Director of People and Culture – HR Management
Buxton Resources
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $130,000 - $150,000 per year
Job Level
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 & Tools
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