Director, People Partner

Ditto

Director of People Partner at Ditto, a data solutions startup. Shaping HR strategy and culture in a rapidly growing company.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeRemote • California, Texas, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $191,000 - $239,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in manager development, performance management, and compensation frameworks while fostering a strong organizational culture. Capable of designing and leading HR initiatives that enhance employee experience and support business growth.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Manager Development Program OwnershipPerformance Management ExpertiseCompensation Framework DesignExcellent Communication SkillsHR Program Leadership

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Hard Skills

Performance ManagementCompensation AdministrationBenefits AdministrationEmployee Experience DesignManager Coaching

Soft Skills

Trust BuildingProactive AttitudeCuriosity About AI

Tools & Technologies

RipplingLatticePaveCarta

Industry Keywords

HR Business PartnerHypergrowth StartupEngagement SurveysOnboarding Improvements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Be the partner managers actually want to call. You'll work closely with managers across the company — helping them navigate tough conversations, think through team structure, consider compensation, and show up as better leaders.
Build and run our manager development program. You'll own our approach to developing managers — from new manager onboarding to ongoing coaching and training.
Lead performance management and compensation. You'll own our performance review process end-to-end — designing it, running it, and improving it every cycle.
Develop our culture intentionally. You'll help us define what we stand for, identify gaps between values and reality, and build programs that close those gaps.
Run HR programs that scale. As we grow, you'll design and lead HR initiatives — things like engagement surveys, onboarding improvements, compensation frameworks, and more.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
Strong knowledge of compensation, benefits administration, performance management, and employment practices.
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 as a senior level HR Business partner at a hypergrowth startup (Great-to-Haves).
Familiarity with Rippling, Lattice, Pave, Carta (Great-to-Haves).
Experience working with employees who support both commercial and public sector customers (Great-to-Haves).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible time off