SANS Institute

Director of HR – North America

SANS Institute

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $180,000 - $220,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Serve as the strategic HR leader for the North America region and corporate functions, aligning people strategies with business goals and organizational priorities.
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of HR Business Partners, ensuring high-quality support to leaders and employees across the region.
  • Partner with senior leaders to provide counsel on organizational design, workforce planning, succession planning, talent development, team effectiveness, and change management.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to leaders on employee relations matters, performance management, policy interpretation, risk mitigation, and complex workplace issues.
  • Collaborate with regional HR Directors in EMEA and APAC to address employee relations matters, policy considerations, and people strategies that span multiple regions.
  • Partner with HR Operations to build and execute operational activities, people processes, and compliance-related requirements.
  • Work closely with the Manager, Global Talent Management to provide business input on talent processes, programs, and policies, while sharing best practices and identifying business implications.
  • Use data, trends, and business insight to identify people-related risks and opportunities and recommend practical solutions.
  • Support leaders through organizational change and business transformation while helping maintain employee engagement and alignment.
  • Champion a consistent employee experience grounded in SANS culture and values while balancing regional and business needs.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and HR policies across North America.
  • Contribute to broader HR initiatives and projects as a member of the HR leadership team.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Minimum of 10 years of progressive Human Resources experience.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience managing HR Business Partners or similar HR professionals.
  • Demonstrated experience serving as a strategic HR business partner to senior leaders.
  • Strong employee relations experience, including managing complex and sensitive workplace matters.
  • Experience advising leaders on performance management, organizational effectiveness, change management, and talent strategy.
  • Strong understanding of employment law and HR practices in North America.
  • Proven ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution.
  • Strong interpersonal, coaching, and influencing skills with the ability to build trust across all levels of the organization.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong judgment, discretion, and ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
  • Ability to work effectively in a remote, geographically dispersed environment.
  • Unrestricted authorization to work in the USA; visa sponsorship is not available.
Benefits
  • Competitive base salary, bonus opportunities, and a 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Robust medical, dental, and vision plans; company-provided short term disability; optional long-term disability, supplemental life and AD&D insurance for employees and dependents; voluntary benefits including accident insurance and identity theft protection; fitness and wellness programs; and a company paid employee assistance program (EAP).
  • Generous paid time off, including volunteer time.
  • Access to professional development and SANS training opportunities.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
human resourcesorganizational designworkforce planningsuccession planningtalent developmentchange managementemployee relationsperformance managementcomplianceemployment law
Soft Skills
strategic thinkingcoachinginfluencinginterpersonal skillstrust buildingcommunicationjudgmentdiscretionconfidentialityremote work
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in human resourcesBachelor’s degree in businessrelated field degree