Sr. Director, People Operations
This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Sr. Director, People Operations in United States.
This is a foundational leadership role responsible for building and scaling the People Operations function at a high-growth organization entering its next stage of expansion. The Sr. Director, People Operations will design and implement the systems, processes, and infrastructure that define a best-in-class employee experience, while ensuring operational excellence and compliance across all HR functions. Acting as the first senior HR leader in the organization, this role blends strategic leadership with hands-on execution across HR operations, compensation, benefits, and employee lifecycle management. The position partners closely with executive leadership to shape organizational design, workforce planning, and company culture. It requires a strong builder mindset, capable of creating scalable programs that evolve with the business. This is a highly visible role with direct impact on how the company attracts, develops, and retains talent at scale.
Accountabilities:
Lead the design and execution of the People Operations function, building scalable HR infrastructure and programs that support company growth and employee experience.
Core HR Systems & Infrastructure
- Build and optimize core HR systems including HRIS, payroll, benefits administration, and people analytics infrastructure
Compensation & Benefits
- Design and lead compensation and benefits strategy in partnership with Finance and executive leadership, ensuring market competitiveness and equity
Employee Lifecycle Management
- Oversee the full employee lifecycle including onboarding, performance management, development, engagement, and offboarding processes
Performance & Development
- Develop scalable performance management, feedback, and career development frameworks that support organizational growth
Strategic Advisory
- Act as a strategic advisor to executives and managers on organizational design, workforce planning, and employee relations
Vendor Management
- Manage external partners such as benefits brokers to ensure cost-effective, compliant, and competitive offerings
People Analytics & Reporting
- Establish people data and reporting systems to support decision-making, compliance, and workforce insights
Culture Initiatives
- Drive culture-building initiatives that strengthen engagement, inclusion, and manager effectiveness across the organization
Requirements:
Experienced People leader with a strong background in building and scaling HR/People Operations functions in high-growth environments.
Experience & Expertise
- Proven track record (8--12 years) in People Operations, HR leadership, or HR Business Partner roles, including building programs from the ground up
- Strong expertise in HR systems, payroll, HRIS platforms, and scalable people infrastructure design
- Deep understanding of compensation strategy, benchmarking, and total rewards design, including geo-based compensation models
- Experience partnering with executive leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, and change management
- Strong knowledge of U.S. employment law, compliance, and multi-state HR practices
- Demonstrated ability to design and scale performance management and talent development frameworks
Skills & Attributes
- Exceptional communication, influence, and stakeholder management skills across all organizational levels
- High emotional intelligence, with a balance of empathy, data-driven thinking, and business orientation
Benefits:
- Competitive base salary range with equity participation
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage (high employer contribution)
- Flexible remote-first work environment with autonomy and trust
- Generous paid time off and flexible vacation policy
- Learning and development stipend for professional growth
- Monthly wellness, internet, and work-from-home support allowances
- Co-working and commuter support benefits
- Regular team onsites to foster collaboration and connection
- Equity package aligned with long-term company growth
How Jobgether works:
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
Why Apply Through Jobgether?
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