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Director of People and Operations
Location
Texas
Posted
147 days ago
Salary
$130K - $151K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Director of People and Operations
Civitech
• Lead and execute on quarterly and annual hiring plans in partnership with Civitech Leadership. • Help manage company-wide compensation structure including salary/title/level matrix, salary setting, and equity grants for new hires. • Own benefits administration including health insurance, PTO, 401(k), parental leave, and related programs. • Collaborate with senior leadership to define and track performance goals and strategic initiatives. • Act as day-to-day administrator for company systems, including tool usage norms and access management. • Serve as Civitech’s liaison to our external IT/security partner and manage vendor relationships.
Job Requirements
- 15+ years of experience in operations, HR, or general management roles, preferably in fast-paced or mission-driven environments.
- Proven leadership experience managing teams and cross-functional projects.
- Strong understanding of HR compliance, tools, and processes.
- Comfort with SaaS tools and vendor management (e.g., Rippling, Lever, GSuite, Slack).
- Exceptional organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
- Experience working with external IT or HR firms a plus.
Benefits
- Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Employee Stock Options
- Employer-paid Life Insurance
- Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
- Flexible Time Off & Paid Company Holidays
- Flexible Spending Account
- Parental Leave
- Flexible Schedules
- Professional Development Stipend
- Monthly Office Upkeep Stipend
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