Director of People Operations, Horizon3

• You’re someone who brings both systems-level thinking and deep empathy, equally at home rolling out scalable AI-powered HR systems as you are designing inclusive, people-first workplace strategies
• 5+ years of People Ops, HR, or People Systems leadership in fast-growing tech companies (ideally with global experience)
• Proven track record of designing and automating HR processes in high-growth environments
• Deep experience with People Tech stacks (HRIS, payroll, engagement, and analytics platforms), and a strong orientation toward AI/automation tools
• Demonstrated success managing office buildouts and workplace operations in multiple geographies
• Exceptional program management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills

Desirable

• We’re looking for a forward-thinking Director of People Operations who can scale our people practices through automation, AI, and operational excellence
• This leader will architect and optimize every touchpoint of the employee lifecycle, ensuring a high-performance culture that scales with us
• You will also own workplace operations, beginning with our San Francisco HQ and expanding into additional domestic and global locations
• Design, implement, and scale core People Ops processes (onboarding, performance, total rewards, offboarding) using automation and AI-first tools
• Drive continuous process improvement by leveraging people analytics, dashboards, and workflow automation (with platforms like Rippling, Pave, Deel, Confluence/Jira, Glean, Zapier, etc.)
• Lead compliance and documentation for domestic and international employment laws, ensuring risk mitigation as we scale globally (in partnership with internal legal team and external counsel)
• Establish and enforce scalable HR policies, documentation, and practices that balance performance with humanity
• Partner closely with Legal, Finance, and IT to integrate and optimize cross-functional systems
• Leveraging AI and tooling across the People Organization that will positively impact the efficiency of the company as a whole
• Own and manage our growing physical footprint, including the San Francisco HQ and future offices in the U.S. and select international locations
• Manage and hire Workplace Operations team members, currently 1 in SF, and additional team members as we grow our office footprint
• Design and implement office standards for experience, safety, productivity, and cost-efficiency
• Manage vendors, security, leasing, and expansion strategy — from sourcing to move-in and ongoing operations
• Support hybrid and remote work needs with systems and tools that ensure a seamless employee experience globally
• Work with designers to bring to life tasteful, functional, and inspiring workplaces
• Be a thought partner to executive leadership on org design, scaling culture, and workforce strategy
• Build and lead a high-impact People Ops team — including HR generalists, facilities coordinators, and systems specialists
• Serve as a change agent to foster a data-driven, tech-forward People Ops culture
• Support internal communications and employee experience initiatives, including engagement surveys and AI-assisted pulse feedback