Director of PeopleOps

Tabs • New York, NY

20d • Onsite

About The Position

Tabs is hiring its first Director of PeopleOps! We are looking for a hands-on, foundational leader who will build and scale the People function as the company grows from ~130 to 200 employees and beyond. This role owns all aspects of People Operations, Employee Experience, Compliance, and Development, creating the systems, processes, and culture that support Tabs’ next stage of growth. You’ll balance strategic leadership with tactical execution; from onboarding and managing benefits to coaching managers and building scalable programs. The team size is expected to remain at one through this round of funding.
You’ll report to the Head of Operations and Finance and partner closely with the VP of Talent and executive team to ensure People strategy drives company performance.
This is an ideal role for a strategic builder who thrives in fast-paced environments and wants to shape the employee experience from the ground up.

Requirements

• 6–12+ years in People Operations, ideally across multiple scaling stages (50–250 employees).
• Prior experience as a Head of, Director, or Senior Manager of People in a high-growth SaaS or startup.
• Proven success managing an HRIS (preferably Rippling).
• Strong understanding of employment law, compliance, and people analytics.
• Experience designing L&D or manager enablement programs from scratch.
• Track record of partnering with executives to align people and business strategy.
• Based in New York City and available to work in-office five days per week.

Responsibilities

• Build and scale People systems and processes (especially Rippling).
• Manage payroll, benefits, onboarding/offboarding, and compliance.
• Develop policies, documentation, and programs that reduce risk and drive clarity.
• Lead employee engagement, recognition, and culture initiatives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to managers on performance, feedback, and employee relations.
• Create frameworks for reviews, promotions, and compensation adjustments.
• Design and deliver learning programs and career frameworks.
• Support annual compensation reviews, headcount planning, and people analytics.
• Ensure clear internal communication and alignment across teams.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and equity
• Unlimited PTO
• Up to 100% employer covered monthly healthcare premium (medical, dental, vision)
• Lunch provided via Sharebite, plus dinner for any later office days.
• Parental leave up to 12 weeks
• Tax free commuter and parking benefits
• Voluntary insurances (Life, Hospital, Critical Illness, Accident)
• Employee Assistance Program (Rightway)
• 401k

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed