Head of People & Culture #0209

Our client, a fast-growing global technology organization, is looking for an outstanding Head of People & Culture to drive their US regional operations. This strategic leadership position is perfect for an experienced HR professional who excels at balancing visionary thinking with tactical implementation.

In this role, you'll serve as the primary HR leader for the US market, working closely with the Global SVP of HR and key business stakeholders to ensure people initiatives support aggressive expansion goals. The ideal candidate can navigate both big-picture strategy and operational details, creating robust HR systems while staying connected to everyday business needs.

You'll manage a team of 7-9 HR specialists spanning Recruitment, People Operations, and Administrative functions, while maintaining strong partnerships with international Centers of Excellence. This position offers the chance to influence organizational culture, enhance operational efficiency, and establish HR frameworks that support an innovative, diverse workplace.

Location: San Diego, CA (Hybrid model - 3 days onsite)

Travel: Around 25%

Reports To: Senior Vice President - Human Resources

Essential:

• Leadership: Demonstrated success building, coaching, and developing HR teams and influencing business leaders
• Compensation Mastery: Direct experience with compensation surveys (Radford, Mercer, or similar); proven ability to design and administer competitive compensation and incentive programs
• Experience: 15+ years in progressive HR leadership roles, with 6+ years leading high-performance teams in technology companies
• US Payroll: Full understanding of US payroll and multi-state compliance complexities
• Technical Proficiency: Strong command of HRIS systems, ATS platforms, and MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Strategic Partnership: Proven track record partnering effectively with senior executives in dynamic, fast-paced environments
• Compliance Expertise: Comprehensive knowledge of US federal and state employment and compensation laws; experience managing multi-state compliance requirements

Preferred:

• Cross-cultural sensitivity and ability to operate effectively in matrix environments
• Experience with global payroll vendor selection and implementation
• Global collaboration experience, particularly with India/APAC and European teams
• Established HR network in the San Diego/Southern California region
• Familiarity with Greenhouse (ATS) and Workday (HRIS)
• Experience supporting both go-to-market (sales, customer success) and technical organizations

Key Competencies:

• Problem-solver: Removes barriers, challenges thinking, and drives creative solutions
• Global business acumen: Comfortable navigating cross-cultural dynamics and international collaboration
• Strategic yet hands-on: Can develop long-term vision while remaining agile and execution-focused
• Adaptable leader: Thrives in ambiguity and rapidly changing environments
• Influential communicator: Builds trust, consensus, and strong stakeholder relationships

• Retirement: 401(k) with employer match (up to 4%)
• Salary Range: $185,000 - $210,000 (commensurate with experience)
• Healthcare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Performance Bonus: Annual short-term incentive plan

Why This Opportunity?

• Growth Opportunity: Expand your leadership scope as the company scales; potential to add HR Business Partners and additional team members
• Innovation: Join a forward-thinking organization that values creativity, inclusion, and reimagining how work gets done
• Global Collaboration: Work with international teams and bring a global mindset to US operations
• High Impact: Shape HR strategy and culture for an entire US region in a high-growth company

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