HR Director

About the role: 

We are seeking a proactive and experienced HR Director to lead and shape the human resources  strategy for the company. You will be responsible for driving a people-first culture, aligning HR strategies  with organizational goals, and managing all aspects of human resources across our global operations.  This position is critical to ensuring that we attract, develop, and retain top talent while fostering a  culture of innovation, inclusion, and high performance. The ideal candidate will be skilled in overseeing a  diverse workforce, including contractors, and managing HRIS systems, payroll, and employee relations in  a dynamic, fast-paced environment. 

About Soleil Collective: 

Backed by Gauge Capital, Soleil Collective is building a portfolio of leading high-growth brands  specializing in sunless tan, suncare and bodycare products. Soleil accelerates growth and improves  profitability with sales, marketing, operations and strategic management expertise. We have completed  two acquisitions to date: Loving Tan and Coco & Eve. Loving Tan is the category leader in prestige  tanning, delivering the most natural-looking tan. Proudly made on Australia’s famed Gold Coast, the professional quality, natural olive color and flawless application are beloved by A-listers, creators and  beauty lovers alike. Coco & Eve’s story starts in Bali, among the island’s volcanic beaches and lush  rainforests. The brand allows you to glow up like you just returned from a trip to paradise with our sun kissed, skin-loving tan products and deliciously scented, efficacious haircare—all formulated the best  tropical Balinese ingredients. 

Responsibilities  

Strategic Leadership 

• Develop and execute a comprehensive global HR strategy that aligns with the company’s vision, mission, and business objectives. 
• Act as a trusted advisor to the executive team on all HR matters, including organizational design, workforce planning, and leadership development. 
• Monitor HR trends and best practices, ensuring the organization remains competitive in talent  acquisition and retention strategies.

Talent Acquisition & Development 

• Manage the entire recruitment process, sourcing candidates, coordinating interviews, and  leading contract negotiations for roles across the global business.
• Coordinate with external search firms when needed. 
• Oversee onboarding for employees and contractors, ensuring a seamless integration into the  company, including orientation and training. 
• Manage the probation review process, providing feedback and recommendations for successful  completion. 
• Lead the performance review processes. Work with employees and managers as necessary  development and improvement plans 
• Develop robust succession planning and leadership development frameworks to build a strong  leadership pipeline. 

Employee Engagement & Culture 

• Foster a culture of collaboration, engagement, and recognition across all levels of the  organization. 
• Mediate and resolve conflicts in a fair and transparent manner. 
• Regularly assess employee satisfaction and engagement through surveys and feedback  mechanisms; lead initiatives to address areas of improvement. 
• Build and promote a positive employee experience across all locations, ensuring consistency  with the company’s values and goals. 

HR Operations & Compliance 

• Develop and implement global HR policies, procedures, and practices to ensure consistency and  compliance with local labor laws and regulations, including the Employee Handbook.
• Manage compensation, benefits, and rewards programs to ensure market competitiveness and  internal equity and compliance with local regulations.
• Monitor local market benchmarking to  ensure competitiveness. 
• Manage the HRIS system ensuring data accuracy and maintaining updated records for  employees and contractors HR technology and systems optimization to streamline processes  and improve operational efficiency. 
• Provide oversight for employee relations, ensuring fair resolution of workplace issues. 
• Oversee payroll processes for employees and contractors globally, ensuring accuracy,  compliance with local regulations, and timely payments in collaboration with payroll service  providers. 
• Manage the visa application process for new hires, ensuring timely and compliant submission of  required documents.
• Track and oversee expiring visas, coordinating renewals well in advance to  prevent disruptions. 
• Assist employees with relocation processes, including visa sponsorship, logistical support, and  acclimation to new locations.
• Manage global benefits programs. Collaborate with benefits providers to handle enrollment,  claims, and renewals for multiple geographies. 

Change Management & Organizational Development 

• Lead HR’s role in mergers, acquisitions, or other organizational changes, ensuring a smooth transition and integration. 
• Guide the organization through change initiatives, focusing on minimizing disruption and  ensuring alignment with business goals. 
• Partner with leaders to design and implement strategies for organizational effectiveness and  transformation. 

Role requirements: 

• Minimum of 10 years HR experience in a similar role, with a strong focus on global HR management with expertise in managing HR operations for both employees and contractors globally. 
• Strong working knowledge of employment law and compliance requirements in Singapore, US, Australia, and other regions. 
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful HR strategies
•  Demonstrated leadership skills with experience managing and motivating a geographically  dispersed team 
• Strategic mindset but willing and able to be very hands-on when needed in a scrappy, ‘start-up’ environment; ability to have ‘Board-level’ difficult conversations 
• Highly collaborative with a cross-functional mindset but self-motivated and able to work  independently 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment 
• High level of integrity, professionalism and discretion 
• Experience managing global employee relations cases. 
• Experience with high volume recruitment for a global business.
• Proven experience conducting  interviews and managing recruitment processes 
• Minimum of a bachelors degree, with a HR certification highly desirable. 
• Proven success managing global HRIS and ATS.