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Human Resources Director
Foursquare
New York, NY, United States
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ABOUT FOURSQUARE:
Since our inception in 2009, Foursquare has been a leading force in changing how location information enriches our real-world and digital lives. As a location intelligence company, Foursquare is comprised of two well-known consumer apps, Foursquare and Swarm, as well as thriving media and enterprise products. Our B2B offerings include Places (for developers), Pinpoint and Attribution (for marketers), and Place Insights (for analysts, based on the world's largest foot traffic panel). With more than 200 people across our offices in New York, San Francisco, and in sales offices around the globe, we’re dedicated to our trailblazing mission—enriching consumer experiences and informing business decisions with location intelligence.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
Foursquare is seeking a dynamic Human Resources Director to work out of our New York City office based in Soho. This role will be reporting into the VP, Human Resources. At Foursquare, we believe that our people are at the center of everything we do. We’re looking for a passionate people person to build strong relationships with employees at all levels of the organization and create processes that will help us scale the future of our company.
The HR Director will possess excellent communication skills, business acumen, and the ability to function in a fast-paced and innovative environment. You will be able to dive deep into the trenches, while simultaneously acting as a strategic partner and coach to employees and managers across the organization. You can quickly diagnose problems, and identify and be solutions driven in your approach. You will play a critical role in maintaining Foursquare’s unique and diverse culture, and will continuously assess and understand business priorities to translate into HR approaches that support the organization.
The HR Director will also be accountable for executing our vision for our people strategy and deliver results alongside colleagues in the HR team. As a core part of this hands-on work, you will be rolling out programs to support our employees - including compensation & benefits, Talent Acquisition Programs, Learning & Development and Performance.
Responsibilities
◦ Collaborate on Foursquare's people strategy including: talent management, performance, compensation & benefits, payroll, employee training, and culture initiatives, in partnership with the VP, Human Resources.
◦ Partner with senior managers and employees across the company to cultivate and communicate a company culture that encourages wide employee participation.
◦ Work with the HR and operations teams to scale our HR processes as we grow across multiple offices and locations globally.
◦ Build trust with employees across all layers of the organization and be an active listener and effective problem solver of people issues.
◦ Provide thought leadership in developing and implementing HR best practices and programs across all areas (compensation, benefits, policies, and perks).
◦ Coach managers on building a strong foundation for leadership and mentorship for their teams.
◦ Partner with the recruiting team to ensure we are attracting and retaining the best talent with diverse backgrounds.
◦ Be a data-driven thinker and utilize data points to identify trends and recommend proactive solutions for employee performance, retention, and engagement.
Requirements
◦ Bachelor's degree, Master’s degree or related certifications (SHRM, PHR, etc) is a plus.
◦ 7+ years experience building and implementing HR policies and programs.
◦ Exposure to compensation, benefits administration, and payroll.
◦ Proven experience with organizational development, employee relations, performance management, training and development, and employment law and compliance.
◦ Employee relations experience, with a strong ability to relate well to others, listen effectively, coach and build rapport with a diverse workforce.
◦ Excellent project management skills with a proven ability to design and implement people strategy that drives business results.
◦ Understanding of employment laws and regulations.
◦ The ability to be comfortable with a high-volume of workload and not be afraid to roll up your sleeves.
◦ A strong passion for work, life and people with phenomenal interpersonal and communication skills.
◦ Experience managing and implementing HR systems and processes.