Director of People

Read AI•Seattle, WA

1d•$140,000 - $190,000

About The Position

Read AI is building the storage of intelligence to drive the future of AI. Helping individuals and teams stay on track across meetings, email, messages, and every major productivity tool. We handle the mundane tasks like notes, scheduling, prioritization, and information sharing so people can focus on what matters. Backed by $81M from Smash Capital, Madrona, and Goodwater Capital, we’re growing fast and looking for builders who want to shape the future of AI-powered work. Read AI is hiring a Director of People to build and scale our People and HR function as scale to match our adoption in-market ( #9 Enterprise AI startup as measured by Brex ). You’ll lead talent acquisition, HR operations, performance programs, and culture development. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you’ll design the foundational People systems for a rapidly scaling AI startup.

Requirements

Minimum of 8 years of experience in HR/People leadership, with a focus on SaaS or technology solutions.
Proven track record of building and scaling HR functions in high-growth, early-stage startup environments, including implementing processes and exceeding KPIs.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and advise at all levels.
Strong business acumen and ability to align people strategy with organizational goals.
Demonstrated ability to design and implement effective HR programs and solutions.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field; advanced degree or HR certification a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a comprehensive people strategy aligned with Read AI’s mission and growth objectives.
Build and lead the People/HR function, including managing recruiting and office operations.
Lead end-to-end talent acquisition, partnering with hiring managers to attract, recruit, and retain top talent.
Develop scalable hiring, onboarding, performance, compensation, and engagement programs.
Partner with executives on workforce planning, organizational design, and manager enablement.
Oversee benefits, payroll, and multi-state compliance.
Drive culture, internal communications, and performance initiatives across the company.
Use data and analytics to inform People strategy, decision-making, and retention.
Serve as a trusted advisor and coach to managers and employees at all levels.