Director of People

About the role

For our client, we are seeking a Director of People to join the team of a leader in the Media space. This role will lead core people operations with a strong emphasis on performance management, total rewards, and HR compliance. You will partner closely with executive leadership to build scalable people systems that support growth, consistency, and strong manager decision-making. The position also calls for thoughtful use of automation and tooling to improve efficiency while strengthening the employee experience. Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end performance management cycle, including design, execution, and retrospectives
• Manage total rewards, including compensation band design and benefits renewals
• Ensure compliance with HR regulations, including multi-state registrations and I-9 processes
• Prepare managers for effective performance conversations and calibration processes
• Identify and implement automation and tooling to streamline HR processes
• Lead a team of HR professionals, setting decision rights and fostering their growth
• Drive continuous improvement in performance management and compliance processes

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in HR leadership roles, particularly in performance management and total rewards
• Proven track record of owning the full performance cycle for organizations of 150+ employees
• Experience in compensation and benefits management, including defending compensation decisions to executives
• Strong understanding of HR compliance across multiple states, with a history of clearing backlogs
• Demonstrated ability to build and implement people systems that endure beyond initial implementation
• Experience scaling organizations, with insights into what breaks during growth phases
• Proven ability to mentor and empower teams to achieve exceptional results

Benefits

• Real ownership of performance and compliance from day one
• Direct access to executive leadership for decision-making
• A tech-forward environment that emphasizes efficiency and innovation
• Supportive leadership that values input and encourages team collaboration
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within a strong team

Pay

$125,000 – $150,000 annually