HR Director- People Business Leader

Job Summary :

The US Human Resources Leader is responsible for the strategy and delivery of programs to attract, retain and enable our US workforce in partnership with our business leaders and CHRO.

This role will lead our incredible Learning & Development team responsible for onboarding and employee training programs.

This role will also take a leadership role over our strategic HRBPs supporting Sales, Operations and R&D as well as our programs driving leadership accountability and development.

This role will be highly visible and will need to be seen as someone who is both a trusted advisor and someone who delivers results.

Over the last few years, Clearwater has built a foundation of good people programs, so we need an HR leader who can build upon this foundation to drive high performance in our employees and managers.

It is important we find someone who can help us create programs that effectively support our company direction and who aligns with our Clearwater culture.

Reporting directly to the CHRO, this role will play an instrumental role in shaping the strategic direction of the HR function and contributing to the achievement of the company's goals.

Responsibilities :

Demonstrates in-depth and hands-on knowledge of HR industry and best practices especially as it relates to a high growth tech company.

Drives a focus on performance and results using data-driven and objective frameworks.

Creates and implements a comprehensive HR strategy and set of programs that best position the company in attracting, retaining, developing, and empowering talent at all levels that will achieve outstanding performance.

Develops people strategies that support our company goals around topics like workforce mix, diversity, internal movements / opportunities, etc.

Provides thought partnership and consultative engagement to the CHRO and business leaders.

Works with leaders in conjunction with the HRBPs to create programs and action plans based on company / department goals and priorities.

Takes on leadership roles when it comes to supporting organizational changes in support of company direction.

Ensures organization bench depth and talent readiness across all levels of the organization through implementation of effective, rigorous programs.

Leads our Learning & Development team that drive leading programs for how we onboard new hires, train / enable our employees, and drive productivity and performance across Clearwater.

Leads our programs to develop our next generation of leaders and drive leadership accountability / program.

Reinforces our Clearwater Way for how we hire, train, manage, promote and enable our employees.

Is a trusted advisor, business partner, and confidante to our senior leadership teams.

Manages a team size of around 10 employees, including our L&D team and strategic HRBPs.

Required Skills :

True HR professional can handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion within a SaaS organization

Credible, pragmatic advisor on HR best and industry practices.

Working knowledge of HR policy and practices.

Strong problem solver that uses frameworks and data / analytics to identify options / solutions.

Data-driven and systematic in how they approach the role.

Results and output orientation.

Can effectively collaborate with senior level leaders across the business.

Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

Good organization and interpersonal skills.

Strong computer and presentation skills, i.e., with Microsoft Office.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, finance, or a related field

15+ years of experience either in HR and / or consulting roles

5+ years of experience either in HR leadership or consulting leadership roles

Experience managing small teams

Experience working within a global technology organization

Experience working with companies going through some sort of transformation, e.g., high growth, M&A, or restructuring

Experience working in both small and large organizations

What we offer :

Business casual atmosphere in a flexible working environment

Team focused culture that promotes innovation and ownership

Access cutting edge investment reporting technology and expertise

Defined and undefined career pathways allowing you to grow your own way

Competitive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits

Maternity and paternity leave

Personal Time Off and Volunteer Time Off to give back to the community

RSUs as well as employee stock purchase plan and 401k with match

Work from anywhere 3 weeks out of the year

Work from home Fridays

Salary Range $160K-$250K