Director, People Operations & Systems Job at Whatnot (New York, NY)

Senior Director of People - North America

We're seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking Sr. Director of People to join our tea...

Location

United States , Boston

Salary:

250000.00 - 275000.00 USD / Year

Tines

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

15 years People/HR experience including 7 in a leadership role
HR experience in a scaling, growing SaaS organisation
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence at all levels of the organization
Comprehensive expertise in People Operations, from process design to system implementation
Deep understanding of organisational development, employee engagement and change management
Demonstrated experience partnering with Finance and FP&A teams during planning cycles, including headcount forecasting, budget development, and strategic resource allocation to align People initiatives with organizational financial objectives
Strong project management skills for managing People initiatives
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to People decision-making
Ability to lead and motivate a diverse team in multiple geographies in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
Knowledge of employee benefits and compensation structures

Job Responsibility

Leading and mentoring the People team, providing guidance and support to enhance team performance
Developing and implementing People strategies that put Tines’ employees at the center of the business and then aligning these with Tines’ business objectives
Reviewing and optimising all areas of People Operations — from processes to systems — to drive efficiency, consistency, and scalability
Close partnership and collaboration with Tines’ executive leadership (CEO, GTM, Engineering, G&A ) to support and guide them in their People initiatives such as organizational design, change and performance management
Collaborating with broader management cross functionally to understand their People needs with a view to fostering an organisational culture that promotes employee engagement, diversity, and inclusion
Overseeing employee training and development programs to Tines’ employees to enhance skills and career growth opportunities
Conducting organizational employee surveys to assess employee satisfaction and gain employee feedback, identifying areas for improvement and creating meaningful initiatives
Utilising data and analytics to measure People effectiveness and inform strategic business decisions
Advising Tines’ leadership on People best practices on employment legislation
Promoting diversity and inclusion initiatives to create a culture of equality and wellbeing

What we offer

Competitive salary
Startup equity & extended exercise window
Matching retirement plans
Home office setup
Private healthcare plans
25 days annual leave
Extra company holidays
Generous parental leave programs
Flexibility in how and where you work
Phone and home Internet allowance

Fulltime

Director, Revenue Operations

Babylist Media is transforming its operating model to support long-term, scalabl...

Location

United States

Salary:

171976.00 - 206371.00 USD / Year

Babylist

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years of experience in advertising or media revenue operations, sales operations, or GTM operations, with deep expertise in architecting scalable operating systems
Significant experience within media or advertising ecosystems, including working with publishers, advertisers, or ad-tech platforms
4+ years of proven leadership experience building and managing high-performing teams
Hands-on experience building, launching, and managing ad-server programs, including implementation, optimization, and ongoing governance
Strong analytical, financial, and operational acumen, with the ability to translate complex business needs into clear, scalable processes and systems
Deep understanding of revenue funnels, forecasting, pipeline management, and sales processes
Experience leading commission planning, territory design, and quota-setting processes
Excellent communication skills, with experience presenting recommendations and insights to executive leadership
A builder mentality—comfortable operating in ambiguity, creating structure, and scaling for future growth
Bias toward action, continuous improvement, and high-quality execution

Job Responsibility

Manage and develop teams across Media Strategy and Ad Operations for both onsite and offsite channels
Oversee rate card strategy, pricing architecture, and new media product development to maximize yield and sell-through efficiency
Oversee inventory management and yield optimization across all media products, maximizing sell-through rates while protecting margin
Lead KPI tracking, forecasting, performance reviews, and GTM experiment design
Lead annual planning and quarterly forecasting across GTM functions in partnership with Finance, building accurate pipeline and revenue models that inform both short- and long-term strategic decisions
Lead Ad Operations teams through the transition from site-served campaigns to a fully integrated ad server model (Koddi) across onsite, including campaign trafficking, pacing, optimization, and reconciliation workflows and future business scenarios
Serve as system owner for Boostr and Koddi, managing architecture, permissioning, and reporting integrity
Manage Asana workflows and efficiency with cross-functional partners for campaign tracking and project management
Improve revenue funnel efficiency through optimized lead flow, territory design, and sales processes
Partner with Finance and Accounting on revenue actualization, monthly billing, and ensuring accurate revenue recognition processes

What we offer

Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement savings plan with company matching and flexible spending accounts
Generous paid parental leave and PTO
Remote work stipend to set up your office
Perks for physical, mental, and emotional health, parenting, childcare, and financial planning
Competitive salary with equity and bonus opportunities

Fulltime

Director of Operations

We are recruiting for a Director of Operations on a full time (40 hours), perman...

Location

Ireland , Dublin

Salary:

Not provided

14forty

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A highly experienced senior operations leader with a proven track record in Director-level or equivalent roles, ideally within complex, multi-site, or scaling environments
Demonstrated expertise in change management, operational integration, and embedding new systems, cultures, and organisational structures
Strong programme and project leadership capability, with significant experience leading large-scale, cross-functional transformation
Deep understanding of operational compliance, regulatory governance, audit standards, and risk management
Strong experience in LEAN, continuous improvement, or operational excellence methodologies, with demonstrable results
A strategic thinker capable of translating organisational goals into measurable operational plans
An influential and credible leader able to effectively engage, influence, and challenge senior stakeholders, including executive and Group-level leadership
Commercially and financially astute, with strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities
Exceptional leadership skills with experience managing and developing senior managers and operational teams
Technologically adept, with experience in system implementation, digital transformation, and operational reporting tools

Job Responsibility

Act as the senior operational lead for Glanmore Foods, responsible for delivering against strategic operational objectives
Report on operational performance, risk, compliance, strategic priorities, and transformation progress
Lead organisation-wide change management, embedding new systems, cultural change, and improved ways of working
Foster a culture of excellence, ensuring high standards in food quality and service
Lead, mentor, and develop management teams to achieve business goals and enhance performance
Oversee all major operational projects, including system rollouts, process re-engineering, optimisation, and infrastructure enhancements
Establish, refine, and enforce robust operational governance, compliance processes, and audit standards
Lead LEAN programmes to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and strengthen cross-functional collaboration
Build and embed operational resilience through proactive risk management, contingency planning, and business continuity frameworks
Provide strong and visible leadership to senior managers, ensuring alignment, accountability, and high performance across all operational functions

What we offer

Discounts on brands across the Island of Ireland (restaurants, high street stores, hotels, day out venues, gyms, golf courses and many more)
Flexible working to support work life balance
Free parking at the office
Career Pathways to support career progression and/or skills development
Learning & development programs available for personal and professional development & growth
Access to wellness programs to promote mental health and wellbeing of our colleagues
Employee Assistance Program to guide and support our employees
Exciting appreciation days

Fulltime

Director Operations - Gardenvision

We are a rapid growing company. We import flower bulbs, seed, edibles, plants an...

Location

Netherlands , Holland

Salary:

Not provided

Total Assessment Solutions Corp

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Have a personality
You are a curious and inquisitive person: You want to dissect the numbers/organization/systems and try to find and poke holes to find issues and improve the business
You aren’t afraid of confrontation: You are not afraid to tell colleagues about issues or mistakes and are able to set expectations and demands of others
You assume people make mistakes: You are responsible to check and find those mistakes.
You don’t overlook the details: As far as you are concerned, the details are where the success or failure of a project is determined.
Financial back ground

Job Responsibility

Manage all Gardenvisions operations, production, logistics & bulb purchasing
Be responsible for the operational budget Create and manage budgets
Implement process & structure
Continue the implementation ERP system in the warehouse and for planning purposes
Create an atmosphere with clear rules and expectations. A place where employees are held accountable
Help rebuild/create an organization that will be ready to manage 15mm in volume
Hire the right people (get the right people on the bus) make sure all positions in the organization can be done by two people (if we lose a person, we will be able to continue) At the same time create a bench, hire talent, test them and move them into the organization. Manage people’s workloads
Have the ability to undertake and finish projects yourself.
Ultimately, the “buck stops with you.” You will dig in. You are responsible for the wellbeing of our operations in Holland.

Director, Payroll Operations

Figma is growing our team of passionate creatives and builders on a mission to m...

Location

United States , San Francisco; New York

Salary:

198000.00 - 288000.00 USD / Year

Figma

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

12+ years of experience leading global payroll operations in a public company environment
Deep understanding of U.S. and international payroll laws, taxation, and compliance requirements
Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and maintain SOX-compliant controls and documentation
Strong leadership skills, with experience managing distributed teams and fostering growth through change
Ability to work cross-functionally and influence decision-making at all levels of the organization

Job Responsibility

Lead and oversee all aspects of global payroll operations, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely processing across multiple countries and employment arrangements
Develop and execute a global payroll strategy aligned with Figma’s growth, public company controls, and expansion goals
Manage, mentor, and grow a global payroll team of 5+ professionals and contractors, fostering development, stability, and accountability
Drive process automation, vendor consolidation, and system optimization to create efficiency, reduce manual work, and scale for growth
Partner cross-functionally with People Operations, HRIS, Benefits, Accounting, Equity, and Tax on payroll-related initiatives, including system integrations, entity setup, and compliance enhancements
Ensure SOX compliance, internal controls, and audit readiness for payroll-related processes
Create and maintain policies, documentation, and governance frameworks to ensure consistency and adherence to global labor, tax, and data protection requirements
Serve as a strategic partner in global expansion efforts, advising on payroll design, vendor models, and compliance strategy

What we offer

equity
health, dental & vision
retirement with company contribution
parental leave & reproductive or family planning support
mental health & wellness benefits
generous PTO
company recharge days
a learning & development stipend
a work from home stipend
cell phone reimbursement

Fulltime

Director of Operations

We’re looking for a Director of Operations to lead the operational engine of our...

Location

United States , Cincinnati

Salary:

Not provided

Curiosity

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years of agency experience in operations, project management, or production management
5+ years in a senior operational role within a full-service creative or media agency
Proven success managing a book of business — balancing people, process, and profit
Hands-on experience with agency systems (Workfront, Monday.com, Asana, or similar)
Strong financial, vendor, and compliance management acumen
Collaborative leadership style and excellent communication skills

Job Responsibility

Lead Operations for a Book of Business: Oversee workflow, resourcing, and profitability for an assigned client portfolio
Optimize Agency Processes: Build and refine standardized systems for project management, resourcing, and delivery
Manage Resourcing & Capacity: Balance workloads, forecast staffing needs, and maximize team utilization
Oversee Vendors & Compliance Management: Maintain vendor relationships, contracts, and compliance documentation
Drive Financial Accountability: Partner with Account and Finance teams to monitor scopes, budgets, and operational efficiency
Champion Continuous Improvement: Identify bottlenecks, streamline workflows, and elevate operational performance
Lead Pricing and Product evolution: A leader for new business proposals and agency product and pricing
Lead Agency Onboarding for New Hires: Lead the end-to-end onboarding process to ensure all operational processes, tools, and procedures are effectively introduced and adopted
Oversee Productions: Lead productions for smaller projects and collaborate with a team on large-scale initiatives, ensuring all workflows, timelines, and processes are properly managed

Director, People & Talent Operations

The Director, People Talent & Operations is a co-architect of the next evolution...

Location

United States

Salary:

168000.00 - 210000.00 USD / Year

Apollo.io

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years in People Ops, Talent Ops, HR Ops, or People program design
Excited about experimenting with AI tools and identifying opportunities to apply AI to improve workflows, insights, and employee experience
Experience leading teams and comfortable operating as a player-coach in a dynamic and fast paced environment
Strong workflow/process design skills
ability to map, simplify, and rebuild complex systems
Systems thinker with experience partnering with HRIS, automation, or product teams
Skilled at driving alignment across stakeholders
Clear, structured communicator with a bias for simplicity
Energized by building new models and rethinking how People work gets done

Job Responsibility

Design the next generation of People and Recruiting Operations
Distill deeply complex processes, requirements, and systems into intuitive, elegant workflows that anyone can understand and adopt
Architect the workflows, operating model, and design patterns of a new People function
Implement a design forward approach to how people and recruiting operations build solutions
Introduce modern, product-inspired approaches including emerging AI capabilities to People experience, delivery, and scale
Implement a diagnose, solution/design, build/launch and iterate operating rhythm and cadence for the team
Apply systems thinking and first-principles problem solving to identify root problems, prevent future issues, and design durable long-term solutions rather than reactive fixes
Lead the People & Recruiting Operations teams
Provide leadership, alignment, and clarity across global People Ops and Recruiting Ops workflows
Partner with our Sr. Manager, People Operations to elevate delivery, standards, and execution

What we offer

equity
company bonus or sales commissions/bonuses
401(k) plan
at least 10 paid holidays per year
flex PTO
parental leave
employee assistance program
wellbeing benefits
global travel coverage
life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance

Fulltime

New

Director of People Operations

As Director of People Operations, you will own the core operational infrastructu...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

265000.00 - 295000.00 USD / Year

OpenAI

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

12+ years of experience in People Operations or related functions, including leadership of complex, global teams
Deep experience designing and operating scalable People processes and systems in high-growth environments
Experience partnering closely with Recruiting or owning Recruiting Operations in a high-growth environment is a strong plus
Strong understanding of HR operational controls, audit readiness, and compliance-adjacent requirements, with demonstrated experience partnering closely with People Compliance and Legal
SOX experience strongly preferred
Proven ability to partner cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, IT, and Security on high-stakes initiatives
Track record of building teams, setting high standards, and developing strong operators
Excellent judgment, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities without losing sight of the bigger picture

Job Responsibility

Own and continuously improve People Operations across the full workforce lifecycle, from candidate and hiring operations through onboarding and offboarding, ensuring scalable, compliant, and people-centered processes globally
Lead and develop a high-performing operations team across people and recruiting operations, setting clear standards, driving accountability, and building strong operational judgment
Own the integrity of workforce data end-to-end, from candidate and hiring data through employee lifecycle data, proactively identifying gaps, risks, and failure points before they impact compliance, reporting, or trust
Design, document, and rigorously test critical People and hiring processes and internal controls, with a strong focus on auditability, SOX-relevant controls where applicable, and long-term scalability
Serve as a senior operational partner to Finance, Legal, IT, Security, and People leadership, translating business needs into durable infrastructure that supports both hiring velocity and responsible workforce scale
Oversee People systems and vendors that support hiring and the employee lifecycle (e.g., ATS, HRIS, onboarding, payroll, benefits administration), ensuring reliability, clean handoffs, and strong user experience
Lead operational readiness for growth events such as headcount expansion, new entities, new geographies, workforce changes, and evolving regulatory requirements, ensuring hiring and people processes stay aligned and well-controlled
Establish clear operating rhythms, metrics, and reporting to surface risks, trends, and opportunities across hiring and workforce operations early
Act as a steady, trusted leader during moments of operational stress, change, or ambiguity, balancing rigor with empathy and speed

What we offer

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
Pre-tax accounts for Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expenses (parking and transit)
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Paid parental leave (up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents), plus paid medical and caregiver leave (up to 8 weeks)
Paid time off: flexible PTO for exempt employees and up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees
13+ paid company holidays, and multiple paid coordinated company office closures throughout the year for focus and recharge, plus paid sick or safe time (1 hour per 30 hours worked, or more, as required by applicable state or local law)
Mental health and wellness support
Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
Annual learning and development stipend to fuel your professional growth
Daily meals in our offices, and meal delivery credits as eligible

Fulltime

Director, People Operations & Systems

Whatnot

Location:
United States , New York, NY ▼
San Francisco, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Seattle, WA

Category:
Human Resources

Contract Type:
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Job Posted:
February 18, 2026

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