HR Director - Marketing & Communications in United States at Jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a HR Director – Marketing & Communications based in the United States.

This leadership role sits at the intersection of people strategy and business transformation, supporting a dynamic Marketing organization through all aspects of the employee lifecycle. You will act as a trusted strategic partner to senior leaders, helping translate business priorities into scalable talent, culture, and organizational solutions. The role focuses on building a high-performance, inclusive, and purpose-driven environment where employees can thrive. You will lead HR initiatives spanning talent planning, organizational design, employee relations, and leadership development. Working closely with global HR partners, you will ensure consistent application of people strategies while adapting them to the needs of the Marketing division. This is a highly influential role combining hands-on leadership, advisory capability, and change management expertise.

• Serve as a strategic HR business partner to Marketing leadership, aligning people strategies with business goals and driving initiatives that strengthen culture, performance, and engagement.
• Lead and develop a team of HR professionals delivering end-to-end HR support across the employee lifecycle, including talent management, employee relations, and organizational effectiveness.
• Drive workforce planning, succession planning, organizational design, and leadership development in partnership with senior HR and business stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to anticipate hiring needs and design proactive talent strategies for evolving business priorities.
• Act as a change agent by supporting transformation, improving organizational effectiveness, and fostering a culture of belonging and wellbeing.
• Ensure compliance with employment policies and labor laws while resolving complex employee relations issues and promoting fair, consistent practices.
• Establish feedback mechanisms and continuous improvement loops to strengthen trust, communication, and HR service delivery.

This role requires a seasoned HR leader with strong generalist expertise and experience operating in complex, matrixed, and global environments. Candidates should bring at least 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including leadership responsibility and exposure to talent strategy, employee relations, and organizational development. Experience supporting marketing, creative, or brand-driven teams is a strong plus.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (advanced HR certifications such as SPHR or SHRM-SCP are a plus)
• 8+ years of HR experience with demonstrated leadership in HR business partnering or HR generalist roles
• Proven experience leading or mentoring HR teams in a matrixed or decentralized organization
• Strong expertise across core HR areas including talent management, compensation, employee relations, learning & development, and organizational design
• Experience developing and executing strategic workforce and succession planning initiatives
• Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leaders
• Experience in conflict resolution and managing complex employee relations cases
• Ability to operate in global or multicultural environments and manage distributed teams
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in reporting tools and MS Office
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 40% domestically and internationally

• Competitive annual salary ranging from approximately $132,000 to $165,000 (US-based range)
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions
• Paid time off, holidays, parental leave, and flexible work arrangements
• Life and disability insurance coverage
• Employee assistance and wellbeing programs
• Professional development, training, and leadership growth opportunities
• Inclusive and mission-driven work culture focused on belonging and collaboration
• Additional benefits including flexible spending accounts and work-life support programs