# Head of People Operations

**Company:** [Runpod](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/runpod)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** People Ops
**Salary:** $200k – $250k/yr
**Experience:** 8+ years
**Skills:** HRIS, Benefits Design, Employment Law, Performance Management, Compensation Design, Change Management, Organizational Design, Hr Metrics, Hr Strategy, People Operations
**Posted:** 2026-02-10

> Lead People Operations as a strategic partner to the COO and executive team at a fast-growing AI infrastructure company. Own HR strategy, scalable systems, compliance, compensation, culture, and a small People team in a remote, high-growth startup environment.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities

### Strategic People Leadership
- Serve as a strategic partner to the COO and executive team on people strategy and organizational design
- Support executives in scaling teams, refining organizational structures, and strengthening leadership capabilities
- Lead change management to ensure smooth transitions and transformation during growth
- Align HR initiatives directly with business objectives, ensuring people strategy drives business results
- Design company-wide people programs and frameworks (performance management, compensation, career development)

### People Operations & Infrastructure
- Own and optimize people operations systems, processes, and technology stack (HRIS, benefits platforms, compliance tools)
- Collaborate with the Director of Talent Acquisition to align hiring strategy, headcount planning, and operational scalability
- Build and manage operational infrastructure including benefits strategy, vendor relationships, and compliance
- Manage people operations budget including headcount, benefits, tools, and programs
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws across all locations
- Design compensation and rewards structures that are competitive and equitable
- Administer performance management systems that encourage accountability and excellence

### Team Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and support a small but impactful People team
- Provide clear direction while empowering team members to own their areas of expertise
- Set strategic direction for how the People team operates and delivers value
- Build additional people operations capability as the company scales

### Culture & Employee Experience Strategy
- Set strategic direction for culture, engagement, and employee experience
- Partner with Director, HRBP to ensure consistent implementation across all business functions
- Foster an environment where employees feel engaged, supported, and motivated to grow

## Requirements
- 8+ years of progressive HR/People experience, including direct ownership of HR strategy and operations in a high-growth tech or startup environment
- Proven experience building and managing people operations teams
- Proven ability to design scalable people systems and infrastructure while also being hands-on with operational needs
- Experience advising and influencing executives at C-suite level
- Strong knowledge of HR compliance, employment law, and global workforce planning
- Deep expertise in HRIS systems, benefits design, and people operations
- Data-driven approach to decision-making with experience using HR metrics to guide strategy
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Successful completion of a background check

## Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base pay ranging from $200,000 - $250,000 USD (may be narrowed based on experience, qualifications, and location)
- Meaningful equity (stock options for all team members)
- Generous medical, dental & vision plans
- Flexible PTO
- $1,200 Home Office & Equipment Stipend
- Remote-first work with Slack as primary communication tool

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