Director, People OperationsHigh-Growth Technology CompanyCompensation: $170,000 - $200,000 base salary
We are partnering with a high-growth technology company seeking a
Senior Manager / Director, People to play a key leadership role in scaling its People function and supporting continued organizational growth.
This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic, hands-on HR leader who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. Partnering closely with the VP of People, this individual will lead critical People initiatives, advise senior leadership, and build scalable programs that enhance organizational effectiveness and the employee experience.
The ideal candidate brings a strong combination of
HR Business Partnering, People Operations, and strategic program leadership, along with the ability to seamlessly shift between big-picture strategy and hands-on execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Business Partnership: Advise executive leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness.
- Talent & Performance Management: Lead company-wide performance management, talent reviews, compensation planning, career development, and leadership development initiatives.
- People Operations & Process Improvement: Evaluate and optimize HR systems, processes, and workflows, leveraging data, technology, AI, and automation to improve efficiency and scalability.
- Leadership Coaching & Employee Relations: Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and senior leaders on employee relations, performance management, organizational change, and leadership challenges.
- Employee Engagement & Development: Design and execute initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, retention, learning and development, and manager effectiveness.
- Internal Communications: Develop and execute communication strategies for key People programs, organizational updates, policies, and initiatives to drive alignment and engagement across the organization.
- Manager Enablement: Build scalable tools, resources, and programs that empower managers to lead effectively.
- People Analytics & Compliance: Leverage HR metrics to identify trends, recommend improvements, and ensure accurate records and compliance documentation.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner across departments to drive organizational initiatives, company events, and employee experiences.
- Team Leadership: Mentor and support members of the People team while helping establish best practices as the organization grows.
Qualifications
- 7+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally within high-growth technology companies.
- Strong background in HR Business Partnering, People Operations, or a combination of both.
- Demonstrated success partnering with, coaching, and influencing executives and senior leadership teams.
- Experience leading company-wide initiatives in performance management, compensation, organizational design, talent development, and employee engagement.
- Strong business acumen, sound judgment, and the ability to balance employee advocacy with business objectives.
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proven ability to build and scale HR programs, processes, and infrastructure in dynamic environments.
- Strong project management capabilities with the ability to prioritize and execute multiple initiatives simultaneously.
- Experience leveraging HRIS platforms, people analytics, and technology to drive process improvements and operational efficiencies.
- A collaborative, adaptable, solutions-oriented mindset with a willingness to roll up your sleeves and contribute wherever needed.
Compensation: $170,000 - $200,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.
