Director of Human Resources & Talent Development

ABOUT NEXTERN:

At Nextern, we are building more than medical devices—we are building a culture of leadership, collaboration, and innovation with a strong focus on team development and delivering exceptional customer experiences. Our mission is to create an organization where individuals Inspire with passion, Impact with significance, and act with Integrity. We foster a culture that celebrates growth, fuels innovation, and values transparency—and we are looking for a people-first HR leader who shares that vision.

SUMMARY:

The Director of Human Resources & Talent Development leads Nextern’s people strategy with a primary focus on U.S. operations and collaborative support across our locations in Costa Rica, China, and Vietnam. This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role that ensures alignment between our strategy, our people, and our business goals—fueling growth, engagement, and integrity throughout the organization.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Shape and execute HR strategies that build a high-performing, values-driven culture.
• Act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on organizational and people matters.
• Lead HR alignment and collaboration across global sites.
• Oversee talent acquisition, onboarding, and performance management across U.S. operations.
• Design and implement programs that attract, develop, and retain top talent.
• Drive leadership and technical development programs to build internal capability.
• Champion recognition, engagement, and retention strategies.
• Partner with senior leaders on workforce planning, change management, and people analytics.
• Guide scalability and organizational growth through data-informed HR strategies.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. labor laws and internal ethics policies.
• Participate in global compliance committee.
• Ownership of compensation data, payroll processing, benefits, and employee relations programs.
• Manage HR systems and reporting, leveraging data for strategic insights.
• Supervise U.S.-based HR staff member and act as a connector across global HR counterparts.
• Promote consistency, knowledge-sharing, and cultural alignment across sites.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• A people-first mindset rooted in empathy, trust, and accountability.
• Strategic vision and the ability to execute with agility.
• Experience navigating both tactical and executive-level HR challenges.
• A passion for building strong teams and fostering leadership at every level.

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or a related field (master’s preferred)
• 8–10 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Strong foundation in U.S. employment law, HR compliance, and best practices
• Strong communication, coaching, and conflict resolution skills
• Proven ability to build trust, influence leaders, and shape culture
• Experience working with or alongside international teams a plus

• Performance based bonus
• Employer-subsidized health insurance
• Employer-paid dental insurance
• Employer HSA contribution
• 401(k) with company match
• 9 paid holidays (including your birthday!) + PTO and personal days
• Gym membership subsidy
• Employer-paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance

The expected salary range for this position is between $135,000-$190,000 based upon candidates' skills, experience, and qualifications.

Nextern is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.