Director of HR

TITLE: Director of HR

LOCATION: Chicago, IL

Full Time

Responsibilities:

• Lead the HR function and serve as a trusted advisor to the executive team.
• Oversee all aspects of people operations across a global workforce, including recruiting, engagement, performance management, learning and development, compensation and benefits, and compliance.
• Partner with the executive team to develop and execute HR strategies aligned with business goals across multiple geographies.
• Drive organizational, workforce, and succession planning initiatives globally.
• Oversee full-cycle recruitment strategies in the US, UK, and India, including sourcing, screening, and interviews.
• Manage onboarding, career development, and training programs for a global workforce.
• Foster an inclusive and high-performance culture across international offices.
• Guide managers in coaching, conflict resolution, and career pathing.
• Evaluate and optimize compensation, benefits, and reward programs to remain competitive.
• Oversee all benefit management and vendor relationships.
• Manage company policies, compliance, and reporting across global locations.
• Oversee HR and talent acquisition systems such as BambooHR, Lattice, and Greenhouse.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 12+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, ideally within a global technology or professional services environment.
• Proven experience supporting HR functions in overseas offices.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. employment law and familiarity with international HR practices.
• Successful track record building scalable HR processes in a multinational organization.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-cultural interpersonal skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally on occasion.
• Strategic thinker with a collaborative, hands-on approach.
• Experience with Greenhouse, Lattice, and BambooHR is preferred.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience supporting a global agency with over 200 employees, with offices in the US, UK, and India.
• Ability to support office amenities, team-building activities, and hybrid work environments.
• Familiarity with employee engagement initiatives and organizational culture development.
• Experience managing multiple benefits and insurance programs.

The hourly pay rate range for this position is $80.00 to $100.00 (dependent on factors including but not limited to client requirements, experience, statutory considerations, and location). Benefits available to full-time employees: medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k and commuter benefits.

 

Synergis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

 

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including but not limited to, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act.

 

For immediate consideration, please forward your resume to hbennett@Synergishr.com.

 

If you require assistance or an accommodation in the application or employment process, please contact us at hbennett@Synergishr.com.

 

Synergis is a workforce solutions partner serving thousands of businesses and job seekers nationwide. Our digital world has accelerated the need for businesses to build IT ecosystems that enable growth and innovation along with enhancing the Total Experience (TX). Synergis partners with our clients at the intersection of talent and transformation to scale their balanced teams of tech, digital and creative professionals. Learn more about Synergis at www.synergishr.com.