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GridUnity

Accelerate the renewable interconnection process and optimize the smart grid with advanced analytics

Director of People

People OperationsPeople OperationsFull TimeRemoteLeadTeam 51-200Since 2010H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

46 days ago

Salary

$135K - $182.3K / year

Seniority

Lead

Bachelor DegreeEnglish

Job Description

Director of People

GridUnity

• Partner with the CFO and the Operations Team to set HR priorities, translate strategy into action, and measure progress • Audit and refine HR processes, documentation, and workflows to create a cohesive operating model • Provide guidance, structure, and support to the HR Manager while strengthening team capacity • Champion our values throughout all people programs and communication • Support assessment and selection of future HRIS or relevant HR software • Lead full-cycle recruiting alongside the HR Manager in the US • Improve and edit our recruiting playbook for scalability • Refine or redesign the performance management cycle • Audit currently fragmented L&D practices • Strengthen and standardize the entire employee lifecycle

Job Requirements

  • Have hands-on HR leadership experience in a scaling SaaS or tech environment (50–250 employees)
  • Bring grit, resilience, and a curious problem-solver mindset — seeing ambiguity as a puzzle, not a problem
  • Balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
  • Lead with humility, sound judgment, and a bias toward action
  • Enjoy building order from emerging systems
  • Are energized by partnering closely with leaders and helping people grow
  • Understand remote culture and how to unify distributed teams

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation packages that recognize your expertise and contributions
  • Remote-first culture that provides flexibility and balance
  • Professional development opportunities, including training, mentorship, and career pathing
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one
  • Short- and long-term disability and basic life insurance at no cost to you
  • 401(k) plan with a 4% match to help secure your future
  • Flexible PTO and a supportive work culture that values balance
  • Mission-driven work with the opportunity to make a significant impact in the energy sector

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