight of Benefits through established processes and partners. Serve as the senior escalation point for complex employee relations matters, partnering with Legal and executive leadership to drive fair, consistent, and compliant outcomes. Provide oversight of learning & development initiatives, including onboarding, manager development, leadership training, and career growth programs in close partnership with L&D leadership. Drive HR operational excellence by scaling policies, processes, and systems to support a growing, multi-state organization. Play a key role in M&A activity, including HR due diligence, integration planning, change management, and post-close execution. Partner with executive leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, performance management, and leadership capability. Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations, particularly in a public-company and multi-jurisdiction environment. Use people data, operational metrics, and learning outcomes to inform decisions and continuously improve HR and L&D programs. Collaborate closely with Talent Acquisition, Finance, Legal, and other People leaders to deliver a cohesive employee experience.

Requirements

12+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, with deep expertise in Employee Relations and HR Operations.
5+ years of experience leading and developing people managers and teams.
Comprehensive understanding of employment law and HR compliance across the employee lifecycle, including hiring, classification, compensation, performance management, leaves, and separations.
Proven experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, including HR diligence, integration, and change management.
Strong working knowledge of benefits administration, with the ability to provide effective oversight without day-to-day ownership.
Proven ability to scale HR and L&D infrastructure in a fast-growing, complex organization.
Bachelor’s degree required

Nice To Haves

Experience operating in a public company, tech, SaaS, or ad tech environment strongly preferred.
Master’s degree or relevant certifications (SPHR, SHRM-SCP) preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop teams across Employee Relations, HR Operations, and Learning & Development
Serve as the senior escalation point for complex employee relations matters, partnering with Legal and executive leadership to drive fair, consistent, and compliant outcomes.
Provide oversight of learning & development initiatives, including onboarding, manager development, leadership training, and career growth programs in close partnership with L&D leadership.
Drive HR operational excellence by scaling policies, processes, and systems to support a growing, multi-state organization.
Play a key role in M&A activity, including HR due diligence, integration planning, change management, and post-close execution.
Partner with executive leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, performance management, and leadership capability.
Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations, particularly in a public-company and multi-jurisdiction environment.
Use people data, operational metrics, and learning outcomes to inform decisions and continuously improve HR and L&D programs.
Collaborate closely with Talent Acquisition, Finance, Legal, and other People leaders to deliver a cohesive employee experience.