Director of HR

Dropzone AI

1d•$210,000 - $240,000•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Director of People is a trusted advisor who will build and scale the People function during a critical phase of growth. This role is responsible for aligning People initiatives with organizational goals, exceptional company culture, and high employee engagement. This role is a key strategic partner in shaping how we hire, develop, and retain top talent as we grow. You will be responsible for creating the systems, programs, and leadership capabilities needed to support a high-performing, fully remote organization. You will thrive in this role if you enjoy operating at both the strategic and tactical levels—rolling up your sleeves to build while also influencing how the company grows.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in People/HR leadership roles, including experience in high-growth environments
Experience in startup and high-growth technology companies (cybersecurity experience a plus)
Proven experience developing high performing teams, across a business and within own team
Proven ability to influence and drive decisions at the senior leadership levels.
Strong judgment, high ownership, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and the ability to translate vision into action
Exceptional relationship builder, communicator, strategic people partner, and coach
Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

cybersecurity experience a plus

Responsibilities

Partner with leadership to scale quality hiring while maintaining a high talent bar
Manage and develop the internal Talent team to continue to build a strong, efficient hiring engine. Deliver a consistent, high-quality candidate experience that reflects Dropzone’s brand and core values.
Develop a best in class onboarding program to accelerate time-to-impact and early employee engagement
Coach and develop managers across the company on leadership best practices to optimize effectiveness, accountability, and team performance
Build scalable leadership development programs to support both current leaders, and identify and develop high potential talent for future internal promotions
Partner with the CEO and leadership team on organizational design and succession planning
Strengthen and scale a culture that is fast-paced, has high ownership, and is highly collaborative
Maintain high levels of employee engagement as the company grows
Build feedback loops and programs that reinforce alignment, performance, and team health in a fully remote environment
Build and evolve performance management programs that drive clarity, accountability, and growth
Support managers in goal setting, feedback, and performance conversations
Use performance and feedback data to inform development plans and organizational decisions.
Own and manage compensation and benefits programs, ensuring employee well-being, market competitiveness and compliance
Develop and deliver regular reporting on key metrics, including headcount, turnover, hiring, and KPIs that align performance with business outcomes
Manage the company’s HCM (Rippling), leaves, and employee relations
Ensure compliance with employment laws and best practices