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Director of People Operations

Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Thu, Sep 10, 2026
This job expires in: 29 days

Job Summary

Leading the transformation of People operations, the full-time remote Director of People Operations will manage the People systems ecosystem, ensure data integrity, oversee payroll governance, and redesign workflows through automation and AI.

Key responsibilities
  • Own the People technology ecosystem and lead HRIS modernization, ensuring scalable workflows and data integrity
  • Oversee payroll operations, establishing controls and accountability while managing the payroll team
  • Enhance employee lifecycle processes and operational infrastructure, ensuring compliance and efficiency across onboarding and offboarding
Required qualifications
  • 8-12+ years of experience in People Operations, HRIS, or payroll operations with senior ownership of complex environments
  • Proven experience leading major HRIS implementations, preferably with Rippling or ADP Workforce Now
  • Strong payroll fluency, including controls, audits, and multi-state considerations
  • Experience in redesigning workflows through automation, AI, or technology
  • Ability to partner effectively across Finance, IT, Legal, and senior leadership

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