Director of People

Ladders; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits package

Mission-driven environment

Growth opportunities

World-class team

Job summary

Our client, a leader in Information Technology, is seeking a Director of People in San Francisco to own the people strategy and shape an employee experience that supports hiring, growth, and day-to-day effectiveness across the organization.

Location: San Francisco, CA. Compensation: $250,000 – $400,000 annually. You will partner with leadership to build scalable HR practices and a strong compensation and equity foundation for a rapidly growing tech business.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years in People Operations or related field.
• Strong understanding of compensation, equity, and benefits management.
• Experience building scalable HR systems and processes.
• Excellent judgment and problem-solving in high-stakes situations.
• Experience leading full employee lifecycle (onboarding to offboarding).

Responsibilities

• Own and execute the People strategy, focusing on hiring and employee experience.
• Develop and manage a competitive compensation and equity philosophy.
• Oversee the full employee lifecycle to ensure a smooth experience.
• Build scalable people systems to support rapid growth and operational excellence.
• Lead benefits administration and vendor management for employee support.
• Serve as a trusted People partner, addressing employee concerns swiftly and discreetly.
• Facilitate employee relations and navigate sensitive personnel issues with empathy.

Skills

People Operations

Compensation & Benefits

HR systems

Judgment & problem-solving

Employee lifecycle

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Director of People to join the team of a leader in the Information Technology space. This leader will own the people strategy and shape an employee experience that supports hiring, growth, and day-to-day effectiveness across the organization. The role will partner closely with leadership to build scalable HR practices, strengthen compensation and equity philosophy, and create a strong foundation for a rapidly growing technology business. The ideal candidate will bring sound judgment, operational rigor, and a thoughtful approach to employee relations in high-stakes situations.

Location: San Francisco, CA

Compensation: $250,000 – $400,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Own and execute the People strategy, with a focus on hiring and employee experience
• Develop and manage a competitive compensation and equity philosophy
• Oversee the full employee lifecycle to ensure a smooth experience
• Build scalable people systems to support rapid growth and operational excellence
• Lead benefits administration and vendor management for employee support
• Serve as a trusted People partner, addressing employee concerns swiftly and discreetly
• Facilitate employee relations and navigate sensitive personnel issues with empathy

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in People Operations or a related field
• Strong understanding of compensation, equity philosophy, and benefits management
• Demonstrated ability to build scalable HR systems and processes
• Excellent judgment and problem-solving skills, particularly in high-stakes situations
• Experience leading full employee lifecycle management from onboarding to offboarding

Benefits

• Equity in the company
• Access to competitive benefits packages
• Opportunity to work in a mission-driven environment
• Potential for professional growth and development
• Join a world‑class team focused on groundbreaking technology

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.