Senior Director, People Operations & Systems

Career Launch; New York (NY); On-site; USD 165,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Launch in New York seeks a Director of People Operations to guide senior-level people functions, with authority to partner with executive leadership. You will own strategy, systems, and risk management, translating priorities into actionable plans, while building capability through hiring, coaching, and performance management.

The base salary range is $165,000 to $245,000 per year, with potential for bonus or equity depending on employer and scope.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience leading operating, legal, people, or executive functions.
• Strong judgment and written/verbal communication.
• Record of improving systems and delivering cross-boundary outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead people systems and employee operations.
• Own strategy, cadence, and measurable outcomes for the function.
• Translate executive priorities into plans with owners, timelines, and decision points.
• Build repeatable systems that improve speed, quality, accountability, and risk management.
• Coordinate high-stakes work across leaders, teams, and external partners.
• Surface risks early and provide concise recommendations supported by evidence.
• Develop team capability through hiring, coaching, documentation, and performance management.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

Discretion and judgment

Collaboration across teams

Job description

Career Launch in New York seeks a Director of People Operations to guide senior-level people functions, with authority to partner with executive leadership. You will own strategy, systems, and risk management, translating priorities into actionable plans, while building capability through hiring, coaching, and performance management.

The base salary range is $165,000 to $245,000 per year, with potential for bonus or equity depending on employer and scope.