Head of People Operations

This is a mission-driven senior leadership role responsible for shaping and scaling the People Operations function within a high-impact, remote-first organization working at the intersection of AI, data science, and public interest. You will ensure that employees and managers are fully supported with the systems, guidance, and structures needed to do their best work. The role blends strategic People leadership with hands-on execution across employee relations, talent acquisition, performance management, and HR operations. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership while also directly handling sensitive and complex employee matters. A key part of your impact will be building durable people systems, coaching managers, and strengthening organizational culture at scale. This is a highly visible role where judgment, empathy, and operational excellence directly shape the employee experience.