Director of HR Operations

What You'll Do HR Operations & Systems Ownership Fully own and administer the People tech stack (e.g., HRIS such as Rippling), ensuring workflows, automations, integrations, data integrity, and reporting are reliable and scalable. Design processes that feel intuitive, reduce friction, and give every employee confidence that things “just work.” Manage the full employee lifecycle: onboarding, internal transitions, performance changes, promotions, and offboarding. Maintain confidential employee records and ensure data accuracy and compliance for reporting and audits. Supervise and mentor any HR or People Ops staff — providing leadership, coaching, and development for the HR team. Your work will help reinforce a culture of clarity, organization, and operational excellence across the entire company. Compliance, Policies & Risk Management Ensure organizational compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local labor laws, regulations, and employment standards — particularly critical as the company grows and operates across states. Own the employee handbook, develop and maintain HR policies and procedures. Update policies as laws change or the company's needs evolve. Oversee regulatory filings, audits, and HR-related reporting

requirements. Total Rewards Operations Manage

benefits administration,

compensation workflows, payroll coordination, and rewards programs. Ensure accuracy, consistency, and confidentiality to build trust across the organization. Use market data and internal analytics to design competitive

compensation and

benefits plans. Employee Experience & Support Serve as a trusted, empathetic point of contact for employees — mediating disputes, supporting performance management, advising on disciplinary actions, and fostering an environment of fairness and openness. Build self-service resources, documentation, and tools so employees feel empowered and supported. Strategic People Operations & Scaling Collaborate with Finance on headcount planning, budgets,

compensation, and growth forecasting. Work with leadership to align People strategy with business goals, growth trajectories, and scaling plans. Spot bottlenecks early, propose solutions, and introduce automations that let us scale fast while staying aligned to our core values. Your work will directly influence how we grow, how we collaborate, and how we maintain a high-performance culture during hypergrowth. Reporting, Data & Analytics Maintain accurate HR reporting (headcount, turnover,

compensation,

benefits, compliance metrics, demographics, trends). Leverage data analytics to inform strategy, detect potential issues (e.g., turnover risk, engagement gaps), and drive continuous improvement in People operations. What You Bring Must-Have: 7+ years in People/HR Operations with at least 2+ years in leadership roles, with meaningful experience in fast-paced, high-growth startups Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (advanced degree preferred). Experience in regulated industries (healthcare, AI, biotech, fintech) Deep functional knowledge across HR sub-functions: HR operations, total rewards, performance & talent management, compliance, HRIS, employee relations. Strong expertise with HRIS/People systems, especially Rippling — ability to design workflows, manage integrations, handle automations, and maintain data integrity. A deeply hands-on approach—you love rolling up your sleeves and building clean, reliable processes Strong foundation in multi-state employment (including hourly workforce), labor laws, and regulatory compliance Demonstrated ability to build scalable People Ops infrastructure in environments that change weekly High EQ and impeccable judgment—trusted with sensitive information and complex situations Analytical mindset with strength in data, reporting, accuracy, and quality A calm, steady presence under pressure and change Onsite availability in Palo Alto, 5 days/week A passion for creating a positive culture through operational excellence Nice-to-Have: Experience partnering closely with Finance on headcount,

compensation, and planning Experience with global expansion or international HR operations Background in companies scaling from early-stage (Series C and beyond) through hypergrowth Join us and help build the future of safe, life-changing AI in healthcare. There’s never been a more exciting moment to make an impact. Please be aware of recruitment scams impersonating Hippocratic AI. All recruiting communication will come from @ hippocraticai.com email addresses. We will never request payment or sensitive personal information during the hiring process.

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