Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced
HR Manager to support our growing US office. This role will partner closely with leadership and functional teams to drive key HR initiatives including
recruiting,
performance management,
manager training, and
culture and engagement programs.
The ideal candidate is hands-on, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with a strong engineering population. This role will help build scalable HR programs that support both business execution and employee experience.
Key Responsibilities
Talent Acquisition & Recruiting
- Partner with hiring managers to understand headcount needs and define role requirements
- Lead full-cycle recruiting efforts for key roles, with a focus on technical and cross-functional hiring
- Drive sourcing strategies, screening, interview coordination, and candidate experience
- Partner with external recruiting resources and agencies as needed
- Support offer process coordination, compensation alignment, and candidate closing
- Track hiring progress and pipeline metrics (time-to-fill, pipeline health, hiring quality)
Performance Management & Reviews
- Own and manage the US performance review cycle (quarterly and/or annual)
- Partner with leadership to ensure consistent evaluation standards and performance calibration
- Support managers in goal-setting, feedback conversations, and performance improvement processes
- Ensure review documentation is completed accurately and on time
- Help connect performance outcomes to compensation, promotions, and development planning
Manager Training & Leadership Development
- Support the development and rollout of manager training programs for new and existing people managers
- Build toolkits, templates, and training materials to improve leadership consistency
- Coach managers on employee communication, feedback delivery, and team performance expectations
- Partner with leadership to strengthen management capability across the organisation
Culture & Employee Engagement
- Lead and execute culture-building initiatives and employee engagement programs
- Plan and coordinate team-building events, internal communications, and office initiatives
- Support employee experience improvements aligned with company values and culture principles
- Drive employee listening efforts (pulse surveys, feedback sessions) and recommend action plans
HR Operations & Employee Support
- Serve as a trusted HR partner to employees and managers for day-to-day HR matters
- Support onboarding, offboarding, and employee lifecycle processes
- Ensure HR practices align with US employment policies and compliance requirements
- Maintain accurate employee records and support HR systems (HRIS / ATS)
- Partner with HR leadership on HR policy updates and process improvements
Qualifications
Required
- 5–10+ years of progressive HR experience, including HR Generalist and/or HR Manager roles
- Experience leading recruiting efforts and partnering with hiring managers
- Strong experience managing performance review cycles and performance management processes
- Demonstrated ability to support manager training and leadership development programs
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders
- Highly organised with strong execution skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work onsite in a fast-paced office environment
- Authorization to work in the United States
Preferred
- Experience supporting engineering or technical teams
- Startup or high-growth company experience
- Experience partnering with global HR teams or working across regions
- Familiarity with HRIS and ATS systems
- Experience supporting compensation cycles, promotions, or org planning
Pay Range Disclosure:
The base salary range for this position is
$120,000 – $165,000 per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as job-related skills, experience, qualifications, internal equity, and business needs. This role may also be eligible for additional compensation, including a discretionary bonus and/or equity, as well as a comprehensive benefits package.
