Director, Human Resources - EMEA

As HR Director, you will operate as a true business leader who happens to specialize in people strategy-not a support function, but a driver of business outcomes. You will partner with EMEA site leadership to accelerate product development timelines, improve engineering productivity, and build the organizational capabilities required to win in the AI infrastructure market. Equally critical, you will serve as the connective tissue between EMEA and our global corporate teams, ensuring seamless alignment on programs, policies, and priorities while representing EMEA needs in global discussions. This role demands a commercially-minded leader who connects every HR initiative to measurable business impact, whether that's reducing time-to-hire for critical roles, improving retention of top performers, or building leadership bench strength to support our expansion. You will build and scale a high-performing HR team while partnering closely with our global HR function to deliver results.

Key Responsibilities

Business Partnership & Strategic Impact

Drive EMEA people strategy that directly accelerates business outcomes including product delivery, engineering velocity, and market expansion
Operate as a member of the EMEA leadership team, contributing to business decisions beyond traditional HR scope
Translate business challenges into people solutions-identify where talent, organizational design, or capability gaps are limiting growth and take action
Establish and track HR metrics tied to business performance, holding the function accountable for measurable results
Global Alignment & Collaboration

Partner closely with global corporate teams including HR, Finance, Legal, and IT to ensure EMEA alignment on company-wide initiatives and programs
Serve as the primary HR liaison between EMEA sites and headquarters, advocating for regional needs while maintaining global consistency
Collaborate on the design and rollout of global HR programs, adapting implementation for local markets while preserving intent
Build strong cross-functional relationships across geographies to enable effective decision-making and execution
Talent Strategy & Competitive Advantage

Build a world-class semiconductor talent pipeline that gives Astera Labs a competitive edge in EMEA markets
Partner with engineering leadership to forecast talent needs and proactively address skill gaps before they impact delivery
Design compensation and retention strategies that protect critical talent and reduce regrettable attrition
Drive workforce planning that aligns headcount investments with product roadmap priorities
Team Building & Scaling

Build, develop, and lead a high-performing HR team across Israel and Germany oriented around delivering business results
Effectively manage and develop remote teams across international borders, fostering collaboration and accountability across multiple sites
Drive scalable HR processes and infrastructure to support rapid growth without sacrificing speed or quality
Create clear accountability and performance expectations within the HR function
HR Operations & Compliance

Ensure execution excellence in HR operations including employee relations, compensation, benefits, and performance management across EMEA
Maintain compliance with local labor laws and regulations in Israel and Germany
Continuously improve operational efficiency to free up capacity for strategic priorities
Culture & Performance

Champion a high-performance culture that attracts ambitious talent and drives accountability
Implement initiatives that improve employee engagement and productivity, not engagement for its own sake
Foster an environment where top performers thrive and underperformance is addressed swiftly