Director of People Operations

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Director of People Operations at Wealth.com focusing on HR strategy and enhancing employee experience in a tech-led estate planning platform.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute a people operations strategy aligned with business goals and company values
  • Act as a strategic and operational extension of the VP of People
  • Translate company strategy into scalable people programs and policies
  • Collaborate on prioritization as the company scales—balancing urgency, impact, and resources
  • Champion a positive, inclusive, and high-performing culture
  • Design programs that support engagement, retention, and employee well-being
  • Oversee onboarding, employee lifecycle processes, and offboarding
  • Ensure employee feedback is gathered, understood, and acted upon
  • Partner with the VP of People to design and run performance management cycles
  • Coach managers on feedback, accountability, and development conversations
  • Support leadership development initiatives and manager training
  • Ensure performance practices are consistent, fair, and growth-oriented
  • Oversee compensation philosophy, salary bands, and annual review cycles
  • Manage benefits programs to ensure competitiveness, compliance, and employee understanding
  • Partner with Finance and leadership on workforce planning and budgeting
  • Ensure fair, consistent, and transparent pay practices
  • Ensure compliance with employment laws while maintaining flexibility
  • Draft, maintain, and evolve policies that reflect how we actually work
  • Handle employee relations matters with discretion, empathy, and sound judgment
  • Partner with the VP of People on risk mitigation and sensitive matters
  • Own HR systems and day-to-day people operations
  • Surface insights and trends to the VP of People and leadership team
  • Continuously improve systems and processes to reduce friction
  • Partner cross-functionally to eliminate silos and increase efficiency

Requirements:

  • 6–10 years of experience in People Operations / HR
  • Prior experience working closely with senior People leadership (VP or equivalent)
  • Startup or high-growth experience strongly preferred
  • Strong execution skills with the ability to zoom out strategically
  • Sound judgment, emotional intelligence, and high trust-building ability
  • Comfortable navigating ambiguity and evolving priorities

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary.
  • Hybrid work arrangement if located in the Phoenix or New York area; otherwise, fully remote. We also meet together in person several times a year.
  • Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance options, with low-cost premium structures that demonstrate our commitment to offering great value to our employees.
  • 100% company-paid basic life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance.
  • 100% paid parental leave upon eligibility.
  • Company equity managed through Carta.
  • 401k with match and 100% vesting upon hire.
  • Flexible PTO in an environment where taking time off to relax or recharge is supported and encouraged.
  • Take time off for holidays—and yes, your birthday counts too. Celebrate, relax, and recharge without thinking twice.