Director of People Operations

Ditto

Director of People Operations managing the HR department in a fast-growing data technology startup, ensuring a seamless employee experience and compliance with regulations.

Posted 6/11/2026full-timeRemote • California, Texas, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $191,000 - $239,000 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills

compensation managementbenefits administrationperformance managementemployee lifecycle processes401(k) administrationemployee engagementcompliance with employment regulationsjob levelingsalary reviewsbenchmarking

Soft Skills

communication skillscoachinginfluencingtrust buildingproactive attitudecuriosityteam developmentorganizational effectivenessproblem-solvingemployee relations

Tools & Technologies

RipplingLatticePaveCarta

Industry Keywords

People Operationsemployee experiencehypergrowth startupfederal employment regulationsstate employment regulationslocal employment regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the day-to-day People Operations function, ensuring processes run smoothly and efficiently.
Own employee lifecycle processes including onboarding, offboarding, employee changes, and documentation.
Maintain and improve HR systems, policies, and processes as the company scales.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations.
Lead compensation programs including salary reviews, benchmarking, job leveling, and compensation planning.
Manage employee benefits programs and serve as the primary point of contact for benefits administration.
Oversee 401(k) administration, including employee communications, compliance requirements, and vendor relationships.
Act as a trusted advisor to managers on employee relations, performance concerns, team development, and organizational effectiveness.
Identify opportunities to strengthen employee engagement and retention.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong knowledge of compensation, benefits administration, performance management, and employment practices.
Experience managing 401(k) programs and working with benefits providers and brokers.
Proven ability to coach managers and influence leaders across all levels of the organization.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trust quickly.
Hands-on, practical, and excited to roll up your sleeves when needed.
Passion for creating an exceptional employee experience while helping the business grow.
A proactive and curious attitude about how AI can support your role through automation, ideation, or more thoughtful decision-making.
Experience leading People Operations at a hypergrowth startup would be beneficial
Familiarity with Rippling, Lattice, Pave, Carta is a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
401(k)
flexible spending accounts
flexible time off
opportunities for remote work