Director of People and Culture – HR Management
Buxton Resources
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $130,000 - $150,000 per year
Job Level
Lead
About the role
- Build the HR Foundation
- Assess the current HR landscape and design a scalable, centralized HR infrastructure encompassing systems, processes, policies, and employee handbooks.
- Establish consistency in core areas such as recruiting, onboarding, performance, management, compensation, and compliance across global entities.
- Select, optimize, and operationalize HR technology and tools (e.g., Rippling, Leapsome) to support efficiency, visibility, and self-service.
- Partner with executive leadership to define and execute a unified global people strategy aligned with business objectives and growth initiatives.
- Lead change management efforts to harmonize culture, values, and employee experience across acquired companies.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership, providing insights on organizational design, workforce planning, and talent decisions, including post-acquisition integration.
- Design and implement talent programs that attract, retain, and grow high-performing, diverse teams.
- Build a foundational performance and development program that promotes accountability, feedback, and career growth.
- Develop initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, belonging, and well-being across geographies.
- Ensure global compliance with employment laws, regulatory requirements, and data protection standards.
- Oversee employee relations and conflict resolution with fairness, discretion, and consistency.
- Maintain competitive, equitable compensation, benefits, and recognition frameworks.
- Build, mentor and lead a small but high-impact HR team fostering collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.
- Promote a “builder mindset,” encouraging continuous improvement and innovation in HR operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including 2+ years in a leadership role building or scaling HR functions.
- Experience in PE-backed or high-growth companies, ideally with M&A and post-acquisition integration exposure.
- Deep understanding of global employment practices, including working with international employees, contractors, and EOR models.
- Proven experience implementing or optimizing HR technology platforms (e.g., Rippling, Leapsome).
- Strategic thinker able to translate business goals into actionable people strategies while remaining hands-on in execution.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills across levels, cultures, and geographies.
- Excellent problem-solving, change management, and organizational design capabilities, with resilience in ambiguity.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
HR infrastructure designrecruitingonboardingperformance managementcompensationcomplianceemployee relationsconflict resolutionorganizational designtalent program development
Soft skills
strategic thinkinginterpersonal skillscommunication skillsinfluencing skillsproblem-solvingchange managementorganizational capabilitiesresiliencecollaborationaccountability
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human ResourcesBachelor’s degree in Business Administration