We are seeking a strategic Director of People with high emotional intelligence and strong executive presence to join our client a high-growth firm.
This is a unique opportunity to shape and scale the people function at a purpose-driven results-oriented organization that supports innovation with an entrepreneurial mindset.
About the Role
Reporting directly to the COO the Director of People will lead the full employee lifecyclefrom hiring and onboarding to performance engagement learning compliance and benefits. This role is both strategic and operational requiring a leader who can build scalable people programs while fostering a high-performance feedback-driven culture. Youll work closely with senior leadership cross-functional teams and external partners to drive initiatives that support employee growth well-being and organizational success.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Hybrid schedule: 23 days in-office in San Francisco
WHAT YOULL DO
People Operations & Risk Management: Managing sensitive employee matters supporting internal investigations and overseeing relationships with external partners and vendors related to people operations.
Culture & Engagement: Driving initiatives that promote employee engagement collaboration and a strong sense of purpose using data and feedback to inform strategy.
Performance & Development: Leading performance management processes including feedback frameworks and 360 reviews while building and implementing programs that support leadership development and career growth.
Total Rewards & Wellbeing: Collaborating with internal stakeholders to manage benefits programs and recommend enhancements that support employee wellness and retention.
Learning & Growth: Designing and implementing learning and development strategies including manager training career pathing and succession planning.
Compliance & Policy: Ensuring HR practices and policies are compliant with applicable laws and reflect best practices including regular updates to internal documentation.
Talent Programs: Overseeing the full employee lifecycle including hiring onboarding and offboarding with a focus on creating seamless and engaging experiences.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Partnering with leadership finance and legal teams to align people initiatives with broader organizational priorities.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
8 years of experience in a People/HR leadership role
Background in Private Equity Financial Services or Professional Services required
Proven success in building and scaling people strategies in fast-paced environments
Experience with performance systems (Lattice a plus) benefits and compliance
Strong coaching communication and stakeholder management skills
High emotional intelligence and executive presence
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