People Operations Director

The People Operations Director will lead the company’s HR strategy and people operations, ensuring alignment with business objectives and scalability. This role plays a crucial part in fostering a high-performance, inclusive workplace culture while driving HR initiatives that support the company's rapid growth by leveraging AI-driven HR tools and workforce analytics to enhance talent acquisition, performance management, and strategic decision-making. The People Operations Director will serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership, providing insights and guidance on workforce planning, talent development, and organizational success. 

Key Responsibilities

• People Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and execute a scalable HR roadmap that aligns talent strategy, grounded in an idea meritocracy, with business growth.

• Talent Optimization & Performance Management
• Oversee AI-enhanced recruitment, onboarding, and performance management systems to enhance employee development and retention.
• People Operations & Compliance
• Implement and optimize HR technology (HRIS, ATS, analytics) to automate workflows and ensure compliance and equitable hiring.
• Change Management & Workforce Strategy
• Lead organizational change efforts and workforce planning to support business agility and growth.
• Employee Experience & Engagement
• Use employee feedback tools and data insights to enhance engagement, satisfaction, and promote a collaborative workplace culture.

• Executive Compensation & Total Rewards

• Develop competitive total rewards strategies, leveraging market data to ensure pay equity and retention.

• HR Data & Analytics for Business Decisions

• Utilize predictive AI models to analyze workforce trends, forecast talent needs, and drive strategic HR decision-making.
• Vendor & Budget Management
• Manage HR service providers and budgets, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and ROI.
• Leadership Advisor
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executives and department leaders, providing coaching on team dynamics, conflict resolution, and succession planning.
• HR Technology & AI Driven Tools
• Oversee the implementation, optimization, and integration of HR technology tools, including Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS), HR analytics platforms, and AI-driven tools for talent acquisition, performance management, and predictive workforce planning.

Requirements

• Strategic HR Leadership – 10+ years of progressive People Operations/HR experience, including 3+ years in a senior leadership role, preferably in a high-growth or scaling organization. 

• HR Technology & AI-Driven Tools – Experience implementing and managing HRIS, ATS, HR analytics platforms, and AI-driven HR tools to enhance talent management and workforce planning. 

• Talent Acquisition & Performance Management – Proven ability to design and oversee end-to-end recruitment strategies, onboarding processes, and data-driven performance management systems. 

• Employee Engagement – Demonstrated experience in developing and executing strategies and workplace culture initiatives that drive engagement. 

• Change Management & Organizational Agility – Track record of leading organizational change, workforce restructuring, and business transformation efforts in dynamic environments. 

• Compensation & Total Rewards Strategy – Experience developing competitive compensation structures, executive pay models, and total rewards programs aligned with market benchmarks. 

• HR Data & Workforce Analytics – Strong background in using workforce analytics to drive decision-making, measure engagement, and forecast talent needs. 

• Legal Compliance & Risk Management – Expertise in employment law, labor regulations, and HR compliance across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring organizational adherence. 

• Executive Coaching & Leadership Advisement – Experience partnering with C-suite leaders and department heads to provide strategic HR guidance, team development, and succession planning. 

• Vendor & Budget Management – Ability to manage HR service providers, negotiate contracts, and oversee HR budgets to maximize cost efficiency and ROI. 

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• STD (Short-Term Disability Insurance), Critical Illness, and Accident coverage
• Fully-Funded Life Insurance (1x salary) & LTD (Long-Term Disability Insurance)
• 401k with up to 4% Company Match
• Paid Time Off + Company Holidays
• Parental Leave Benefit
• Time Off for Your Birthday and Work Anniversary
• Discount Travel Program