Senior Director, People Strategy EMEA & APAC

Bitsight is a cyber risk management leader transforming how companies manage exposure, performance, and risk for themselves and their third parties. Companies rely on Bitsight to prioritize their cybersecurity investments, build greater trust within their ecosystem, and reduce their chances of financial loss.
Built on over a decade of technological innovation, its integrated solutions deliver value across enterprise security performance, digital supply chains, cyber insurance, and data analysis.

• We invented the cyber ratings industry in 2011
• Over 3000 customers trust Bitsight
• Over 750 teammates are dispersed throughout Boston, Raleigh, New York, Lisbon, Singapore, and remote

Bitsight is a multinational company that, due to its business growth, is searching for a Senior Director of People Strategy to join the EMEA’s executive leadership team and enable the business in both an operationally sound and strategic way.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will have had significant experience participating as a leader in a high-growth technology company. The Senior Director, People Strategy will have a strong knowledge of all components of the HR function and be able to transform the business objectives into HR initiatives. They will possess strong cross functional collaboration and communication skills and be able to be the face of the region to employees. The ideal candidate has a “hands-on” perspective and is passionate about ensuring all HR operations are accurate and efficient through planning and developing strategic initiatives.

The Senior Director People Strategy, will grow, develop and lead the HRBP and Operation teams in EMEA and APAC that are ultimately responsible for coaching and partnering with our business leaders. This role is unique in the sense that you’ll be responsible for driving decisions on organization design, compensation, employee development, and much more.

This candidate will learn the business and culture inside and out so that they are able to provide strategic HR partnership to the business leaders to enhance the growth and impact of those teams to the business. In this role, leading, demonstrating, redefining and modeling BitSight’s culture is a top priority.

Responsibilities

• Spend time understanding the unique employee populations within BitSight on an international basis.

• Translate and implement BitSight’s policies and human capital practices at a local level.

• Collaborate and provide counsel regarding compensation, job descriptions, salary adjustments, promotions, and performance improvement plans.

• Become a trusted advisor and respected thought partner to the leadership team on all people and organizational issues. Earn trust through proactive strategic thinking and successful execution.

• Successfully lead and manage a team of HR professionals in remote locations.

• Drive initiatives to continuously monitor and improve employee engagement (i.e. solicit frequent and measurable feedback, and provide outlets for internal employee interactions) and provide management with recommendations for improvement

• Administer compensation plans and policies including equity, benefits programs, and total compensation statements in locations such as France, Germany, Netherlands, UK, Portugal, Israel, Australia and Singapore

The ideal candidate profile:

• A strong, progressive human resources executive with experience in an internationally scaling business.

• Well-developed coaching, communication, and leadership skills and should provide an example of excellence to all that they interact with.

• Successfully coached and influenced individual contributors and managers is a must for this position.

• 8+ years’ experience in a multinational fast-paced work environment;

• Excellent English skills in both verbal as written;

• High energy, proactive, flexible and independent;

• Capacity to adapt to different and constantly changing environments;

• Communicate proactively:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to present, and influence others in difficult situations;

• Strong organizational skills, teamwork spirit and service oriented

• Multicultural sensitivity;

• Excellent understanding of EMEA and APAC labor laws as they relate to hiring/terminations/general employment and payroll;

• Availability to travel across EMEA and APAC

Diversity. Bitsight is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. This means we do not tolerate discrimination of any kind and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of your gender identity, race, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability.

Culture. We put our people first. Bitsight offers best in class benefits. We devote the same energy to nurturing our company's inclusive culture as we apply to serving our customers' needs. Working at Bitsight will give you the opportunity to fulfill your professional goals and expand your skills.

Open-minded. If you got to this point, we hope you’re feeling excited about the job description you just read. Even if you don’t feel that you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We’re eager to meet people that believe in Bitsight’s mission and can contribute to our team in a variety of ways.

Additional Information for United States of America Applicants:

Bitsight also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about a reasonable accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email [email protected]. This contact information is for accommodation requests only, and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment consistent with applicable law.

This position may be considered a promotional opportunity pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.