People Operations Director - Strategy & Growth

Frontdoor Defense; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Air is seeking a People Operations Director to lead HR strategies and scale the workforce while preserving our culture. Based in Arlington, VA, you will partner with the executive team to support employees, drive engagement, and align people initiatives with business goals.

This role requires a data-driven, autonomous leader with strong organizational skills, comfortable in a fast-growing tech environment and willing to travel up to 10% to the Pittsburgh office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Organizational Development, Business or related field
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience as strategic partner to senior leadership
• Data-driven and detail-oriented with strong communication skills
• Experience in software/SaaS or high-growth tech environments

Responsibilities

• Provide HR support and expertise across the business, including org development, employee relations, performance management, succession and development planning
• Support executive leadership in driving organizational effectiveness and building teams
• Oversee compensation, payroll and benefits administration with Finance collaboration
• Manage employment-related filings and ensure standards compliance; pursue improvements
• Maintain and update the employee handbook; implement HR best practices
• Drive organizational alignment of people, processes and structure to maximize business impact
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to identify needs and support strategic hiring
• Represent employee perspective and promote a top workplace culture

Skills

HR strategy

Data-driven

Communication skills

Autonomy

Tech environment

Employment law

Citizenship

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

BambooHR

Greenhouse

Employee Navigator

Job description

Air is seeking a People Operations Director to lead HR strategies and scale the workforce while preserving our culture. Based in Arlington, VA, you will partner with the executive team to support employees, drive engagement, and align people initiatives with business goals.

This role requires a data-driven, autonomous leader with strong organizational skills, comfortable in a fast-growing tech environment and willing to travel up to 10% to the Pittsburgh office.