As HR Director, you’ll lead and grow a multi-disciplinary HR team responsible for finding, supporting, and developing our people across the organization. You’ll own the overall HR strategy, bring structure to a growing environment, and ensure our people programs support both our long-term vision and day-to-day operations.As we continue to grow, this role will play a key part in shaping how the organization scales—strengthening our leadership infrastructure, building effective systems, and ensuring we evolve thoughtfully. A central priority will be introducing the right level of structure and rigor while preserving the culture and ways of working that have made the company successful. We value a pragmatic, low-bureaucracy approach and are looking for someone who can build for scale without over-engineering.We don’t believe that humans are a resource. Instead, we aim to be a resource for the people who work here. If you are energized by combining strategic thinking with hands-on execution, this could be the role for you.What you’ll doSet and lead our HR strategyDevelop a multi-year HR roadmap aligned with company growth, organizational design, and evolving business prioritiesTranslate strategy into clear goals, plans, and metrics across recruiting, HR operations, total rewards, employee relations, and developmentPartner closely with executive leadership to align people initiatives with company strategyScale the HR functionTake our HR department from “small company” to “large company” readiness—building processes, tools, and structure without losing our people-first cultureDesign and implement scalable systems, processes, and policies that support a growing, distributed organizationBuild and evolve the HR team over time to support increasing complexity and scaleImplement and optimize HR systems, analytics, and reporting to support data-driven decision makingLead people operations and complianceOversee HR operations, including employee data, policies, documentation, and HR ticketing/inquiry channelsEnsure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws across our distributed workforce, partnering with Legal as neededMaintain and evolve our employee handbook and HR policiesDrive talent, performance, and developmentPartner with leaders to define role expectations, career paths, and performance standards across the companyGuide and improve performance management processes, including feedback, reviews, and performance improvement plansSupport managers in handling employee relations issues in a fair, consistent, and timely wayShape compensation and total rewardsPartner with Finance and executive leadership on salary structures, market benchmarking, and pay practices that support growth and internal equityOversee compensation review processes in partnership with leadershipCollaborate on benefits strategy to ensure offerings remain competitive and aligned with employee and business needsLead and develop the HR teamManage and develop HR team members, providing coaching, feedback, and growth opportunitiesFoster a culture of service, collaboration, and continuous improvement within HR and across the organizationServe as a trusted advisor to leadership on people-related decisionsWhat makes you a good fitExperience10+ years of progressive HR experience, including significant leadership responsibility in a growing organizationDemonstrated experience scaling an HR function from a smaller company (or business unit) to a significantly larger, more complex organizationProven track record as a strategic HR partner to senior leaders, with the ability to influence decisions at the organizational levelExperience working within high-growth companies is strongly preferred (e.g., board exposure, value creation planning, or rapid scaling environments)Broad experience across multiple HR domains (e.g., people operations, employee relations, performance management, compensation, and recruiting)Skills and mindsetAbility to build and improve processes that are rigorous enough for scale but flexible enough for a dynamic environmentDemonstrated ability to scale organizations while maintaining strong, healthy culturesThoughtful approach to introducing structure—knowing when to build process and when to keep things simpleStrong judgment and discretion, especially when handling sensitive employee relations and performance mattersData-driven mindset, with the ability to use HR and business data to inform decisions and advise leadersExcellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex or sensitive topics clearly and directlyComfort working in a fully remote, highly collaborative environment across time zonesA bit about Grant Street GroupGrant Street Group is a growing SaaS company providing software in areas such as electronic payments, auctions, and tax collection and billing. Our clients include banks, financial companies, and state and local governments. We reward teamwork, professional excellence, and individual responsibility. Using the best collaboration tools available, we offer a technology-rich work environment that supports our employees. If you are passionate about your work, have an entrepreneurial spirit, and want to be on a team of exceptional professionals, Grant Street Group may be the place for you.There is minimal travel: typically 1-2 weeks per year for on-site meetings. Expected Salary Range: $150,000 – $230,000/year
