Human Resources Director

firstPRO, Inc; Wyncote (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

firstPRO, Inc. is seeking a seasoned HR leader to steer the HR function across a growing global footprint, partnering with the founder and the executive team to align talent strategy with business innovation.

You will drive talent acquisition, brand-building, and core HR operations, including compensation, performance management, and global benefits, while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of progressive HR experience in high-performing organizations.
• 4+ years in a management or director level role.
• Direct experience reporting to or working with a founder/owner.
• Experience building/managing an HR department in a small-to-mid-sized company (30–100 employees).
• Startup mindset with accountability and problem-solving attitude.

Responsibilities

• Lead the HR function across a growing global footprint.
• Partner with the founder and executive leadership to align talent strategy with business goals.
• Lead succession planning and report to the founder or owner as required.
• Maintain high-performance culture across multinational teams.

Skills

Talent acquisition

HR leadership

Employee relations

HRIS reporting

Policy compliance

Job description

Compensation: $90,000 – $110,000 + bonus

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire HR function across a growing global footprint, securing a "seat at the table" to drive organizational strategy.
• Partner directly with the company founder and executive leadership to align talent strategy with overarching business innovation.
• Execute a structured succession plan, reporting to the Director of HR & Administration for the first six months before transitioning to a direct report under the founder.
• Maintain absolute accountability and champion high-performance culture across diverse, multi-national teams.

Talent Acquisition & Brand Building

• Own the full-cycle recruitment pipeline from requisition to onboarding to effectively scale the organization.
• Build a compelling online employee brand presence to attract and secure top-tier "A" players.
• Collaborate with department heads to forecast hiring metrics and establish clear career development pathways.

Core HR Operations & Compliance

• Lead multi-national HR disciplines, including compensation architectures, employee relations, and global benefits administration.
• Oversee the performance management lifecycle, ensuring high-performance standards are met and facilitating respectful exits when necessary.
• Track and report on organizational trends using HRIS metrics to deliver insights directly to the executive team.
• Monitor and modify company policies to ensure strict adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws.

Candidate Profile & Requirements

• Experience: 5–8 years of progressive HR experience in high-performing organizations, with 4+ years already spent at a management or director level (perfect for a strong #2 ready to step up).
• Founder Alignment (Non-Negotiable): Direct, proven experience reporting to or working closely alongside a company owner or founder, with the confidence to challenge and advise them.
• Company Scale: Prior experience managing or building out an HR department within a growing, small-to-mid-sized footprint (30–100 employees).
• Soft Skills: An agile, adaptable professional with a start-up mindset who embraces a culture of accountability and actively seeks out problems to solve.