HR Director

Robert Half is partnering with an innovative clean energy startup seeking an experienced HR Director for a 9-month contract opportunity. This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership role requiring strong onsite presence with engineering and technical teams, along with strategic advisory support at the executive and board level.

This role is ideal for a senior HR leader who thrives in fast-paced startup environments and can seamlessly balance strategic workforce leadership with day-to-day HR execution. Key ResponsibilitiesServe as a strategic HR advisor to executive leadership and the Board of Directors, providing insights on organizational design, workforce strategy, talent risk, and long-term people planningLead day-to-day HR operations while setting the broader people strategy framework that supports business growth and organizational scalabilityPartner with executive leadership and department heads to align people strategy with business objectives, product priorities, and operational executionDevelop and deliver board-ready and executive-level presentations, including workforce analytics, talent strategy updates, and organizational health insightsGuide enterprise-wide recruiting and workforce planning strategy to support growth across key business functions, including technical and commercial teamsOversee HR support for a global and distributed workforce, including immigration, visa processes, and cross-border employment considerations (including EOR relationships where applicable)Lead HR systems strategy and transformation efforts, including HRIS optimization or migration, ensuring data integrity and operational continuityDesign and evolve compensation philosophy, job architecture, and leveling frameworks to support internal equity and long-term scalabilityAdvise senior leaders on employee relations, organizational effectiveness, compliance considerations, and risk mitigation in a high-growth environmentMaintain a visible onsite leadership presence, building strong trust and credibility with engineering, R D, and operational teams to ensure alignment between strategy and execution