Head of HR

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We are looking for an experienced Head of HR to lead the company's global human resources strategy alongside the day-to-day management of HR practices. This role combines strategic leadership with strong executional skills, with a focus on supporting business growth and ensuring professional management of HR functions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• People Strategy – Define and lead the overall HR strategy, implementing practices that support business objectives and organizational growth.
• Talent Acquisition Oversight – Manage recruitment at the macro level: workforce planning, defining organizational needs, managing headcount and targets, and overseeing global hiring processes.
• Employee Experience & Engagement – Drive processes to strengthen employee engagement and retention of talents around the world.
• Learning & Development – Develop and implement training programs, design professional growth opportunities for employees and managers, performance management, career development, and programs that improve people's skills.
• Compliance & Risk Management – Ensure compliance with international labor laws, manage employee relations, and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across the organization.
• HR Operations – Oversee HR systems, processes, policies, and workforce data to ensure efficient and accurate day-to-day operations.
• HR Team Leadership – Lead, develop, and support the HR team, ensuring professionalism, effectiveness, and alignment with leadership direction and organizational goals.

• 10+ years of experience in HR management, including at least 5 years in senior leadership roles.
• Proven experience working in dynamic environments, with multicultural teams and complex operations.
• Strong expertise in all areas of HR operations: HRIS systems, labor law, compensation & benefits, and compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to design long-term HR strategies while ensuring hands-on execution.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with experience working directly with C-Level executives, and influencing at the organizational level.
• Proven experience in leading and managing HR teams across multiple areas of responsibility.

• Fluent English – both written and verbal, with the ability to conduct professional communication in global settings.

• Proven experience in leading and managing HR teams, across multiple areas of responsibility.

WHY JOIN SPINES:

• A friendly and collaborative international team
• Opportunity to level up your HR skills and professionalism and impact the organization with HR initiatives
• Opportunity for career growth within a fast-growing company

Reports to: COO

Location: Herzliya Pituach, Israel

Position Type: Full-time, hybrid. (4/1)