About this role
Responsibilities
• Own the global HR function, including HR operations, international payroll, and regulatory compliance across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, India, and Brazil
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, regulatory requirements, and internal policies across all jurisdictions
• Lead and manage multi-country payroll operations and external payroll providers
• Act as an internal advisor on employment law, terminations, documentation, and regulatory changes
• Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies, employee handbooks, and compliance frameworks
• Oversee benefits administration and vendor relationships across geographies
• Manage HR operations including employee records, employment contracts, immigration coordination, leave management, and statutory reporting
• Design and scale onboarding programs to ensure a consistent and compliant employee experience
• Partner with leadership on recruiting processes, candidate evaluation frameworks, and offer structuring
• Collaborate closely with Finance, Legal, and executive leadership to align HR operations with business objectives
• Identify operational risks and implement scalable, repeatable HR processes to improve efficiency and employee experience
Qualifications • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Organizational Behavior, Human Resources, or a related field
• Senior-level Human Resources experience with ownership of HR operations, compliance, and payroll functions across complex organizations
• Strong knowledge of Canadian employment law, payroll regulations, and statutory requirements
• Deep expertise in U.S. employment law, payroll administration, and compliance management
• Experience managing multi-country payroll operations, ideally including the UK, India, and Brazil
• Proven track record overseeing HR compliance across multiple jurisdictions
• Experience with onboarding, employment documentation, and HR systems
• Experience supporting recruitment and partnering with hiring managers
• Experience building HR infrastructure within a scaling organization
• Strong operational rigor, attention to detail, and documentation accuracy
• Ability to operate independently in a fast-scaling environment while building structure and process
• Excellent communication skills and ability to advise senior leadership on employment, compliance, and risk-related matters
• Consulting or professional services experience is considered an asset