Global Relay is hiring: Director, Human Resources in New York

Overview

Who we are: For over 20 years, Global Relay has set the standard in enterprise information archiving with industry-leading cloud archiving, surveillance, eDiscovery, and analytics solutions. We securely capture and preserve the communications data of the world’s most highly regulated firms, giving them greater visibility and control over their information and ensuring compliance with stringent regulations.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits and a career-building environment. Global Relay is a place for big ideas, new challenges, and groundbreaking innovation where you can make an impact and be recognized for it. We value diversity and inclusion and recruit candidates from different backgrounds to foster collaboration and learning free of barriers.

Your role

We are seeking a new member to join our diverse team and bring leadership to the HR function for the United States from our state-of-the-art New York Executive Briefing Center, located in Midtown. In this role, you will collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry as they work to develop and promote a world-class product for our customers.

As the HR Director, you will be dedicated to excellence, playing a crucial role in cultivating and advancing Global Relay’s culture and organizational processes. You will bring leadership to all aspects of the HR function and work to significantly enhance employee engagement.

Your job

You will report directly to the VP, Human Resources and will collaborate closely with our global HR team to ensure that local practices align with global objectives. This role encompasses full responsibility for all US HR operations. We are seeking a leader with strong strategic thinking skills, extensive HR knowledge, and exceptional attention to detail. In this position, you will play a vital role in shaping the US people strategy while maintaining operational excellence and ensuring regulatory compliance.

As the HR Director for the US, you will have extensive experience in managing large-scale hiring initiatives, a strong network of recruiting and industry connections, a thorough understanding of New York and federal employment law, and a genuine passion for fostering a culture in which employees can perform at their best.

Your responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the employee lifecycle in the US—including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance reviews, compensation planning, and offboarding.
• Ensure full compliance with State laws and US federal employment laws.
• Work with the global Recruitment team and lead the US recruiting operations, to enhance and maintain our scalable hiring strategies to support rapid growth while maintaining quality and diversity.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership in workforce planning, team structure, performance, and retention.
• Partner with HR leaders in Canada and the United Kingdom to align processes, share best practices, and ensure consistency in global HR initiatives.
• Conducts annual benefits plan reviews and renewals with all US providers and benefits broker.
• Oversees immigration requirements as well as ongoing visa, work permit, and PR/Green card applications for employees.
• Keep policies up to date, proactively identify and address legal risk, and ensure documentation and processes are audit-ready.
• Manage HR systems and ensure data, policies, and procedures with a high level of precision, ensuring accuracy in compliance, reporting, and employee/candidate data management.
• Lead and support initiatives that foster an inclusive, open, high-performance culture and reinforce company values through onboarding, communication, and employee programming.
• Leverage your existing professional network and build new talent pipelines through strategic partnerships and sourcing channels.

About you

• 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a senior-level or director role.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field required; Master’s or HR certification (SPHR/SHRM-SCP) is an asset.
• Experience in building and growing an HR team.
• Proven success leading high-volume recruitment in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience collaborating with global HR teams and aligning regional HR practices with global strategies.
• In-depth knowledge of New York and federal employment law and HR compliance.
• Exceptional attention to detail in documentation, systems, and process execution.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills, with comfortable navigating through ambiguity.
• Proven record of taking responsibility and using good judgment, including exercise of discretion and confidentiality.
• Track record of culture building and improving employee experience and engagement at all levels within the organization.
• Well-connected within the recruiting and HR community.
• Work experience in high tech industry is an asset.

Compensation

Global Relay advertises the pay range for this role in compliance with applicable pay transparency laws. Individual pay rates are determined by evaluating factors such as expertise, skills, education, and professional background. The range below reflects the expected annual base salary, which is only one element of our comprehensive total rewards package designed to reflect our company pay philosophy, culture and values. We aim to foster an inspiring work environment and support employees' work-life rhythms. We provide a comprehensive health benefits program, including extended health coverage and short-term / long-term disability insurance. Employees receive annual allotted vacation days, which increase based on tenure. Other benefits include paid sick days, maternity/parental leave enhanced program, commuter benefits, corporate bonuses, and a 401(k)-retirement plan with company contribution matching.

For employees based at our New York office, we provide additional perks and amenities to enhance your work experience including a subsidized meal program, courtesy of our in-house culinary team!

Base salary range $140,000 — $200,000 USD

What you can expect

At Global Relay, there’s no ceiling to what you can achieve. It’s the land of opportunity for the energetic, the intelligent, the driven. You’ll receive the mentoring, coaching, and support you need to reach your career goals. You’ll be part of a culture that breeds creativity and rewards perseverance and hard work. And you’ll be working alongside smart, talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with complementary knowledge and skills.

Global Relay is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We seek to ensure reasonable adjustments, accommodations, and personal time are tailored to meet the unique needs of every individual. We understand flexible work arrangements are important, and we encourage that in our work culture. Whether it’s flexibility around work hours, workstyle, or lifestyle, we want to ensure our employees have a healthy work/life balance. We support and value a hybrid work model that blends collaboration with the team in the office and focus time from the comfort of your home.

To learn more about our business, culture, and community involvement, visit www.globalrelay.com.