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Senior HR Manager

Senior HR Manager

Remote

United States

Join Our Mission

Nexleaf Analytics is a mission-driven organization at the forefront of technological innovation, dedicated to safeguarding public health in low- and middle-income countries. Our cutting-edge solutions, such as remote-temperature monitoring for vaccine cold-chain equipment, are active in over 25 countries, playing a critical role in supporting essential health infrastructure. With a globally distributed team across seven countries, we are united by a focus on creating measurable impact and driving sustainable change in public health systems.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior HR Manager to shape and execute our HR function for a globally distributed team. In this essential role, you will align HR operations with our organizational goals and drive impactful strategic initiatives, acting as the primary resource for employees across various countries. Working closely with leadership, you will oversee talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, and compliance across multiple countries. This position will also be instrumental in advancing change management initiatives, ensuring our HR strategies evolve alongside the changing needs of the business. Additionally, this role will spearhead efforts to strengthen our company culture, fostering a high-performance, values-driven environment that prioritizes trust, open feedback, and collaboration.

This role reports directly to the VP of Operations, with a dotted line to the CEO.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Strategic HR Leadership: Collaborate with leadership to create and implement HR strategies that support Nexleaf’s mission and operational goals. Serve as a key advisor to the executive team on HR matters, providing insights that influence organizational direction.
  • Operational HR Management: Oversee daily HR operations, including employee relations, benefits administration, and payroll management for a globally distributed workforce. Ensure all processes comply with local labor laws and regulations, working closely with PEOs and legal counsel where necessary.
  • Talent Management & Development: Drive global recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies to attract top talent. Lead succession planning and professional development initiatives that foster employee growth and meet long-term organizational needs.
  • Employee Relations & Compliance: Address complex employee relations matters, acting as a resource for managers and employees in conflict resolution. Maintain compliance with U.S. and international labor laws, adapting policies to meet diverse regional requirements.
  • Performance Management: Lead the performance management process, equipping managers with tools and training for conducting reviews and providing meaningful feedback. Support the development of personalized growth plans for employees.
  • Employee Engagement & Culture: Partner with leadership to cultivate an inclusive and engaged workforce, enhancing Nexleaf’s values-driven culture. Lead initiatives focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
  • HR Systems & Data Management: Manage HR technologies, including HRIS, ATS, and performance management tools. Leverage HR data and analytics to track key metrics and provide actionable insights to leadership for informed decision-making.
  • Compensation & Benefits: Oversee global compensation and benefits programs, ensuring competitiveness and alignment with Nexleaf’s mission. Lead efforts in compensation benchmarking and offer strategic recommendations to maintain equitable and market-aligned compensation.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of progressive HR experience in a globally distributed or remote organization.
  • Experience supporting remote teams across multiple countries, with a strong understanding of global labor laws, cultural nuances, and HR best practices to ensure compliance and alignment.
  • Proven expertise in independently managing HR operations, including talent management, employee relations, and compliance.
  • Strong skills in coaching managers and navigating performance management, disciplinary processes, and employee relations.
  • Solid knowledge of HR operations, including benefits, compensation structures, and HR systems (HRIS, ATS).
  • Demonstrated experience in leading change management initiatives, with a focus on strengthening workplace culture, enhancing employee engagement and creating scalable people initiatives to meet the evolving needs of the business.
  • Experience managing PEO partnerships and working with external HR service providers to ensure efficient HR operations.
  • High emotional intelligence, with a collaborative and solution-oriented approach to resolving HR challenges.
  • Skilled in building trust within diverse teams, facilitating conflict resolution, and guiding team members through difficult conversations to enhance collaboration and team cohesion.

Bonus Qualifications:

  • Experience in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization, particularly with globally distributed teams.
  • Experience supporting and collaborating with teams in Africa and Asia.
  • Location in the Eastern or Central Time Zones to support collaboration across global teams and ensure coverage during key operational hours.
  • Relevant HR certifications such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, GPHR, or other global HR credentials.

Benefits

  • Amazing start-up culture that’s purpose-driven and highly collaborative
  • Fully remote company, giving you the opportunity to live anywhere within the United States
  • Benefits including health, retirement and generous PTO (14 holidays with 4 day weekends, 3 weeks vacation, 1 week summer break and 1 week winter break)
  • Flexible work hours
  • 6 weeks of parental leave
  • Pet inclusive sick leave
  • 401k employer matching