Director, People Operations and Total Rewards

Role Overview

The Director of People Operations and Total Rewards will strengthen the company’s foundation, simplify how work gets done, and build programs that help attract, retain, and support exceptional talent. This is a hybrid role, with 3 days onsite in the Santa Clara office.

What You Will Do

The Director will own People Operations, compensation, and benefits, partnering closely with Finance, IT, and the People Business Partner. They will set and execute the People Operations roadmap, improve HR technology stack, and establish service standards.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate is a builder who enjoys turning complexity into something practical and easy to use. They should have financial discipline and employee empathy, and be able to set a direction, make recommendations, and deliver results.

Requirements

• 7+ years of progressive experience across People Operations, total rewards, or related HR disciplines
• Direct ownership of compensation programs, including benchmarking, salary structures, compensation cycles, and advising leaders on decisions
• Experience owning benefits renewals, broker relationships, program costs, and enrollment
• Strong HR systems and payroll process knowledge, including integrations, reporting, data quality, and controls
• Practical experience managing employment compliance and sensitive operational issues
• Financial and analytical confidence, including building cost models, evaluating market data, and making clear recommendations
• Evidence of delivering measurable process improvements through technology, automation, or simpler ways of working
• Strong communication, prioritization, and cross-functional leadership skills, with the willingness to stay hands-on

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health insurance
• 401k or retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Leave programs
• Employee wellbeing programs