Senior Director Human Resources

Connexity, a Taboola company, is a performance-marketing technology company that helps online retailers find new customers and drive sales. As the leading independent source of new customers and sales for online retailers, we manage the complexities of a wide range of customer acquisition channels on behalf of thousands of retailers.

The Senior Director of Human Resources, located at our Santa Monica headquarters, will report directly to the CEO of Connexity. This pivotal role encompasses the comprehensive management of HR functions, including overseeing US benefits, conducting company compensation reviews, enhancing employee relations, talent acquisition, and cultivating a dynamic culture and people operations throughout the US.

The Senior Director of HR will be instrumental in shaping Connexity's success while creating an engaging and thriving workplace environment.

• Develop and execute HR strategies aligned with Connexity and Taboola’s business objectives, values, and culture.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the HR team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Play the role as the strategic HR partner to all Connexity managers and leaders and help with strategic organizational design as well as strategies for employee engagement and performance.

US Benefits Oversight:

• Oversee the design, implementation, and administration of employee benefits programs in the US, ensuring competitiveness and compliance with regulations.
• Partner with benefits brokers and vendors to evaluate and enhance benefit offerings based on employee needs and market trends.

Company Compensation Review:

• Lead annual compensation review processes, including salary benchmarking, merit increases, and bonus programs, to ensure alignment with business objectives and market standards.
• Analyze compensation data and trends to make informed recommendations to executive leadership.

Employee Relations:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership and employees on a wide range of HR-related matters, including performance management, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution.
• Build strong working relationships with and provide strategic support to HR Directors in Germany and the UK, ensuring alignment with corporate HR initiatives and objectives.
• Collaborate with broader international HR and leadership teams to drive consistency and best practices across regions.

Talent Acquisition Oversight:

• Partner with the Talent Acquisition Director to develop and execute talent acquisition strategies that attract top talent and support business growth.
• Oversee recruitment efforts and onboarding of employees at all levels.

HR Operations and Culture Management:

• Oversee the management of HRIS and employee data.
• Provide guidance and support to the Director of Culture and People Ops to drive initiatives related to employee engagement, retention, and satisfaction.
• Partner with the Director, Culture & People Ops and the leadership team to drive efforts to enhance company culture, foster diversity and inclusion, and promote employee well-being.

Compliance and Cross-Company Alignment:

• Develop and implement policies and procedures to promote a positive and inclusive work environment and mitigate risks.
• Serve as the primary point of contact (POC) with Taboola Human Resources to ensure alignment, collaboration, and consistency of HR policies, practices, and culture across both organizations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field;
  Master’s degree or HR certification preferred.
• Proven experience in HR leadership roles, with a minimum of 10 years of experience in a senior HR leadership position, preferably.
• Deep understanding of HR best practices, employment laws, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience overseeing benefits, compensation, employee relations, talent acquisition, and HR operations in a global organization.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven ability to lead and manage a team of senior functional HR leaders and a broader organization of at least 100 people.
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