Accelerate the renewable interconnection process and optimize the smart grid with advanced analytics
Director of People
Location
United States
Posted
46 days ago
Salary
$135K - $182.3K / year
Seniority
Lead
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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