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The Sr. Director, Human Resources will lead Viant’s core people operations, employee relations, and learning & development functions. This role is a senior people leader responsible for managing and developing HR and L&D teams, driving operational rigor, and supporting the company through growth, change, and transformation. This role will blend both hands on execution and large scale strategy.
Job Responsibility:
Lead and develop teams across Employee Relations, HR Operations, and Learning & Development
provide oversight of Benefits through established processes and partners
Serve as the senior escalation point for complex employee relations matters, partnering with Legal and executive leadership to drive fair, consistent, and compliant outcomes
Provide oversight of learning & development initiatives, including onboarding, manager development, leadership training, and career growth programs in close partnership with L&D leadership
Drive HR operational excellence by scaling policies, processes, and systems to support a growing, multi-state organization
Play a key role in M&A activity, including HR due diligence, integration planning, change management, and post-close execution
Partner with executive leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, performance management, and leadership capability
Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations, particularly in a public-company and multi-jurisdiction environment
Use people data, operational metrics, and learning outcomes to inform decisions and continuously improve HR and L&D programs
Collaborate closely with Talent Acquisition, Finance, Legal, and other People leaders to deliver a cohesive employee experience
Requirements:
12+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, with deep expertise in Employee Relations and HR Operations
5+ years of experience leading and developing people managers and teams
Comprehensive understanding of employment law and HR compliance across the employee lifecycle, including hiring, classification, compensation, performance management, leaves, and separations
Proven experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, including HR diligence, integration, and change management
Strong working knowledge of benefits administration, with the ability to provide effective oversight without day-to-day ownership
Proven ability to scale HR and L&D infrastructure in a fast-growing, complex organization
Experience operating in a public company, tech, SaaS, or ad tech environment strongly preferred
Bachelor’s degree required
Master’s degree or relevant certifications (SPHR, SHRM-SCP) preferred