Senior Director, People Operations
Core
Operational co-pilot to the CPO, translating executive people strategy into scalable, compliant, and data-driven global operations for a high-growth SaaS company.
Role type
Senior Director, People Operations (IC)
Builds
Global HR infrastructure, total rewards execution, HRIS architecture, and employee lifecycle mechanics.
Domain
SaaS / Technology / People Operations
Required skills
Global HR operations leadership, M&A integration, HRIS architecture, payroll & compensation administration, benefits administration, multi-jurisdictional employment law compliance, workforce analytics, vendor management (EOR/PEO), project management.
Preferred skills
SPHR/SHRM-SCP/GPHR certification, M&A integration experience in high-growth SaaS/PE environments.
Technologies
Rippling, ATS, HRIS platforms, automated workflow integrations.
Responsibilities
Manage People Operations budget; lead and scale the People Operations team; oversee end-to-end payroll and global compensation administration; own the enterprise HR tech stack; ensure global compliance with employment laws and privacy mandates; manage employee lifecycle mechanics (onboarding, offboarding, performance cycles).