Company Description

Paying the right way, getting paid what you’re worth — it’s complicated, and it matters. Compensation used to be a dark art. Not anymore. PayScale helps employers and their employees understand the right pay for every position and effectively communicate about compensation.

PayScale pioneered the use of big data and proprietary matching algorithms to power the world’s most advanced compensation platform and continues to be the compensation market leader, featured in G2 Crowd's 100 Best Software Companies for 2018, based on user reviews.

Job Description

What You Do: : In this critical, highly visible role, you will redefine and lead the HR function to align with current strategic objectives. Reporting to the Chief People Officer, you will contribute both strategically and hands-on as we scale our business operations. As an integral part of the People leadership team, you'll need to understand every aspect of the business and be a leader with vision on people and organizational topics. The Director, Human Resources will develop and design an end-to-end HR strategy with a focus on the talent lifecycle. 

As a Director, HR a typical day may include the following…

• Build and cultivate strong partnerships with senior leaders to offer thought leadership on organizational and people-related strategy and execution to ensure a high-performing, engaged workforce.
• Analyze and present relevant HR metrics and insights into the business to drive the focus and execution of strategy.
• Support the business with organizational change and development, influencing leaders to address complex organizational design issues where required for business success.
• Work with managers and employees to address employee relations issues, fairly representing all interests.
• Collaborate with other People team functions in the development and implementation of People programs.
• Hire, lead and manage a team of HR Business Partners.
• Provide strategic business partnership; focus on performance management, leadership development, and conflict management.
• Guide company on various employment policies and processes to ensure appropriate legal compliance (EEO, ADA, FMLA, Workers' Compensation, COBRA, etc.)

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive Human Resources experience within fast-growing technology startups
• BA/BS degree with an emphasis in HR or equivalent combination of degree and experience
• Experience administering full employee lifecycle from hire to separation; performance management, leaves of absence, immigration, relocation
• Experience with compensation, stock option, and benefits plan administration
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of compliance issues - federal/state (specific to CA) employment law, policies, and procedures
• Strong service orientation with a commitment to providing an excellent employee experience
• Approachable, empathetic person with sound judgment and problem-solving ability
• Excellent communication skills: interpersonal, relationship building, advising, and teamwork 
• Sensitive to and proactively works toward the cultural diversity of employees
• Highly organized, adaptable, able to flourish in a fast-paced startup environment
• Current PHR/SHRM-CP certification
• Extensive experience influencing business leaders individually and collectively. You dare to propose solutions others are reluctant to address, act in the face of resistance, and advocate for the best interests of the organization.
• Significant experience in handling sensitive employee relations matters with tact and diplomacy. Proficient in HR compliance, legislation, and best practice
• Successful track record of establishing credibility and trust with a diverse and remote employee base
• Analytically driven, you are experienced utilizing qualitative and quantitative approaches to problem-solving and root cause analysis. Strong aptitude to translate metrics and data insights into actionable strategy.
• A passion for innovative HR solutions and process improvement.
• Exceptional communication and relationship building skills. Highly collaborative style and desire to work as a team with a results-driven approach.
• Experience in hiring, managing, and developing employees for performance and growth.
• Proficient with HR Technology, HCM systems and reporting. ADP HRIS preferred.

Additional Information

Benefits & Perks – The Highlights:

• Flexible Paid Time Off policy
• 10 paid holidays 
• Amazing Medical/Vision/Dental/Prescription coverage: 100% company-paid premiums for employees; 50% for eligible partners and dependents
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options for pre-tax employee allocations towards: Medical, Dependent Care, Parking, and Transit
• Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, and Company-paid Life Insurance
• Strong Maternity and Paternity Leave benefits, and multiple onsite Mother’s Rooms
• 401k which vests immediately, complete with company match
• Onsite bike storage, lockers, showers, and clothes dryer
• Ergo friendly chairs and sitting-standing desks
• Company-hosted happy hours every Friday afternoon
• Fido Fridays (our canine colleagues join us the first Friday of every month. WOOF!)

Equal Opportunity Employer: PayScale provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. PayScale complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.