Director of People Operations

📋 Description

• Lead and improve People Operations across onboarding, performance, and lifecycle.
• Refine People systems and processes for clarity and scalability.
• Build and operate a recruiting engine to attract and hire high-quality talent.
• Partner with leaders to anticipate hiring needs and prioritize roles by impact.
• Coach managers (esp. in R&D) on clear expectations and practical performance.
• Own employee relations with sound judgment and compliant outcomes.
• Ensure benefits, leave, and support run smoothly for a great employee experience.
• Denver-based hybrid role; in-office presence Tue-Thu.

🎯 Requirements

• 7–10 years in People Ops/HR, ideally in SaaS/tech.
• End-to-end ownership of core People functions in lean/growth org (50–150 employees).
• Strong judgment in PM and employee relations; balance risk and business needs.
• Built improved recruiting and PM processes with a focus on simplicity and enablement.
• Comfortable as a player-coach balancing strategy with hands-on execution.
• Clear communicator; partners with cross-functional and exec stakeholders.
• Positive, get-it-done attitude; willing to roll up sleeves.
• Trusted, low-ego partner who collaborates with leaders.

🎁 Benefits

• Annual bonus eligibility.
• Employer-paid benefits.
• L&D stipend.
• Incentive pay for eligible roles.