Director, People Operations

Everyone is welcome at Handshake. We know diverse teams build better products and we are committed to creating an inclusive culture built on a foundation of respect for all individuals. We strongly encourage candidates from non-traditional backgrounds, historically marginalized or underrepresented groups to apply.

Your Impact:

Handshake is hiring a Director of People Operations reporting to the VP, People. In this role you will set the strategy and define the operating model for People Operations at Handshake. You will be directly responsible for managing our core People Operations and Systems, while also partnering closely with our People Programs and HRBP leaders on special projects and initiatives. You will be a significant member of the People Leadership team, working directly with the VP of People to set strategy and goals to support our Handshakers and the business.

The right person for this role will be focused on inspiring excellence both in terms of quality and in speed within their team, creating strong cross-functional partnerships across the business, and developing innovative and impactful solutions to support the organization. You will have opportunities to drive the long-term vision of the People function and our priorities, and work closely with executive leadership to ensure our mission and values are represented in the ways we do our work!

Your Role:

1. Lead various aspects of People Operations (Analytics and Reporting, People Systems, HR Compliance, Immigration, and LOA), finding ways to scale our operating models and perform our work more effectively.
2. Define the strategy for our People Operations functions over time, looking for ways to innovate and drive positive impact in line with our culture and values.
3. Mentor, engage, and grow a team of managers and senior ICs across key functions.
4. Champion and evangelize a culture and mentality of operational excellence.
5. Partner as an internal consultant to People Programs, HRBPs, Finance, and Talent on cross-functional initiatives and projects.

Your Experience:

1. 10+ years of relevant, progressive HR experience with 4+ years of strategic leadership experience.
2. Strong HR fundamentals, understanding the functional side of the people space, such as compliance and employment law requirements.
3. Comfort with setting strategy and building tactical plans for execution.
4. Experience in building and managing small high-performing teams.
5. Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make recommendations by using data and judgment that is consistent with company culture and goals.
6. Expert communicator, both verbally and in writing, across multiple varied audiences to influence and inspire.
7. Workday experience.

Compensation Range:

• $200,000-$270,000 per year.

For cash compensation, we set standard ranges for all U.S.-based roles based on function, level, and geographic location, benchmarked against similar stage growth companies. In order to be compliant with local legislation, as well as to provide greater transparency to candidates, we share salary ranges on all job postings regardless of desired hiring location. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including geographic location as well as candidate experience and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed above.

About Us:

Handshake is the #1 place to launch a career with no connections, experience, or luck required. The platform connects up-and-coming talent with 750,000+ employers - from Fortune 500 companies like Google, Nike, and Target to thousands of public school districts, healthcare systems, and nonprofits. In 2022 we announced our $200M Series F funding round. This Series F fundraise and valuation of $3.5B will fuel Handshake’s next phase of growth and propel our mission to help more people start, restart, and jumpstart their careers.

When it comes to our workforce strategy, we’ve thought deeply about how work-life should look here at Handshake. With our Hub-Based Remote Working strategy, employees can enjoy the flexibility of remote work, whilst ensuring collaboration and team experiences in a shared space remains possible. Handshake is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, New York, London, and Berlin and teammates working globally.

What We Offer:

Benefits below apply to employees in full-time positions.

At Handshake, we'll give you the tools to feel healthy, happy, and secure.

• Equity and ownership in a fast-growing company.
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave for birth-giving parents & 10 weeks of paid parental leave for non-birth-giving parents.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision policies including LGBTQ+ Coverage. We also provide resources for Mental Health Assistance, Employee Assistance Programs, and counseling support.
• Handshake offers $500/£360 home office stipend for you to spend during your first 3 months to create a productive and comfortable workspace at home.
• Generous learning & development opportunities and an annual $2,000/£1,500 stipend for you to grow your skills and career.

(US Handshakers)

• 401k Match: Handshake offers a dollar-for-dollar match on 1% of deferred salary, up to a maximum of $1,200 per year.
• All full-time US-based Handshakers are eligible for our flexible time off policy to get out and see the world. In addition, we offer 8 standardized holidays, and 2 additional days of flexible holiday time off. Lastly, we have a Winter #ShakeBreak, a one-week period of Collective Time Off.

(UK Handshakers)

• Pension Scheme: Handshake will provide you with a workplace pension, where you will make contributions based on 5% of your salary. Handshake will pay the equivalent of 3% towards your pension plan, subject to qualifying earnings limits.
• Up to 25 days of vacation to encourage people to reset, recharge, and refresh, in addition to 8 bank holidays throughout the year.

For roles based in Berlin and Romania: Please ask your recruiter about region-specific benefits.

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