Director of People Operations

TopDog Law

Director of People Operations supporting HR functions at TopDog Law, a national personal injury law firm. Leading core HR operations and enhancing employee experience while scaling the business.

Posted 4/7/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $160,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Building and leading a lean, high-quality People Operations function that supports employees, managers, and leadership as the firm scales
Owning core HR operations including employee relations, manager support, compliance, HRIS administration, benefits, compensation administration, and people process execution
Partnering closely with the Chief People Officer and leaders across the business to translate culture, values, and business needs into practical people systems, policies, and employee experiences
Ensuring operational excellence across the employee lifecycle through clear processes, strong follow-through, sound judgment, and a high-touch concierge-level experience
Identifying opportunities to improve systems, processes, or outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of progressive HR / People Operations experience, including significant ownership in a fast-paced or scaling environment
Experience leading or owning core HR functions including employee relations, manager coaching, compliance, policy, performance support, and people operations
Demonstrated ability to build systems, processes, and infrastructure from scratch or in underbuilt environments
Strong judgment and comfort operating in a high-growth, high-change, and at times high-risk environment
Mindset that is pro-business and pro-people, simultaneously
Experience balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution and administrative ownership
Strong communication skills—written and verbal
Ability to think critically, prioritize effectively, and execute with speed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Real growth: As the firm grows, so do opportunities for advancement and leadership
High standards, real support: Clear expectations, coaching, and accountability
Culture that matters: Trust, respect, speed, and integrity, without sacrificing humanity
Meaningful work: Helping people through some of the hardest moments of their lives

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Hard Skills & Tools

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Soft Skills

judgmentstrategic thinkinghands-on executionadministrative ownershipcommunication skillscritical thinkingprioritizationspeed of executionpro-business mindsetpro-people mindset