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Associate Director of Human Resources - Up to $225k base + bonus

We're currently working with a global professional services firm to appoint a Director of HR to lead their people strategy and operations in the Bay Area.

This is a senior leadership role supporting a high-performance population across multiple functions, working closely with firm leadership to align HR strategy with business objectives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as the strategic HR partner to senior leadership, advising on organizational design, culture, and employee engagement.
• Leading the full talent lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, performance management, learning & development, and offboarding.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant employment laws and internal policies.
• Driving strategic HR programs and change initiatives in alignment with global priorities.

Experience required:

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with 5+ years leading teams.
• Background in a fast-paced, matrixed environment (e.g. professional services, legal, consulting, or financial services).
• Deep understanding of employment law, employee relations, and talent strategy.
• Data-driven, commercially-minded, and solutions-oriented.

This is a unique opportunity to shape HR strategy within a global, high-performance environment that values innovation, collaboration, and leadership.