Director of People & Operations

About the role

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

We’re hiring a Director of People & Operations to build and lead the systems that power how we work.

This role sits at the center of the organization – owning Operations (planning, execution, internal systems) and People (HR, recruiting, culture).

You will partner closely with the Founder & CEO and leadership team to build and scale a high-performing operating model – driving clarity, efficiency, and rigor through best-in-class systems and processes and the thoughtful application of AI to rethink how we work.

This is a full-time, in-office role based in NYC.

HOW YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE

• Strategic Planning & Prioritization
• Operations & Execution
• CEO & Leadership Partnership
• Board & External Engagement
• People & Talent
• Culture & Employee Experience

AUDIT ABOUT YOU

• OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:

- 8–12+ years of experience in Operations, Strategy, People or hybrid roles in high-growth or startup environments

- Strong operator who can independently drive both strategy and execution in a fast-moving environment

- Deep understanding of organizational design, performance management, and talent development

- Proven track record building HR and recruiting functions from the ground up

- Highly structured thinker with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through

- Strong communicator who can influence senior stakeholders and build trust quickly

- Comfortable operating in ambiguity and making decisions with incomplete information

- Experience working closely with a Founder, CEO, or executive leadership team is a plus

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive compensation
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid holidays and generous PTO
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Spring Health mental healthcare
• Commuter benefits
• Perks at Work
• Experience joining a dynamic start-up environment that is re-writing the playbook for social change in the mental health tech space
• Benefits of joining a close-knit, highly-motivated team with mentorship opportunities from founding leaders, Advisors, and Board members
• Learning & Development opportunities, including free MasterClass subscriptions
• Opportunity to attend inspiring experiences and events with thought leaders, business executives, and iconic speakers across a range of industries

EEO GUIDELINES

Project Healthy Minds is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. Project Healthy Minds will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws, and will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable "Fair Chance" laws.

COVID GUIDELINES

The health and safety of our Project Healthy Minds community is the highest priority. As such, Project Healthy Minds is requiring all newly hired staff members to be fully vaccinated and boosted with an FDA authorized and/or approved COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment. Requests for reasonable accommodations for medical, religious, or other reasons will be considered in accordance with applicable law.