Director of People Operations

Tekmetric is looking for a Director of People Operations who will own the operational backbone of the People function, including total rewards, HR systems, compliance, people analytics, and Finance partnership. This is a high-ownership, high-impact role where strategy and execution live in the same seat.

Responsibilities

Own the operational backbone of the People function; total rewards, HR systems, compliance, people analytics, and Finance partnership; own and improve systems, workflows, and operating rhythms for the employee lifecycle; lead the evolution of compensation and benefits programs; own compliance across federal, state, local, and international employment requirements; leverage people data, HRIS reporting, and AI tools to surface workforce insights; partner with the VP of People & Culture and collaborate across the People team

Requirements

10+ years of progressive People/HR experience; proven experience leading an HR/People team in a high-growth SaaS company; employee relations, compliance, benefits, compensation, performance management, and HR operations; compensation benchmarking, leveling, and benefits program design; HCM/HRIS platforms, data integrity, reporting, and AI tools; multi-state workforce management; proven experience leading a team of 4-5 direct reports; proven experience operating independently and designing scalable solutions; builder's mentality; highly analytical and data-driven; strong judgment in sensitive situations, confidentiality, and decisiveness; executive presence and business acumen

Nice to have

SHRM-CP; SHRM-SCP; PHR; SPHR; Rippling; international exposure

Benefits

Flexibility of remote work; competitive base salaries; generous paid time off; paid maternity, parental bonding, and medical leave; comprehensive health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage; employee-only plans cover 100% of premiums and 50% of costs for families; free confidential counseling through BetterHelp; 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 100% employer match on contributions up to 6%; Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA); Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance; up to $60/month toward wellness; $300 home office setup bonus after one year; support for continuing education; stellar team, cool office, and fun activities