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Director, People Operations

People OperationsPeople OperationsFull TimeRemoteLeadTeam 51-200Since 2021H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

California

Posted

6 days ago

Salary

$165K / year

Seniority

Lead

8 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Own day-to-day HR operations, including benefits, payroll, leaves of absence, and employee records • Manage and develop a small team • Lead HR investigations and ensure proper documentation and process consistency • Own the employee handbook and ensure timely updates aligned with legal and operational changes • Oversee PTO administration and policy enforcement • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations • Maintain audit-ready HR documentation and workflows • Partner with Legal, Finance, and People leadership on employment-related risk mitigation • Build scalable HR processes that support growth beyond 250 employees

Job Requirements

  • 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including ownership of HR operations
  • Prior experience in a scaling organization (startup or high-growth environment strongly preferred)
  • Deep working knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, and investigations
  • Experience managing HR administrators or coordinators
  • Strong operational judgment and attention to detail
  • Ability to operate independently and bring structure to ambiguous environments.

Benefits

  • Equity compensation package
  • Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision
  • 401k
  • Flexible PTO policy - take the time you need to recharge
  • $1,000 home office stipend
  • We provide the equipment needed for this role.
  • Opportunity for rapid career progression with plenty of room for personal growth.

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