The interview process was longer than initially communicated and involved multiple rounds over several weeks. Some conversations were engaging and insightful, while others were more challenging due to varying expectations across interviewers. While the role was presented as focusing on HR partnership and strategic support, it became clearer later in the process that the team may have been prioritizing candidates with more of a deployment or operational implementation background. That emphasis wasn’t fully reflected in the original job description, which made alignment a bit difficult. Overall, the interviewers were professional and the organization seems to have strong internal standards. However, the process could benefit from clearer communication around the scope of the role and the type of background the team is ultimately seeking.