Director, People Operations

Sanity.io

Director of People Operations at Sanity.io overseeing HR strategies and operations. Leading the People team and managing HR compliance and analytics for growth-stage company.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in People Operations strategy, HRIS management, and compliance, with a strong focus on automation and data accuracy. Proven ability to lead teams, optimize processes, and manage PEO relationships effectively across diverse geographies.

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10+ Years HR/People Operations ExperiencePEO Relationship ManagementHRIS Optimization (Workday, Rippling)Employment Law and HR Compliance KnowledgeTeam Leadership and Development

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Hard Skills

People Operations StrategyHRIS ManagementAutomation and AI IntegrationProcess OptimizationHeadcount ReportingAttrition AnalysisCompliance ManagementData Accuracy ImprovementVendor EvaluationScalable Process Development

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsHigh IntegritySound JudgmentComfort with AmbiguityBias Toward Action

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayRipplingTriNetOysterHRDeel

Industry Keywords

HR ComplianceEmployee LifecycleOnboardingOffboardingPayroll ManagementBenefits ExecutionAudit-Ready PoliciesGlobal EORsGrowth-Stage ExperienceHigh-Growth Tech Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the strategy, architecture, and evolution of People operation, technology and analytics.
Design end-to-end workflows across hiring, HRIS management, and the employee lifecycle so they’re simple, scalable, auditable, and built to last.
Own the operating model for People Ops – from onboarding and offboarding to HRIS management – and keep our processes efficient and scalable as we grow across geographies and headcount.
Manage and optimize our PEO relationships, overseeing payroll and benefits execution while holding the vendor accountable for quality and accuracy.
Drive compliance and risk management. Own our HR compliance posture. Keep policies current, ensure we're audit-ready, and know when to escalate.
Own and evolve our HR tech stack. Drive improvements that reduce manual work and improve data accuracy.
Own headcount reporting, attrition analysis, and the core metrics leadership relies on.
Build and lead a high-performing team. Manage and develop a small People Ops team.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of HR/People Operations experience, including demonstrated leadership of a team or function
Track record of embedding automation and AI into People lifecycle work – automating the transactional while amplifying human judgment, coaching, and leadership – with attention to controls, accuracy, privacy, and employee experience
A strategic operator – someone who can zoom out to set direction and zoom in to get things done
Experience managing PEO relationships (e.g., Rippling, TriNet) as well as Global EORs (e.g., OysterHR, Deel)
Deep knowledge of employment law and HR compliance across multiple states; international experience is a strong plus
Hands-on experience owning and optimizing modern HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday, Rippling, or similar), including vendor evaluation and implementation
A track record of building scalable processes and programs from scratch – growth-stage or high-growth tech experience strongly preferred
Strong communication skills; you can translate complex compliance or operational topics into plain language for any audience
High integrity and sound judgment when handling sensitive employee information
Comfort with ambiguity and a bias toward action.

Benefits

Comp & perks

A highly-skilled, inspiring, and supportive team
Positive, flexible, and trust-based work environment that encourages long-term professional and personal growth
A global, multi-culturally diverse group of colleagues and customers
Comprehensive health plans and perks
A healthy work-life balance that accommodates individual and family needs
Competitive salary and stock options program