Director of People Operations

We are looking for a Director of People Operations to champion our tradition of thoughtful hiring, long tenures, internal promotions, and deep investment in our teams. The ideal candidate will have long tenures in their recent professional history, steady, trustworthy, and quietly ambitious, with experience in leadership, recruiting, and people operations.

Requirements

• Long tenures – Shaping culture takes time, and we’re especially impressed by candidates who have demonstrated sustained commitment, ideally through four or more years in recent roles, along with a clear trajectory of growth or impact.
• Previous recruiting experience – Prior recruiting experience is a significant advantage.
• Professionalism & discretion – You bring calm judgment and integrity to sensitive situations and never traffic in gossip or speculation.
• Organizational skills – You are organized, reliable, and attentive to detail.
• Technical fluency – You’re comfortable working across modern HR and collaboration tools, including Google Workspace, Rippling, JazzHR, and, as needed, Canva or Figma.
• Team & interpersonal skills – You’re perceptive, empathetic, and skilled at reading group dynamics.

Benefits

• Paid time off for vacation and sick time
• Industry-leading subsidy on medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 30% discount on all Dandelion products
• $150 annual Dandelion Chocolate gift card
• Chocolate and pastry tasting opportunities
• Free beverages and snacks
• FSA benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Professional development training
• Safety shoe reimbursement for qualifying positions
• CPR training
• Safety training
• Trips to origin
• Opportunities to travel to our Japan locations
• Paid time to work on manager-approved internal committees