Director, People & Culture
Core
Lead the People function through a strategic shift from SaaS to AI-native, focusing on culture, engagement, and communication for a ~50-person hybrid team.
Role type
Director, People & Culture (first-time function lead)
Builds
People strategy, culture, engagement programs, and organizational alignment
Domain
Technology (AI-native transition) + Human Resources
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Performance management, culture & engagement, internal communications, leadership development, skills framework design, people operations, compensation administration, hiring strategy, AI tool adoption
Preferred skills
Managing direct reports, leadership program design, CHRP/CHRL designation
Technologies
AI tools for recruitment and internal processes
Responsibilities
Lead culture and engagement across a hybrid team; Own the performance management process; Drive internal communications with CEO/COO; Act as advisor to department leads on people matters; Own the skills and career framework; Lead People Operations (HRIS, onboarding, compliance); Administer compensation cycles; Partner on headcount planning and hiring standards; Support AI adoption within the People function
Seniority
Director, first-time function lead
