Sr. Director, HR Business Partner (AI)

Location: On-site in Chicago, Illinois, United States; compensation range also listed for Atlanta, Georgia.

Salary: $200,000–$246,000 annually, including base salary and a portion of variable compensation.

Company

hirify.global develops AI and ERP solutions for local and state governments, including products for finance, procurement, asset management, billing, permitting, and public-sector transparency.

What you will do

• Advise executives and organizational leaders on people strategy, business priorities, performance, culture, and retention.
• Develop and lead programs covering performance management, compensation, employee development, succession planning, and HR policy.
• Coach leaders on feedback, performance issues, and difficult employee-relations conversations.
• Lead organizational design, reorganizations, change management, and acquisition integration.
• Analyze people metrics and trends to shape HR strategy and tailored training and development paths.
• Partner with Legal and HR Centers of Excellence to maintain consistent and compliant HR practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 12+ years of progressive HR experience, including advising senior and executive leadership.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, compensation, leave management, employment law, and HR operations.
• Exceptional judgment, communication, prioritization, project management, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience using AI-native tools, HRIS, engagement survey tools, and performance management systems.
• Experience scaling HR functions in a high-growth environment is preferred.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission-driven work focused on improving government effectiveness and public trust.
• Fast-paced, performance-oriented environment with opportunities to innovate and take ownership.
• Comprehensive healthcare options, HSA contributions, wellness stipends, and a 401(k) with company match.
• Flexible vacation policy, paid company holidays, and paid parental leave.
• Professional development opportunities and a collaborative office environment with weekly catered lunches.