Director, People Operations
About this opportunity
The Director of People Operations is a strategic and highly operational leader responsible for building, scaling, and optimizing the core infrastructure of the People function. This role owns the systems, data, and operational backbone that enable informed decision‑making, organizational scale, and exceptional employee experiences.
You will lead the HR technology stack, ensure secure and compliant handling of employee and company data, drive systems migrations and automation, and bring rigor to compensation planning, workforce data, and people analytics. This role is critical to ensuring the People function operates with precision, transparency, and forward‑looking insight as the company grows.
Key Responsibilities
People Systems & Technology
- Own and manage the HR technology ecosystem (HRIS, ATS, performance, engagement, compensation, benefits, and analytics tools)
- Lead system implementations, migrations, integrations, and vendor management
- Identify opportunities for automation and tooling improvements to increase efficiency and scale
- Serve as the People team subject‑matter expert on systems capabilities, data flows, and reporting
Data Security, Compliance & Integrity
- Ensure employee and company data is handled safely, securely, and in compliance with applicable regulations (e.g., SOC2, ISO, GDPR, internal controls)
- Partner closely with IT, Security, and Finance to maintain strong data governance practices
- Establish and enforce data accuracy, access controls, documentation, and audit readiness
People Analytics, Dashboards & Insights
- Build and maintain People dashboards and analytics that surface real‑time insights across hiring, headcount, turnover, performance, compensation, engagement, and DEI
- Enable leadership and department‑level dashboards to monitor trends, risks, and leading indicators
- Translate data into clear insights and signals for what’s coming—not just what has happened
Compensation Planning & Analysis
- Partner on company‑wide compensation planning, modeling, and analysis
- Own compensation data integrity, cycle execution, and reporting
- Support market benchmarking, internal equity analysis, and long‑term rewards strategy through data‑driven insights
People Team Operations & Project Management
- Own core People team project planning, timelines, dependencies, and execution
- Ensure people data, documentation, and processes remain accurate and up to date
- Create scalable operating rhythms, documentation, and operational standards across the function
Operational Excellence & Infrastructure
- Design and continuously improve the operational infrastructure of the People function
- Establish workflows, playbooks, and metrics that support efficiency, accuracy, and consistency
- Anticipate scaling needs and proactively evolve systems and processes ahead of growth
Preferred Qualifications & Experience
- 6-8+ years of experience in People Operations, HR Operations, or People Analytics roles, including leadership experience
- Deep experience owning and scaling HR technology stacks and data infrastructure
- Strong background in compensation analysis, workforce planning, and people analytics
- Prior expereince with our tech stack will be beneficial: Greenhouse, Lattice, Pave, and iSolved
- Proven ability to lead complex system implementations and cross‑functional initiatives
- High attention to detail with a strong bias toward data accuracy and operational rigor
- Experience partnering with IT, Finance, Legal, and Security teams
Location and Work Environment
- This is a hybrid role based out of our Reston, Virginia office, which serves as Seekr’s headquarters and is home to our People and Culture team
- The role follows an in-office schedule on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday (for all staff in this office), with flexibility to work remote on Wednesday and Friday
- We offer company provided lunches weekly for employees in the office
- Free on-site parking is available for all staff at our Reston location
About the Company:
Seekr is a leader in explainable and trustworthy artificial intelligence designed to power mission-critical decisions in enterprises, government, and regulated industries. SeekrFlow™, our end-to-end AI platform, provides secure, auditable AI solutions tailored to sectors where transparency, accuracy, and compliance are paramount. Available across cloud, on-premises, and edge environments, SeekrFlow reduces bias, strengthens data integrity, and simplifies model oversight so organizations can rely on trusted AI decisions in high-stakes settings that impact society’s most sensitive and vital systems. Trusted by leading enterprises and government agencies, we partner with defense, finance, telecom, and critical infrastructure leaders to enable AI solutions that drive real-world results with unmatched transparency and control.We are a team of strategic thinkers and problem-solvers tackling the toughest challenges facing critical infrastructure and global enterprises through best-in-class AI models and customer deployment.Our team operates with unwavering commitment to our core values and mission:
- We are driven by outcomes—our customers' success is what we strive for every day.
- We believe trust is earned, which is why we build explainability and transparency into the entire AI lifecycle.
- We take our responsibility to deliver secure AI seriously.
- We believe innovation drives progress—we are building the technologies that power the systems our society depends on.
Company Benefits:
- Meaningful Mission & Impact - Work with a deeply talented, collaborative team solving some of the toughest AI challenges that matter.
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Equity Ownership – RSUs that let you share directly in Seekr’s long‑term success and growth.
- Time Off That Respects Real Life – Unlimited PTO plus 14 paid company holidays to truly recharge.
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Work Your Way – A flexible hybrid work environment with offices in Reston, VA and Austin, TX, plus remote options and flexible working hours.
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Competitive Total Rewards – A role‑appropriate compensation structure that supports long‑term growth, including base salary, bonuses, or commission plans depending on role.
- 401(k) with Company Match – Build your future with a retirement plan that includes employer matching.
- Comprehensive Health & Wellness – Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage starting day one—for you and your family.
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Parental Leave – Paid parental leave to support employees as they welcome a new child through birth, adoption, or foster placement.