Company Overview
Heart Mind Talent is excited to partner with a cybersecurity company enabling organisations to assess and reduce cyber-risk through continuous exposure management, covering assets, applications, cloud and networks. With a global footprint and a strong growth trajectory, the company is scaling rapidly and further strengthening its people function as a strategic foundation for growth.
Role Purpose
As HR Director, you will lead the global People & Culture function and serve as a key strategic partner to the Executive Leadership Team. Your mission will be to build and deliver a forward-looking people strategy and operational framework that supports rapid growth, a high-performing culture of trust and respect, and the organisational agility required for the cyber-security industry.
Key Responsibilities
* Partner with the executive leadership team to develop the people strategy aligned with business growth, acquisition/integration objectives and global expansion.
* Act as a senior leader and ambassador for People & Culture — shaping and embedding values of trust, respect, adaptability and commitment across the global organisation.
* Provide leadership, insight and oversight of global HR operations and key initiatives (talent acquisition, performance management, leadership development, reward & recognition, diversity & inclusion, culture).
* Lead change programmes and support organisational design to ensure the company is positioned for scalable growth.
* Design and implement end-to-end talent strategies including workforce planning, hiring, onboarding, development and retention, especially in high-growth areas.
* Build and evolve the company employer brand to attract top talent in cybersecurity, technology and related disciplines.
* Drive initiatives to foster an inclusive, engaging, high-performance culture that supports innovation and teamwork in a global, distributed company.
* Ensure leadership development and succession planning frameworks are in place, and actively develop the leadership pipeline.
* Oversee global HR operations including HR policies, compliance (across multiple jurisdictions), HRIS systems, process efficiency and metrics-driven people analytics.
* Lead Reward & Total Compensation strategies, aligning pay, equity and benefits to market and company strategy.
* Develop and monitor people-related KPIs and dashboards (e.g., turnover, time-to-hire, engagement, diversity metrics) and use data to inform strategic decisions.
* Ensure compliance with employment law and regulatory requirements across multiple markets; manage risk and partner with legal/finance functions.
* Build, mentor and lead a high-calibre global HR team, ensuring talent, systems and processes are fit-for-purpose for the stage of growth.
* Act as a role model for people leadership, promoting collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.
* Champion global initiatives – e.g., employee engagement, internal mobility, remote/hybrid working models, wellbeing & employee experience.
Candidate Profile
Experience & Expertise
* Significant experience (10+ years) in senior HR leadership roles in high-growth, global technology companies (preferably SaaS or cybersecurity).
* Proven track record of building and scaling people functions, designing and implementing people strategies aligned with business scaling.
* Strong understanding of HR operations, systems, policies and compliance across multiple geographies.
* Experience with talent acquisition, culture change, leadership development, reward strategy and people analytics.
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, scaling organisation, adept at managing ambiguity and driving results through influence.
Personal Qualities
* Strategic mindset combined with operational orientation: able to think long term and execute short-term priorities.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills — able to partner with executive leadership and influence across all levels.
* Strong business acumen — understands how people strategy drives business outcomes.
* A values-led leader who thrives in collaborative, inclusive, agile settings and can build trust quickly.
* Demonstrated ability to lead change, build teams and drive culture in a global environment.
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree in HR, Organisational Development, Business Administration or related field preferred.
* Professional HR qualification (e.g., CIPD, SHRM) advantageous.
* Fluency in English; additional language skills beneficial depending on region coverage.
What’s in It for You
* Ability to shape and lead a global people function at a high-impact technology company.
* Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, influence strategic direction and build something foundational.
* Dynamic, inclusive, and international environment with strong culture of trust, respect, adaptability and commitment.
* Attractive compensation, benefits and potential equity in a growth-stage business.