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Director of People Ops

Director of People Ops

CompanyMudflap
LocationPalo Alto, CA, USA
Salary$150000 – $200000
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelSenior, Expert or higher

Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience in People Operations/Human Resources, including time at a high-growth startup
  • Proven experience as a strategic business partner to leaders, especially in coaching managers, shaping team development, and influencing org decisions
  • Strong expertise in benefits, compensation, compliance, and People systems (we use ADP WFN, HiBob, Greenhouse, Sequoia, and more)
  • A track record of using data and sound judgment to prioritize, make decisions, and drive results at both strategic and tactical levels
  • Excellent communication skills—written, verbal, and visual—including experience presenting to senior leadership
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to see initiatives through from idea to execution
  • Tech-savvy and quick to learn new tools, systems, and processes, with the ability to work independently and bring in others when needed

Responsibilities

  • Partner closely with our Executive team and people managers to build a performance-driven culture—acting as a coach and thought partner on everything from feedback and team development to org planning and accountability
  • Manage and evolve our total rewards program, including compensation and benefits, to help us attract, retain, and motivate top talent
  • Build and run People programs across the employee journey, like onboarding, performance, and development, in partnership with leadership and grounded in Mudflap’s mission and values
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams like Talent, Finance, and Legal to stay aligned on hiring, compensation, and systems; help shape scalable, effective People practices
  • Support managers through employee relations issues with empathy and clarity, offering practical, solutions-oriented guidance
  • Oversee core People operations—including benefits, HRIS, and People data—stepping in when needed to keep things running smoothly and compliantly
  • Ensure we comply with all employment laws and internal policies, identifying gaps or inefficiencies and leading thoughtful improvements as we grow
  • Support employees to resolve questions/challenges and provide an excellent experience to the Mudflap team

Preferred Qualifications

  • Customer-obsessed mindset
  • Creative problem solver
  • Growth mindset
  • Attention to detail