Director of People Operations

Host Analytics Inc

. Partner with the Chief People Officer and company leaders to set people priorities and turn them into practical plans .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • Arizona • United StatesLead💰 $150,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in People Operations, including employee relations, performance management, and talent development, while effectively leading a team and advising senior leaders. Utilizes data-driven insights to enhance organizational effectiveness and drive employee engagement.

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Progressive People Leadership ExperienceEmployee Relations ExpertisePerformance Management SkillsStrong Analytical SkillsDeep Knowledge of U.S. Employment Law

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Hard Skills

Performance ManagementTalent DevelopmentCompensation ManagementWorkforce PlanningHRIS ManagementData AnalysisEmployee EngagementSuccession PlanningOrganizational EffectivenessProblem Solving

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationLeadership StyleBuilding TrustAccountabilityPartnership Development

Tools & Technologies

RipplingNotionGreenhouseGoogle SuiteAI Tools

Industry Keywords

SaaSPeople OperationsEmployee Lifecycle ProcessesComplianceInternational Team Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with the Chief People Officer and company leaders to set people priorities and turn them into practical plans
Lead, coach, and develop a small People team
Advise leaders and managers on organizational effectiveness, performance management, talent decisions, workforce planning, and team health
Own complex and sensitive employee relations matters from start to finish
Design and drive programs across performance management, talent development, succession planning, manager enablement, employee engagement, and culture
Use people data and employee feedback to identify trends, recommend action, and provide monthly reporting
Oversee compensation and benefits programs and partner with Finance and executive leadership on planning, budgets, and equitable pay practices
Ensure reliable day-to-day People operations, including HRIS management, data integrity, reporting, policies, and employee lifecycle processes
Maintain compliant people policies and processes across Planful locations
Identify process gaps, solve problems, and implement solutions
Adapt to changing business needs and take on new priorities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Progressive People or HR leadership experience within a fast growing SaaS company
Broad, hands-on expertise across employee relations, performance management, talent, engagement, compensation, and people operations
Experience succeeding as a player-coach, leading a small team while personally owning important work
Strong business judgment and confidence advising senior leaders and navigating sensitive or complex situations
Deep knowledge of HR practices and U.S. employment law
Experience supporting international teams is a plus
Ability to connect people priorities to business goals and design practical, scalable programs
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience operating effectively in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and ambiguity
Clear, thoughtful communication and a leadership style that builds trust, accountability, and partnerships
Experience with Rippling, Notion, Greenhouse, Google Suite and AI tools preferred
Ideal candidate location is Scottsdale, Arizona

Benefits

Comp & perks

2 Volunteer days per year
Birthday PTO
Quarterly company Wellness Days
3 months supply of diapers and meal deliveries for the first month of Maternity/Paternity leave
Generous parental leave
Talkspace access and mental health support
Annual company-wide gatherings
Home office setup
Monthly wifi and cell phone reimbursements for all employees, in-office or remote
Employee Resource Groups and support for creating new ERGs and communities