Director of People

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Fintech • HR Tech • Education

Summer is a company that partners with organizations, including employers, retirement providers, and financial institutions, to offer customized student loan and education assistance benefits. Their solutions aim to improve employee retention by offering savings through loan optimization, forgiveness programs, tax-free contributions, and retirement matching for student loan payments. Summer helps manage the entire process, including participant enrollment and reporting, ensuring efficient delivery of benefits. Their platform is particularly beneficial for HR teams in public sector and government entities, and aims to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) by supporting a diverse employee base.

11 - 50 employees

💳 Fintech

👥 HR Tech

📚 Education

📋 Description

• Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees on organizational design, team development, and people strategy. • Partner with leadership to develop and implement People strategies that align with company goals, support growth, and strengthen overall organizational effectiveness. • Lead all aspects of the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, retention, and workforce development. • Oversee all Talent functions, including recruiting, employer brand, and workforce planning — ensuring Summer attracts and retains top talent to meet business goals. • Build and manage scalable onboarding, performance management, and feedback frameworks — including employee review cycles and career development programs. • Design and implement learning and development initiatives that promote skill growth, leadership readiness, and career mobility. • Oversee compensation benchmarking, benefits administration, and vendor relationships to ensure equity and competitiveness. • Strengthen Summer’s culture through engagement, recognition, and initiatives that foster connection, inclusivity, belonging, and well-being. • Manage HR operations and systems (HRIS, ATS, payroll) while partnering with Finance on headcount planning and budgeting. • Lead all HR compliance and employee relations by ensuring alignment with federal, state, and local employment laws in collaboration with legal counsel and proactively mitigating risk through consistent policies and procedures.

🎯 Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive HR/People experience, including 3–5 years in a leadership role within a high-growth or scaling organization. • Proven ability to build and lead People programs across talent management, performance, compensation, and employee engagement. • Demonstrated success advising executives and managers on organizational design, workforce planning, and change management. • Experience implementing and optimizing HR systems (HRIS, ATS, payroll) and scalable processes in remote-first or distributed environments. • Strong knowledge of employment law, compliance, and HR best practices across multiple U.S. states. • Track record of developing and managing equitable compensation and total rewards programs. • Ability to analyze people data and leverage insights to inform operations and decision-making. • Excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills; able to influence across functions with empathy and clarity. • Passion for culture, equity, and employee growth — and for creating workplaces where people can do their best work. • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field preferred • SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or similar senior-level HR certification preferred.

🏖️ Benefits

• Equity grant to share in Summer’s success • 100% employee-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance • 401(k) plan with 3% match, fully vested day one • Home office setup reimbursement • Monthly lunch credits • Direct contributions toward your student loans • Up to 11 paid holidays + flexible PTO • Paid leave for family, health, or personal needs • Annual in-person events including Summer Camp and Summer Wonderland • And more!