Global Hr Director

Summary

Join Sporty's People & Talent department as the Global HR Director and lead the creation and implementation of a flexible global HR strategy aligned with company goals. You will manage global HR operations, advise executive leadership, drive retention initiatives, oversee talent acquisition, and ensure compliance with global employment laws. This role requires extensive experience in senior HR leadership, particularly in a scaling tech company, and expertise in international management, remote cultures, and HR analytics. Sporty offers a rewarding work environment with flexible hours, quarterly bonuses, top-of-the-line equipment, and other benefits.

Requirements

• 5 + years of experience minimum in a senior HR leadership role
• Expert level of attention to details across all workflows
• Must have management experience on an international scale
• Extensive experience working in a remote culture
• Strong relationship building skills with the ability to influence and partner executive leadership and C level management
• Familiarity with HR technology platforms and digital tools to optimise the employee experience and support a global workforce
• Proven track record in change management, able to lead through periods of rapid growth and organisational transformation
• Proficiency in HR analytics and data interpretation to drive decisions and optimise HR processes
• Expert proficiency in both written and spoken English is essential

Responsibilities

• Create and roll out a flexible global HR strategy that supports the company’s goals, helps us grow and innovate as we scale
• Proactively identify workforce trends and emerging business needs, adjusting regional HR strategies to maintain organisational effectiveness and employee engagement
• Consult and advise executive leadership whilst contributing to strategic decision making and ensuring HR support rapid business pivots and new initiatives
• Drive retention initiatives that support career development, employee engagement, and company goals
• Oversee the global talent acquisition strategy, ensuring that processes are aligned and adaptable to market demands while maintaining quality of hire across all areas of the business
• Work with talent acquisition to design compensation bandings tailored to each region based on local benchmarks
• Oversee the global people operations strategy to facilitate the centralisation of processes across different geos as well as further develop programs / initiatives that align with company values including employee engagement surveys, feedback loops, and gathering actionable insights
• Ensure compliance with relevant HR and administrative requirements are established where applicable across each geo
• Develop and oversee global learning and development programs that are flexible, scalable and relevant to a fast-paced environment, focusing on leadership development, technical skills, and innovation
• Ensure HR practices comply with global employment laws and regulations, adapting policies to be culturally sensitive and legally compliant across all regions
• Promote a globally minded HR team capable of local needs within a consistent global framework, maintaining alignment with company goals

Preferred Qualifications

Experience at a startup or scaling tech company is preferred

Benefits

• Quarterly bonuses
• Flexible working hours with core hours 10am-3pm CET
• Top-of-the-line equipment
• Referral bonuses
• 28 days paid annual leave
• Annual company retreat
• Highly talented, dependable co-workers in a global, multicultural organisation
• Our teams are small enough for you to be impactful
• Our business is globally established and successful, offering stability and security to our Team Members