Global Head of People, Culture & Operations

Clarity Recruiting; New York (NY); Remote; USD 80,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contract-to-full-time path

Remote work across time zones

Global team exposure

Job summary

Global Consulting Firm is seeking a Director of People Operations & Culture for a 1-3 month remote contract, with potential to go full-time. The role requires leading global people initiatives, managing compensation, benefits, compliance, and HR policies across jurisdictions.

You will partner with executives to drive an inclusive culture, oversee HR systems and payroll, and coach leaders through changes. Remote role across time zones.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of progressive HR experience, incl. leadership of a People function.
• Experience with employment compliance across multiple countries.
• Experience supporting hourly, day-rate, or contract team members.
• Proven track record designing compensation, benefits, policy, and performance programs.
• Strong judgment in employee relations and coaching senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the People function strategy with clear goals and metrics.
• Report retention, engagement, utilization, and compliance to the Executive Leadership Team.
• Lead workforce and capacity planning with senior leaders across time zones.
• Advise leaders and manage external HR advisors and employment counsel.

Skills

HR leadership

People analytics

Executive coaching

Employee relations

Global/remote workforce experience

Education

SHRM / SPHR / CIPD certified

Tools

Justworks

Deel

HRIS

PEO / EOR management

Job description

Global Consulting Firm is seeking a Director of People Operations & Culture for a 1-3 month remote contract, with potential to go full-time. The role requires leading global people initiatives, managing compensation, benefits, compliance, and HR policies across jurisdictions.

You will partner with executives to drive an inclusive culture, oversee HR systems and payroll, and coach leaders through changes. Remote role across time zones.