Director for Human Resources and Staffing

Symphony has attracted the world’s top financial institutions with a $66 million investment to develop a scalable, cloud-based and highly secure collaboration and communication platform that will address the enterprise and compliance requirements for the financial services industry.

Symphony is looking for an experienced leader to run our HR & Staffing functions. Reporting directly to the Chief People Officer (CPO) and based in our fast-paced Palo Alto office, this role is responsible for developing and executing strategic and tactical programs that support business and employee growth on a global scale. The Director will provide proactive support, direction and advice to employees and managers around programs, processes, hiring and development.

* Bring best practices and external perspectives to strategic and operational business discussions and decision-making; think holistically at all times to ensure a global approach to hiring and retention. * Partner with leaders to organize the delivery and implementation of core HR & Staffing programs and processes that align with business strategy. * Analyze trends and metrics in the development of solutions, programs and policies; effective management and use of resources and budget. * Establish and maintain talent market expertise, including: comprehensive view of industry trends and competitors, market insights, talent landscape; understand and share Symphony’s story in an influential way, and update programs and processes to remain competitive in the space. * Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to frontline employees, managers, execs, etc; collaborate with leaders to develop strategies/recommendations to improve employee engagement, career growth opportunities, team building, cross-functional partnerships, knowledge sharing, retention and accountability. * Influence and support Symphony’s culture, and find ways to further champion and instill company values. * Improve interview processes and candidate experience while introducing new and creative hiring strategies. * Develop, coach and guide the HR and Staffing teams; source and share learning and growth opportunities for team members, and ensure efforts align with business needs at all times. * Translate employee needs into short and long-term plans; work within HR, Staffing and t

The ideal candidate will have a “roll-up-the-sleeves” attitude and be a team player who will guide Symphony through its progression. This is a great opportunity to join a high-growth, global company as well as apply HR & Staffing expertise. **Requirements** * Bachelor's degree with 10+ yrs in the field with relevant business partnership experience. * Demonstrated success in both startup environments and tech organizations, developing innovative solutions to solve business issues. * Able to work beyond the typical 9-to-5 and to flex schedule to align with business needs. * Experience in growing global business * Positive reputation for working effectively across all levels of an organization. * Detail-oriented, with proven ability to function well in ambiguous situations and unstructured environments, recognizing when it is appropriate to introduce more structure and process without derailing current plans. * Possess strong influencing and interpersonal skills, along with demonstrated ability to anticipate client needs then make actionable recommendations. * Demonstrated agility in a constantly changing environment and ability to cultivate strong relationships globally. * Team player with strong leadership, communication and coaching skills; demonstrated ability to translate business acumen to HR and Staffing strategies. * Significant experience partnering with senior leaders, developing teams and working in growing, complex organizations. **Desired Skills** * Experience working with Greenhouse (ATS) * Knowledge of Google Applications, various HR information and payroll systems