Senior Director serving as strategic operator and execution partner to the Chief People Officer. Builds operating systems, drives People function OKRs and accountability, translates HR priorities into measurable business outcomes, and establishes scalable governance and processes.
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On-site12+ YOEPeople Ops
About the role
What You'll Do
Design and implement scalable operating rhythms, governance processes, and management systems for the People organization.
Identify opportunities to simplify, streamline, and continuously improve People processes and programs.
Create visibility into organizational performance through meaningful dashboards, reporting, and business reviews.
Develop mechanisms that increase organizational effectiveness while automating or simplifying existing processes.
Own and manage the People organization's annual and quarterly operating plans.
Establish and maintain clear objectives, key results (OKRs), metrics, and reporting mechanisms across the People function.
Monitor progress against strategic priorities and proactively identify risks, dependencies, and opportunities.
Ensure alignment between People initiatives and broader company objectives.
Translate People priorities into measurable business impact.
Use data, insights, and business context to guide decisions and prioritize initiatives.
Partner with business leaders to understand organizational needs and ensure People initiatives support company growth and performance objectives.
Bring a pragmatic, outcome-oriented perspective to People strategy discussions.
Skills We're Looking For
12+ years of progressive experience in People, HR, organizational effectiveness, business operations, consulting, or related leadership roles.
Significant experience operating at the executive level and partnering directly with senior leaders.
Demonstrated success leading complex cross-functional initiatives in fast-paced, evolving environments.
Strong understanding of People and HR functions, including organizational design, talent management, workforce planning, employee experience, and operational effectiveness.
Proven ability to establish operating systems, drive execution, and deliver measurable outcomes.
Builder mentality with a track record of creating structure where little exists.
Exceptional operational rigor and project leadership capabilities.
Data-driven and highly analytical, with strong executive communication skills.
Perks and Benefits
100% employer-paid medical insurance.
Generous paid time-off policy (PTO), plus paid sick time, inclusive parental leave policy, holidays, and volunteer days off.
RSU stock grants.
Professional development and training opportunities.
Company virtual happy hours, free food, and fun team-building activities.
Monthly cell phone stipend.
Access to an innovative mental health support platform that offers personalized care and resources in areas such as: therapy, coaching, and self-guided mindfulness exercises for all covered employees and their covered dependents.
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