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.

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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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$150K - $180K *

Accelerate transformation by leading product strategy and customer experience. Drive innovation at the intersection of genomics and AI, shaping the future of personalized health while building a high...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$171K - $231K *

Drive innovative patient recruitment strategies to enhance clinical trial enrollment and retention. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement data-driven approaches, optimize patient engage...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$105K - $132K *

Join a team that's transforming service operations for utility-scale energy storage systems. Oversee inventory, warranty processes, and warehouse logistics to ensure customer satisfaction and operatio...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $125K *

Lead the charge in optimizing customer operations by enhancing systems, processes, and strategies. Drive initiatives that improve customer experience and retention while managing a dedicated team to a...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$153K - $181K *

Lead the charge in optimizing complex client portfolios through strategic transaction management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute high-impact real estate initiatives, ensuring align...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $145K *

Shape complex, cross-functional programs that drive enterprise transformation, focusing on Customer Data Platform implementation and AI initiatives. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure strategic...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $175K *

Shape the future of user experiences by designing intuitive interfaces that empower women in their health journeys. Collaborate across teams to create impactful solutions that merge user insights with...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $130K *

Lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver complex SaaS implementations globally. Focus on team development, solution quality, and operational efficiency while leveraging data to mitigate risks and enha...

Toronto, ONRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K *

Lead the charge in driving Medicare partnerships, enhancing contract value, and achieving growth targets through strategic sales initiatives and relationship management with health plans...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate client relationships by managing strategic accounts, driving revenue growth, and expanding service lines. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure client satisfaction and deliver tailored...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$130K - $150K *

Champion effective publication strategies and lead scientific communication initiatives, acting as a strategic partner to clients and teams. Navigate complex medical affairs content to drive impactful...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $150K *

Join us to lead the leave and accommodations function, ensuring compliance and supporting employees through critical life moments. You'll manage casework, oversee a team, and collaborate across depart...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $220K *

Lead the charge in defining product strategy and delivery for major client engagements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor PMs, and navigate complex challenges to ensure successful outcom...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $220K *

Shape the future of product strategy by leading complex client engagements, managing the full product lifecycle, driving cross-functional alignment, and mentoring teams to deliver impactful solutions...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$124K - $207K *

Join a team that's transforming risk data into actionable insights. Lead analytics and decision support initiatives, manage delivery roadmaps, and enhance team capabilities to drive effective risk man...

Philadelphia, PARemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining event marketing by leading high-impact programs that enhance customer engagement and drive revenue. You'll strategize and execute user summits, trade shows, and field eve...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$157K - $283K *

Lead the charge in driving business growth by developing strategic partnerships and innovative solutions for federal clients, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional res...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$175K - $348K *

Transform clinical research through expert medical management and support. Collaborate with teams to ensure protocol integrity, provide training, and contribute to business development while maintaini...

Durham, NCRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $120K *

Explore customer success by managing relationships, driving product adoption, and ensuring satisfaction for enterprise clients. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance the customer experience and ac...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join us to drive the evolution of agent connectivity on Temporal. You'll shape product strategy, enhance user experiences, and collaborate with engineering to build foundational capabilities that empo...

Seattle, WARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $230K *

Grow your career with a leadership role overseeing global operations, focusing on strategy development, performance management, and cross-department collaboration to drive operational excellence and i...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$173K - $255K *

Shape the future of banking by leading core and digital operations, ensuring seamless deposit and lending processes while fostering a resilient operational environment that prioritizes customer experi...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$74K - $130K *

Join our dynamic Talent Acquisition Operations team to enhance internship programs, streamline processes, and support university relations. Collaborate across teams to drive engagement and improve ope...

United StatesRemote

Today

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

$170K - $200K *

Lead the charge in designing and operating high-impact identity systems, driving medium-to-large projects from ambiguity to delivery while ensuring reliability and quality across the enterprise identi...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$81K - $138K *

Drive the vision and strategy for Pharmacy Benefits Management, overseeing client services and ensuring satisfaction, performance, and profitability while leading a team to achieve business objectives...

San Diego, CARemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.