Director of Global People Operations - Remote

About the Role

We are looking for a Director of Global People Operations to join our team in a remote capacity. This role is pivotal in leading and scaling our people operations across the United States and Europe, ensuring a seamless experience for our globally distributed workforce. As a Director of Global People Operations, you will blend strategic oversight with hands-on execution, partnering closely with executive leadership to drive our people strategy.

What You'll Do

• Lead global People Operations across the US and European teams, ensuring alignment with company goals.
• Ensure compliance with US federal/state labor laws and European employment regulations.
• Oversee onboarding, offboarding, benefits, payroll coordination, HRIS, and people processes.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on people strategy and employee relations.
• Partner with managers on performance management, engagement, and talent development.
• Own HR policies, documentation, and people data reporting.
• Manage relationships with PEOs, vendors, and local employment partners.

Requirements

• 8+ years of proven experience in People Operations or HR leadership roles.
• Hands-on experience with European labor frameworks.
• Strong working knowledge of US labor law.
• Experience supporting distributed, multicultural teams.
• Proven ability to operate at both strategic and execution levels.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience in growth-stage or mission-driven organizations.
• Experience scaling global teams.
• Familiarity with HRIS platforms (e.g., BambooHR) and PEOs.

What We Offer

• Competitive monthly compensation aligned with senior scope.
• Flexible working environment with required US time zone overlap.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Work in a dynamic and inclusive environment.
• Be part of a mission-driven organization focused on people and culture.