Human Resources Director
hirecirclePortland (ME)
Human Resources Director
Posted 6 days ago
hirecirclePortland (ME)
SENIORITY
Manager
About the role
HR Director We are seeking an experienced, action-oriented HR Director to lead and scale our people operations across a fast-moving, technology-driven environment. This is a highly hands-on role, ideal for someone who thrives on building, improving, and executing HR processes end-to-end rather than operating at arm’s length. You will partner closely with executive leadership while working directly with recruiters, hiring managers, and operational teams to deliver best-in-class HR support across the full employee lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own and manage end-to-end HR operations, including payroll, benefits, compliance, and employee lifecycle management
- Lead payroll and benefits administration, including 401(k) plans and US-aligned benefits structures
- Build and continuously improve a cradle-to-grave recruiting pipeline, from workforce planning and sourcing through onboarding
- Manage multiple roles and candidates simultaneously in a high-growth environment
- Partner closely with internal and external recruiters, ensuring alignment, pace, and quality of hire
- Oversee and optimise HR systems and tooling, including ATS platforms and HRIS (experience with ADP, JazzHR or similar strongly preferred)
- Support leadership with practical, commercial HR advice that balances business needs with people outcomes
- Act as a trusted bridge between executives and delivery teams — translating strategy into action
- Roll up your sleeves and engage quickly where needed, especially during periods of growth or change
- Experience & Background
- Proven experience in a senior HR leadership role within technology-focused or high-growth organisations
- Strong exposure to US recruiting and employment practices (candidates based in South America or Europe with US experience are encouraged to apply)
- Deep operational knowledge of:
- Payroll & benefits 401(k) administration
- Recruiting operations and pipelinesHR systems, ATS, and HRITComfortable coordinating across multiple stakeholders, time zones, and priorities
- Highly execution-driven with a bias toward action and problem-solving
What We’re Looking For:
- A pragmatic HR leader who enjoys being close to the work
- Someone who collaborates naturally with executives while staying connected to the team doing the day-to-day delivery
- Organised, adaptable, and confident managing competing priorities
- Strong communicator with the credibility to influence at all levels
If you are a hands-on HR leader who thrives in fast-paced, technology-driven environments and enjoys building scalable people operations from the ground up, we’d love to hear from you.
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