Director of HR

Dropzone AI

. Build and scale the People function during a critical phase of company growth .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $210,000 - $240,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in People/HR leadership with a focus on building high-performing teams, developing scalable leadership programs, and aligning people initiatives with organizational goals. Proven ability to manage talent acquisition, employee engagement, and performance management in high-growth environments.

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People/HR LeadershipTalent AcquisitionPerformance ManagementEmployee EngagementStrategic People Partnering

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Hard Skills

Talent DevelopmentOnboarding Program DevelopmentPerformance Management ProgramsCompensation and Benefits ManagementData-Driven Decision Making

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCoaching AbilitiesStrategic ThinkingCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

HCM (Rippling)

Industry Keywords

High-Growth EnvironmentsStartup ExperienceCybersecurity ExperienceEmployee RelationsCompliance with Employment Laws

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and scale the People function during a critical phase of company growth
Align People initiatives with organizational goals, company culture, and employee engagement
Partner with leadership to scale quality hiring while maintaining a high talent bar
Manage and develop the internal Talent team and build an efficient hiring engine
Deliver a consistent, high-quality candidate experience
Develop a best-in-class onboarding program
Coach and develop managers on leadership best practices
Build scalable leadership development programs and identify high-potential talent
Partner with the CEO and leadership team on organizational design and succession planning
Strengthen and scale a fast-paced, high-ownership, collaborative culture
Maintain employee engagement and build feedback programs for a fully remote environment
Build and evolve performance management programs
Support managers with goal setting, feedback, and performance conversations
Use performance and feedback data to inform development plans and organizational decisions
Own compensation and benefits programs
Deliver reporting on headcount, turnover, hiring, and performance KPIs
Manage the company’s HCM (Rippling), leaves, and employee relations
Ensure compliance with employment laws and best practices
Travel semi-frequently to professional office settings and other local and national events, including some overnight travel

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in People/HR leadership roles, including experience in high-growth environments
Experience in startup and high-growth technology companies (cybersecurity experience a plus)
Proven experience developing high-performing teams, across a business and within own team
Proven ability to influence and drive decisions at senior leadership levels
Strong judgment, high ownership, and ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
Strategic thinking, strong business acumen, and ability to translate vision into action
Exceptional relationship-building, communication, strategic people partnering, and coaching abilities
Highly organized, with ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Significant above-market new-hire equity grants
Company-paid health insurance
401(k) plan with employer match
Self-managed PTO
Parental leave
Company-provided equipment
Fully remote work arrangement