Director of Human Resources

Director of Human Resources 8800 Lyra Sr , Suite 200 Columbus, , OH 43240 US Posted: 02/19/2026 2026-02-19 2026-03-22 Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm Job Category: Human Resources Job Number: 644552 Is job remote?: Yes Job Description Director of Human Resources Direct Hire Remote EST or CST Salary: $160,000-180,000 DOE, position is bonus eligible Must Have: Bachelors degree 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including leadership of multi-location or multinational teams. Strong functional expertise across core HR disciplines (employee relations, compliance, performance management, compensation/benefits, HR operations). Experience managing HR in multiple countries (U.S. required; Mexico and/or EU experience preferred). Software as a Service (SaaS) industry experience Nice to have: Experience working for a Private Equity backed company HR Certification (SHRM-SCP, SPHR) Experience using AI to help with HR processes Private Equity-Backed SaaS Company Position Overview We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Director of Human Resources to lead and scale our global HR operations. This role oversees HR across the U.S., Mexico, and the EU, ensuring compliant, efficient, and people-centered practices that support growth. The ideal candidate combines strong functional HR expertise with a continuous improvement mindset and a passion for building structure in evolving environments. This is a highly visible role that blends operational leadership with strategic partnershipideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, growth-oriented organizations and enjoys strengthening systems, managers, and culture. Key Responsibilities Global HR Operations & Compliance Lead day-to-day HR operations across multiple geographies (U.S., Mexico, EU). Ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws and regulations. Oversee core HR functions including talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, and policy administration. Manage and develop regional HR team members, driving consistency while respecting local requirements. Strategy, Systems & Process Improvement Partner with executive leadership to align HR initiatives with business objectives. Evaluate, enhance, and scale HR processes, systems, and workflows to improve efficiency and employee experience. Optimize HRIS and reporting capabilities to support data-driven decision-making. Lead policy development and refinement to ensure clarity, fairness, and alignment with company values. Employee Engagement & Organizational Effectiveness Design and implement initiatives to strengthen engagement, particularly at middle-management and frontline levels. Partner with business leaders to elevate manager capability, accountability, and effectiveness. Support organizational change initiatives with thoughtful planning and communication. Talent Development & Performance Enhance performance management processes to drive accountability and development. Support rollout of training programs and leadership development initiatives. Contribute to the design of career frameworks and growth pathways to improve retention and internal mobility. Culture & Leadership Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders across the organization. Act as a visible, approachable HR leader who reinforces company culture and values. The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process and always double check the email address of the Recruiter to ensure it's from an official Planet domain (@theplanetgroup.com or @launchcg.com) - and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org or .jobs. The Planet Group and our companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us , so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available. Apply Now: Apply Online Apply Later Send an email reminder to: Email Address Share This Job: Login to save this search and get notified of similar positions.