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Director, People

New York, NYFull-time$180k–$215k2026-10-21 → 2026-10-22
Hybrid

Core

Build and manage all aspects of the HR function (performance, comp, benefits, ER, culture) for a scaling AI-native fintech team.

Role type

Director of People (HR Leader)

Builds

People strategy, org design, leadership development, total rewards, and HR operations for a high-growth tech company.

Domain

Fintech / High-growth Technology

Required skills

Strategic HR planning, Org design, Leadership development, Employee relations, Compensation strategy, Performance management, HRIS/AI analytics, Equity program design, Global mobility/immigration

Preferred skills

Fintech experience, Series B-C scaling experience, Rippling expertise, Equity refresh design

Technologies

HRIS/AI tools, Rippling

Responsibilities

Design and lead all facets of the People function; Partner with leadership on org design and role clarity; Coach managers and build leadership development; Serve as trusted partner on employee relations; Refine performance management cycle and build leveling frameworks; Design total rewards strategy; Own compensation philosophy and merit cycles; Lead benefits and leave policy design; Build dashboards and run HR analytics; Oversee onboarding, global mobility, and HRIS optimization; Reinforce company values and culture.

Seniority

Director, hands-on IC with strategic scope