Overview Associate HR Director at Orca Pacific: A Monks Company. Acting as the strategic HR partner for our largest global account, advising leadership across regions with a focus on NAMER to align people strategy with business impact. Design scalable HR infrastructure, resources, and toolkits; drive cross-functional initiatives that leverage AI, technology, and innovative thinking. Balance people-first solutions with commercial priorities to ensure global People operations are innovative and effective. This position operates as a senior partner to the business and the People function, ensuring HR strategy and execution are aligned, practical, and responsive to evolving needs. About You The essentials: A degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or related field and/or HR certification such as SHRM-SCP or SPHR preferred. 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 4 years in a senior HRBP or equivalent leadership role supporting large, complex, and global business units. Proven experience advising senior leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, and large-scale change management. Expertise in employee relations, performance management, and coaching senior leaders on complex people matters with sound judgment and risk awareness. Strong track record in building HR infrastructure, including scalable frameworks, communications, and toolkits that enable global consistency while respecting local needs. Tech-savvy with proven ability to adopt digital tools and AI to elevate HR practices and employee experience. Detail-oriented yet holistic thinker, able to connect operational execution with long-term strategy. Entrepreneurial, resourceful, and solutions-driven, thriving in fast-paced environments. Hands-on experience with HR systems (Workday strongly preferred), including data governance, compliance, and integration with payroll or finance. Solid understanding of global compliance landscapes (US EEOC, California Pay Data Reporting, GDPR) with experience partnering with Legal and Compliance teams to mitigate risk. Proven project management skills with the ability to scope, lead, and deliver cross-functional HR initiatives on time and within scope. Ability to manage cross-functional projects that require coordination across HR, Finance, Legal, IT, and business stakeholders. Comfortable operating in matrixed, fast-paced, and high-growth environments, with experience supporting large global accounts. Exceptional communication and influencing skills, balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution. About The Role Acting as the strategic HR partner for our largest global account, advising leadership across regions with a focus on NAMER to align people strategy with business impact. Lead the evolution of HR infrastructure by designing scalable frameworks, resources, and toolkits, while driving cross-functional initiatives that leverage AI, technology, and fresh thinking. This role balances people-first solutions with commercial priorities, ensuring our global People operations are both innovative and effective. This position operates as a senior partner to both the business and the People function, ensuring HR strategy and execution are aligned, practical, and responsive to evolving needs. Responsibilities Serve as the primary HRBP and central connector across regional HR partners. Translate business goals into people strategies that boost performance, engagement, and retention. Partner with leadership on organizational design, talent planning, and workforce transitions, ensuring consistency at scale while adapting to local contexts. Lead employee relations, resolving issues fairly, promptly, and in compliance with local and global standards. Support change management across the global account in collaboration with Regional HR, implementing programs effectively while localizing as needed to reflect both business and employee impact. Conduct exit interviews, identify patterns, and surface actionable insights that inform strategies for improvement. Champion onboarding as more than just a checklist, designing experiences that inspire and set up new hires for success from day one, leveraging technology and AI as appropriate. Design and implement scalable communication frameworks, toolkits, and resources that support global initiatives and strengthen HR service delivery (e.g., manager FAQs, recurring communication templates). Lead cross-functional People projects focused on performance reviews, compliance initiatives (e.g., EEOC, California Pay Data Reporting), and systems/process improvements to reduce risk and enhance efficiency. Oversee and maintain HR systems (e.g., Workday), relocation records, and agreement tracking, ensuring payroll readiness, data accuracy, and lifecycle documentation. Partner with IT, Legal, and HRIS to ensure internal practices remain current and localized where needed, aligned with the broader People strategy. Provide ER case management, ensuring timely documentation, risk mitigation, and stakeholder alignment. Support Talent Discovery, Operations, and Finance in addressing blockers to hiring approvals and in strategic workforce planning. Drive internal mobility and ensure smooth transfer logistics. Ensure compliance requests are fulfilled with timely and complete responses. Benefits Excellent, full coverage medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer-paid HRA Generous PTO and 15 company-wide holidays 401k with company contribution Paid parental leave Work-life balance with emphasis on personal well-being Career growth in a disruptor space with entrepreneurial opportunities within the Monks network Diverse and inclusive culture with employee resource groups About Monks Monks is the global, digital operating brand of S4Capital plc. It focuses on innovation, marketing, technology services, and AI-powered capabilities. We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people. We encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

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