Director of HR (AI)

TL;DR

Director of HR (AI/SaaS): Designing and executing a comprehensive people strategy to build the HR infrastructure from the ground up for a scaling AI marketing platform with an accent on talent acquisition, compliance, and performance management. Focus on building scalable people programs, optimizing the employee lifecycle, and maintaining company culture during rapid growth.

Location: Hybrid in New York

Company

hirify.global is an AI-powered marketing platform for Fortune 500 brands, recently securing $20M in Series A funding to disrupt the legacy mar-tech industry.

What you will do

• Own and evolve the full people strategy across the employee lifecycle to ensure scalability and alignment with company goals.
• Lead full-cycle talent acquisition for technical, GTM, and operational roles, including employer brand development.
• Design and implement onboarding programs and performance management frameworks, including goal-setting and career pathways.
• Develop and administer competitive compensation and benefits programs using regular benchmarking.
• Serve as a trusted advisor for employee relations and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Partner with executives on workforce planning, organizational design, and headcount strategy.

Requirements

• 8–12 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership or Director-level role.
• Proven experience building and scaling HR infrastructure within high-growth SaaS or startup environments.
• Broad generalist expertise in talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation, and compliance.
• Deep knowledge of employment law and HR compliance, specifically in New York.
• Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment.

Nice to have

• Experience scaling a company from ~20 to 200+ employees.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.
• Familiarity with HRIS platforms, ATS tools, and people analytics.

Culture & Benefits

• Unique opportunity to join on the ground floor of a fast-moving startup at the center of AI.
• Immediate ownership and impact within an experienced, high-performing team.
• True meritocracy with significant career growth upside as the business scales.
• Collaborative environment focused on craftsmanship, grit, and resourcefulness.