Senior Director of People

Summary

Join Dispel as our Senior Director of People and lead the scaling of our People function. Reporting to a Co-CEO, you will be instrumental in shaping employee experience, building a high-performing team, and fostering a thriving remote-first culture. You will oversee various aspects of people operations, including Talent Management, Employee Relations, Compliance, and Compensation & Benefits. This role requires strong leadership, legal acumen in HR, and the ability to manage both internal processes and external partnerships. You will be responsible for developing and implementing programs that enhance employee growth, engagement, and overall well-being. Success in this role will be measured by employee satisfaction, manager effectiveness, and the overall health of Dispel's people-centric culture.

Requirements

• Have 10+ years of progressive People/HR leadership experience, with a track record of success in startups and growth-stage companies
• Have hands-on experience using AI tools to enhance People operations and decision-making
• Have experience coaching managers to define success criteria and lead their teams transparently and effectively
• Have deep expertise in Talent Management and Employee Relations, with the ability to manage complex situations with empathy and discretion
• Are comfortable with HR legal compliance and documentation, including managing handbooks, commission letters, resignations, mediations, and PIPs. (You'll have support from external legal counsel as needed.)
• Have a passion for building remote cultures, and a track record of cultivating connected, motivated teams in a distributed environment
• Are a culture carrier—energized by the opportunity to be the cheerleader and champion of a company’s mission and values
• Are comfortable managing external partnerships, including TriNet and legal counsel, and scaling People processes for a growing company

Responsibilities

• Be the central People function at Dispel, responsible for maintaining and elevating the employee experience from onboarding to exit
• Develop and implement Talent Management programs that enable employees to grow, perform, and succeed in alignment with Dispel’s mission and values
• Maintain a high standard of Employee Relations. Be the trusted advisor employees and managers turn to. Handle issues with empathy, fairness, and discretion, reinforcing a culture of trust and integrity
• Coach and develop our managers into exceptional leaders. Provide them with the tools, frameworks, and guidance to inspire their teams, manage performance effectively, and create opportunities for growth and development
• Be Dispel’s cultural cheerleader. Cultivate a culture where employees are energized by our mission and connected to one another, even in a fully remote setting. Lead initiatives that foster belonging, purpose, and pride in the work we do
• Define and champion Dispel’s Ways of Working. Ensure our communication rhythms, collaboration norms, and decision-making processes scale effectively while remaining aligned with our culture of opportunity and merit
• Build and monitor Performance Indicators to track engagement, growth, and the effectiveness of People programs
• Oversee Compensation & Benefits to ensure we remain competitive and equitable as we scale
• Manage and optimize our existing People systems, including TriNet and Workable, ensuring they support a seamless and scalable employee experience

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonus
• Stock options grant eligibility after 6 months
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off and holidays