The Director of Human Resources drives organizational growth through strategic HR leadership, focusing on employee relations, compliance, and effective people strategies across global regions.
Cordance is dedicated to accelerating the growth of vertically focused business-to-business (B2B) software-as-a-service (SaaS) companies through acquisition and long-term tactical and financial guidance. We’re experienced operators and subject-matter experts with a passion for software and building businesses. We partner with founders to help them scale their businesses and realize their companies’ full potential.
We look for businesses with strong leadership and high potential for profitable growth, and work together to increase year-over-year revenue, company efficiency, and impact. Cordance envisions that all companies we work with achieve their full potential. We embrace what makes each company great and build on those foundations. We believe in elevating a company as it scales, delivering dignity to the organization and its employees, and sharing a passion for building a legacy.
The Director of Human Resources serves as a strategic HR leader and trusted advisor to senior business leaders across multiple regions and business units. This role is responsible for shaping and executing people strategies that enable business growth, organizational effectiveness, and a strong employee experience across a global workforce.
The Director of Human Resources will provide leadership across core HR disciplines including organizational design, performance management, employee relations, compliance, and change management. This individual will operate effectively in a SaaS environment and complex, multi-entity structure, while ensuring alignment across key geographies.
Key Responsibilities- Partner with senior executives and business leaders to develop and execute HR strategies aligned to organizational and operational goals across multiple regions and business units
- Lead workforce planning, organizational design, and talent strategies that support growth, scalability, and business performance
- Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders on employee relations, performance management, leadership effectiveness, team dynamics, and organizational health
- Provide coaching and guidance to leaders on complex people matters, including change leadership, succession planning, and talent development
- Oversee and drive change management initiatives related to organizational transformation, integrations, restructures, and business growth
- Ensure compliance with labor laws, regulations, and HR practices across key regions
- Leverage people data, trends, and metrics to influence business decisions and improve engagement, retention, and overall organizational effectiveness
- Support mergers, acquisitions, integrations, and restructuring efforts across a multi-entity environment
- Partner cross-functionally with leaders and HR team members to strengthen programs, policies, and processes that support a high-performing culture
- Champion company culture and values while adapting people practices to regional needs and business realities
- Help build and mature HR infrastructure, processes, and capabilities to support a growing, global organization
- Strategic Leadership: Aligns people strategy with business priorities and long-term organizational goals
- Executive Influence: Builds credibility and partners effectively with senior leaders and stakeholders across the business
- Global & Cultural Agility: Navigates regional complexity and cultural differences with sound judgment and adaptability
- Business Acumen: Understands SaaS operating models, growth drivers, and organizational dynamics
- Change Leadership: Leads through ambiguity and drives effective organizational transformation
- Talent & Organizational Effectiveness: Applies strong judgment to organizational design, leadership capability, and team performance
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Uses people analytics and business insights to guide priorities and actions
- Communication: Communicates clearly and effectively across varied audiences and levels of the organization
- Execution Excellence: Balances strategic thinking with operational follow-through and accountability
- 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including significant experience in HR business partnership and/or HR leadership roles
- Proven experience partnering with senior leaders to drive people strategy in global, multi-region organizations
- Experience with M&A, post-acquisition integrations, or global expansion efforts
- Experience in a SaaS, technology, or high-growth environment
- Demonstrated success influencing senior stakeholders and driving measurable business outcomes through HR strategy
- Experience supporting complex, multi-entity and/or multi-business unit organizations
- Strong judgment, analytical capability, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to inform decisions
- Experience leading organizational change, transformation, integrations, or restructuring initiatives
- Experience supporting distributed, remote-first teams
- Background in scaling organizations and building HR infrastructure in growth environments
- Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR practices across several regions.
- Familiarity with global HR systems, processes, and tools
- Advanced degree and/or HR certification such as SHRM, SPHR, or CIPD
Please note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes, work on a Corp-to-Corp basis, or engage with non-vetted external agencies.
Why Join Us?At Cordance, we believe in taking care of our team members. When you join us, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance:
- Health and Wellness:
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Coverage begins on your first day of employment.
- Retirement Savings:
- 401K Plan (US): We match 1:1 for the first 3% of contributions and 0.5:1 for the next 2%. Contribute 5% of your salary and get a 4% match. Choose from pre-tax and Roth options. You’re eligible the first of the month after 90 days and immediately vested.
- RRSP (CAN): We match 1:1 for the first 3% of contributions and 0.5:1 for the next 2%. Contribute 5% of your salary and get a 4% match. Choose from pre-tax and Roth options. You’re eligible the first of the month after 90 days and immediately vested.
- Paid Time Off:
- Flexible PTO: Enjoy uncapped paid time off to balance your work and personal life.
- Parental Leave:
- 12 weeks paid leave for all employees.
- Remote Work Support:
- Monthly Stipend: Receive $75 USD / $140 CAD per month for phone and internet if you work remotely.
- Holidays:
- Generous Holiday Schedule: Benefit from an extensive list of holidays to recharge and spend time with loved ones.
Join us and be part of a company that values your contributions and well-being from day one!
EEOC & ADA Statement:Cordance and its companies provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, creed, sex, nationality, ancestry, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.Cordance and its companies comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources.This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.Final candidate must be able to pass a background check.To view applicant notices required under federal and state law, please visit: https://cordance.co/applicant-notices/Similar Jobs
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