Head of People Operations

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Runpod

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 2022

🤖 Artificial Intelligence

☁️ SaaS

🤝 B2B

💰 $20M Seed on 2024-06

Artificial Intelligence • SaaS • B2B

Runpod is a cloud platform that provides on-demand GPU compute and managed infrastructure tailored for AI development and deployment. It offers GPU "Pods" across 31 global regions, serverless GPU endpoints for low-latency inference, multi-node GPU clusters for distributed training, and a hub for deploying open-source models and templates. Runpod emphasizes fast startup (sub-200ms cold starts), autoscaling from zero to thousands of workers, support for 30+ GPU SKUs, and tooling for the full AI lifecycle from experiment to production, targeting developers and enterprise AI teams.

📋 Description

• Serve as a strategic partner to the COO and executive team on people strategy and organizational design • Support executives in scaling teams, refining organizational structures, and strengthening leadership capabilities • Lead change management to ensure smooth transitions and transformation during growth • Align HR initiatives directly with business objectives, ensuring people strategy drives business results • Design company-wide people programs and frameworks (performance management, compensation, career development) • Own and optimize people operations systems, processes, and technology stack (HRIS, benefits platforms, compliance tools) • Collaborate with the Director of Talent Acquisition, who owns recruiting execution, to align hiring strategy, headcount planning, and operational scalability • Build and manage operational infrastructure including benefits strategy, vendor relationships, and compliance • Manage people operations budget including headcount, benefits, tools, and programs • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws across all locations • Design compensation and rewards structures that are competitive and equitable • Administer performance management systems that encourage accountability and excellence • Lead, mentor, and support a small but impactful People team • Provide clear direction while empowering team members to own their areas of expertise • Set strategic direction for how the People team operates and delivers value • Build additional people operations capability as the company scales • Set strategic direction for culture, engagement, and employee experience • Partner with Director, HRBP to ensure consistent implementation across all business functions • Foster an environment where employees feel engaged, supported, and motivated to grow

🎯 Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive HR/People experience, including direct ownership of HR strategy and operations in a high-growth tech or startup environment • Proven experience building and managing people operations teams • Proven ability to design scalable people systems and infrastructure while also being hands-on with operational needs • Experience advising and influencing executives at C-suite level • Strong knowledge of HR compliance, employment law, and global workforce planning • Deep expertise in HRIS systems, benefits design, and people operations • Data-driven approach to decision-making with experience using HR metrics to guide strategy • Successful completion of a background check

🏖️ Benefits

• Meaningful equity in a fast-growing company- everyone on the team receives stock options — your impact drives our growth, and you share in the upside. • Generous medical, dental & vision plans • Flexible PTO- take the time you need to recharge • $1,200 Home Office & Equipment Stipend- We set you up for success from day one with gear and support to create your ideal workspace