Director, People Operations Jobs

Discover Director, People Operations opportunities with organizations seeking experienced leaders to strengthen their people practices and scale their workforce. These senior roles connect business goals with effective HR operations, employee experience, and talent programs. Explore vetted professional jobs on Ladders, including positions with salaries of $100,000 or more.

What Does a Director of People Operations Do?

A Director of People Operations leads the systems, programs, and teams that support employees throughout their time at an organization. Responsibilities may include shaping people strategy, improving HR processes, overseeing employee relations and compliance, supporting workforce planning, and using data to guide decisions. The role often partners closely with executive leaders, managers, finance, and legal teams.

Skills and Experience Employers Seek

Employers commonly look for leadership experience in human resources or people operations, strong communication and change-management skills, and the ability to balance employee needs with organizational priorities. Depending on the company, useful expertise may include HR technology, compensation and benefits, organizational design, performance management, employment regulations, and people analytics.

Career Opportunities in People Operations

Director-level roles are available across industries and organization sizes, from growing companies building foundational HR programs to established employers transforming their people functions. Some positions focus broadly on people operations, while others emphasize areas such as employee experience, HR operations, talent management, or organizational effectiveness. Review each listing for its scope, location, work arrangement, and compensation details.

Find Director, People Operations Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare role requirements and responsibilities to find a Director, People Operations position that matches your leadership experience and career goals.

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$198K - $233K *

Shape AI product strategy by synthesizing trends, customer needs, and tech capabilities. Collaborate with engineering and design to drive innovation, enabling AI solutions that deliver genuine custome...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $190K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$185K - $205K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$122K - $184K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$160K - $190K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $145K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$190K - $228K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$242K - $275K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$144K - $180K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$230K - $275K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$350K - $398K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$172K - $216K *

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$125K - $150K *

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$220K - $280K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$220K - $265K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$196K - $364K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $169K *

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$126K - $171K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $130K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $220K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$127K - $203K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$117K - $189K *

Pioneer global Orexin development programs by driving project management efforts. Partner with the Global Team Leader to oversee cross-functional teams, manage critical activities, and ensure project...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $175K *

Optimize People operations by enhancing processes and systems that support the employee lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive improvements and ensure a seamless experience for em...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of People Operations do?question toggle

    A Director of People Operations leads people-related systems and programs, such as HR operations, employee experience, workforce planning, employee relations, and policy implementation. The exact scope varies by organization.

  • What qualifications are common for Director, People Operations jobs?question toggle

    Many employers seek substantial experience in HR or people operations, demonstrated leadership, and strengths in areas such as employee relations, HR systems, compliance, organizational development, and change management. Requirements differ by role.

  • What is the difference between a Director of People Operations and an HR Director?question toggle

    The titles often overlap. People Operations roles may place particular emphasis on employee experience, scalable processes, and data-informed programs, while HR Director roles can have a broader or more traditional human resources remit. Responsibilities depend on the employer.

  • What salary can I expect in a Director, People Operations role?question toggle

    Compensation varies based on factors such as industry, location, company size, and role scope. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; check each listing for its stated compensation.

  • Where can I find Director, People Operations jobs?question toggle

    Explore Director, People Operations listings on Ladders to review professional opportunities, compare requirements, and find roles that fit your experience and preferences.