Strategic HR Director: Leadership & Org Design

Ascend Learning; Leawood (KS); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and generous paid time off

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) employer matching program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Ascend Learning is seeking a Director of Human Resources to serve as a strategic advisor across corporate functions. This role involves aligning people strategy with business priorities to drive effectiveness and performance in a hybrid work setting between Leawood, Kansas, and Burlington, MA. Candidates should have over 10 years of progressive HR experience with strong strategic thinking and data analytics skills. The position includes benefits like flexible paid time off and 401(k) matching, encouraging a vibrant workplace culture.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including HR Business Partner roles.
• Strong strategic thinking and business acumen.
• Ability to influence, coach, and advise senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior operations leaders.
• Diagnose organizational challenges using data insights.
• Lead organization design and operating model evolution.

Skills

HR Business Partner experience

Strategic thinking

Data analytics

Change leadership

Executive presence

Coaching skills

Employee relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources or business

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Ascend Learning is seeking a Director of Human Resources to serve as a strategic advisor across corporate functions. This role involves aligning people strategy with business priorities to drive effectiveness and performance in a hybrid work setting between Leawood, Kansas, and Burlington, MA. Candidates should have over 10 years of progressive HR experience with strong strategic thinking and data analytics skills. The position includes benefits like flexible paid time off and 401(k) matching, encouraging a vibrant workplace culture.