Director People & Culture

DIRECTOR PEOPLE & CULTURE

We are on the front line of recruitment, enabling organizations to hire smarter and onboard faster. At First Advantage (Nasdaq: FA), people are at the heart of everything we do. From our customers and partners to our greatest advantage — our team members.

Say hello to a rewarding career and come join a leading provider of mission-critical background screening solutions to some of the most recognized Fortune 100 and Global 500 brands.
About First Advantage

First Advantage (NASDAQ: FA) is a leading provider of global software and data in the HR technology industry. Enabled by proprietary technology and AI, First Advantage ’s platforms, data, and APIs power comprehensive employment background screening, identity solutions, and verification services.

Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, we have an internationally distributed workforce of about 10,000 employees spanning 17 countries. With a strong emphasis on innovation, automation, and customer success, First Advantage empowers 80,000 organizations to modernize their hiring and onboarding processes on a global scale.
What You'll Do

A successful DIRECTOR PEOPLE & CULTURE (P&C) will oversee and drive the strategic P&C initiatives for both our Global Operations Centers of Excellence (GOCE) and onshore teams in the Philippines. This senior leadership role is essential in ensuring that our people strategies, policies, and practices are effectively aligned across our global operations in India (Mumbai, Bangalore) and the Philippines. You will lead the development, refinement, and execution of policies, talent management frameworks, and integration strategies that reflect the evolving needs of a global workforce. A strong focus will be placed on refining policies for local and onshore teams, integrating acquisitions, and fostering a unified, high-performance culture
Responsibilities:
- Policy Development and Refinement

Lead the development and continuous refinement of people related policies, ensuring they cater to both our GOCE and onshore operations, with a focus on scalability, inclusivity, and alignment with global standards.

Align local policies with global strategies and practices from Mumbai and Bangalore, ensuring consistency in approach while addressing local nuances and business needs.

Review and optimise existing policies for effectiveness, compliance, and cultural relevance, continuously adapting to the changing needs of the business.
- Strategic Leadership Across GOCE & Onshore Teams

Provide senior leadership for P&C across both offshore GOC and onshore teams, ensuring all strategies, policies, and initiatives are harmonised and consistently executed.

Partner with senior leadership teams across regions to develop and implement strategies that drive employee engagement, retention, and organisational growth.

Lead cultural transformation efforts, fostering collaboration between onshore and offshore teams, and creating an integrated organisational culture that supports the business goals.
- Acquisition Integration

Spearhead the integration of an acquired company into our Philippines operations, ensuring smooth transitions for both offshore and onshore teams.

Drive the people integration strategy across different cultural contexts, aligning acquired company cultures with company values and operational frameworks.

Lead cross functional teams to ensure successful integration of talent, benefits, and systems across all business units, with a focus on both GOC and onshore teams.
- Employee Engagement & Experience

Champion employee engagement initiatives across the Philippines, developing programs that drive positive employee experiences and high levels of performance across both GOC and onshore teams.

Design and implement talent management frameworks that cater to both operational and leadership talent, including performance management, career development, and succession planning.

Encourage a culture of open communication, feedback, a