# Director, People Systems and Operations

**Company:** [Greenhouse](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/greenhouse)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** People Ops
**Salary:** $153k – $185k/yr
**Experience:** 8+ years
**Skills:** HRIS, Workday, Rippling, Hibob, Hris Integrations, Process Automation, People Analytics, Hr Reporting, Dashboarding, Payroll Integrations, Benefits Integrations, Employee Data Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, Project Management, Change Leadership
**Posted:** 2026-08-21

> Leads People Operations and People Systems strategy, HRIS governance, employee-lifecycle process improvement, compliance, analytics, and AI adoption. The role requires 8+ years of progressive People Operations experience, including leadership of HRIS or People Systems teams.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Set the strategy and roadmap for the HR technology ecosystem, including implementation, configuration, integrations, user experience, continuous improvement, and vendor relationships.
- Own the HRIS as the single source of truth for employee data; drive automation, data accuracy, governance, adoption, and connections to payroll, benefits, analytics, and other People systems.
- Improve employee lifecycle processes from offers and onboarding through promotions, leaves of absence, and offboarding.
- Build scalable people analytics, dashboards, and self-service tools to support workforce decisions, retention-risk identification, and information flow.
- Own People-related compliance, including immigration, leaves of absence, audits, labor requirements, employee data privacy, and complex policy escalations.
- Lead AI and automation adoption within People processes; pilot capabilities and provide structured product feedback.
- Test and scale new tools, processes, and workflows in partnership with IT, Finance, Legal, Talent Acquisition & Planning, Talent Management/Org Development, Total Rewards, and IDEA.
- Contribute to company-wide People strategy as a People Leadership Team member.
- Develop and empower a high-performing team through prioritization, coaching, performance management, and growth opportunities.

## Requirements
- 8+ years of progressive People Operations experience, including 3+ years leading People Operations, HRIS, and/or People Systems teams at manager or director level.
- Deep experience administering and optimizing global HRIS platforms such as Workday, Rippling, or HiBob.
- Experience with HRIS implementations, integrations, automation, data integrity, and reporting.
- Track record of designing and scaling People processes with measurable improvements in efficiency, data quality, compliance, or employee experience.
- Experience with payroll and benefits integrations, cross-border employee data, reporting requirements, and workforce data privacy.
- Hands-on experience evaluating, piloting, or implementing AI and automation in People Operations.
- Strong project management, change leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Analytical, data-driven approach with proficiency in HR reporting, dashboarding, and self-service tools.
- Experience building and leading high-performing, diverse teams and partnering strategically with leadership.

## Compensation and Benefits
- National pay range: **$153,300–$185,400 USD**.
- Additional compensation may include stock options, bonuses, merit increases, and, for eligible roles, sales commissions.
- Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; basic life insurance; mental health resources; financial wellness benefits; paid parental leave; short- and long-term disability coverage; 401(k) plan and company match; paid holidays; paid sick leave; and paid vacation or flexible PTO.

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