Employment Status: Full-time, exempt

Location: US, remote

Salary Range: $90K-$140K with generous benefits package

About The Role

Focusrite Group is looking for a dynamic Director of Human Resources to lead HR strategy and operations across the United States and Latin America.

In this role, you'll oversee every aspect of HR, including talent acquisition, learning and development, performance management, compliance, compensation and benefits, employee engagement, and diversity and inclusion. You'll be a trusted partner to leadership across regional, brand, and finance teams, providing support that aligns with our vision of being a Great Place to Work.

Our team spans 18 states and three countries, with offices in Los Angeles and San Francisco, so adaptability and broad HR expertise are key.

Reporting directly to our Chief People Officer in the UK, you'll thrive in a standalone HR environment while collaborating on global projects that shape the future of our organization and regions. This position is fully Remote, but with the option of office space in El Segundo, CA.

Closing date for applications: Friday 9th January 2026.

Key Responsibilities:

Partner with the CPO to define and execute the HR roadmap
Act as a member of the regional management team, while ensuring HR strategies and objectives support the Group's business plan.
Create and administer HR programs such as annual reviews and professional development programs, as well as other employee engagement initiatives
Continuously monitor challenges and ensure our people always feel supported.

HR Operations & Compliance

Maintain legal compliance across all people management activities
Keep company policies and procedures current with employment law and communicate updates to managers
Support organizational changes such as restructures, acquisitions, and any other changes to employee terms

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition Manager to deliver efficient recruitment processes
Manage onboarding for new hires, internal transfers, and exit processes for leavers

Learning, Development & Performance

Support managers with performance management, objective setting, and development planning
Identify and implement training and development programs as agreed

HR Technology & Reporting

Ensure effective operation of HRIS systems
Produce and analyze HR metrics and reports
Oversee accurate and timely completion of transactional HR activities

Compensation & Benefits

Manage pay, bonus, and benefits communications, providing advice and support as needed
Recommend improvements to reward structures and conduct benchmarking
Administer benefit enrollment and manage external relationships
Maintain records for PTO, overtime, and sickness

Employee Relations & Engagement

Partner with Group HR to measure and improve employee engagement
Provide guidance and coaching on employee relations issues
Handle disciplinary and grievance matters, seeking legal advice when appropriate
Support effective internal communication across the organization

Culture, Values, Diversity & Inclusion

Foster a culture where people feel valued, and their contributions are recognized and rewarded
Plan and schedule cultural events throughout the year to promote engagement and inclusion

About You:

Preferably 5-10 years' generalist HR experience
Strong knowledge of current employment law
Recognized HR qualification (e.g., SHRM, TMI, HRCI) is a distinct advantage
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Working knowledge of HRIS systems; ADP experience is a plus
Experience with building and administering HR programs
Effective communication and presentation skills
Confident in advising and guiding managers on all aspects of people management
Strong administrative accuracy and attention to detail
Diplomatic and effective communicator, both written and verbal
Self-starter with initiative; able to work independently or collaboratively
Highly motivated with vision and commitment to succeed
Excellent organizational and time management skills; able to prioritize and manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
Team-oriented, keeping colleagues informed and engaged
Travel is limited to less than 10%.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits include health insurance covered by Focusrite Group at 100% for employees and 75% for dependents, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, short—and long-term disability, 401K with employer match, 28 days PTO, Employee Assistance Program, Group Bonus Scheme, and generous staff discounts on company products and merchandise.

About Us

Focusrite plc is a global music and audio group that develops and markets music technology products. Used by audio professionals and amateur musicians alike, our solutions facilitate the high-quality production of recorded and live sound. Our audio technology brands stand together, seeking to enrich lives through music by removing barriers to creativity - ‘we make music easy to make'.

The Focusrite Group trades under thirteen established and rapidly growing brands: Focusrite, Focusrite Pro, Novation, ADAM Audio, Sequential, Oberheim, Martin Audio, Optimal Audio, Ampify Music, Linea Research, Sonnox, OutBoard and TiMax. With a high-quality reputation and a rich heritage spanning decades, its brands are category leaders in the music-making industry.

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