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Head of People Ops

India
Full Remote
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Lead a small but high-impact People team serving as a critical partner to leadership and employees across RunPod, supporting day-to-day needs and scaling the organization. Own and optimize people operations systems, processes, and technology stack while designing company-wide people programs and frameworks. Set strategic direction for culture, engagement, and employee experience in a remote-first, globally distributed company.

Key Highlights
Strategic partner to COO and executive team on people strategy and organizational design
Own and optimize HRIS, benefits platforms, compliance tools, and compensation structures
Lead, mentor, and support a small People team with hands-on operational expertise
Remote-first role with competitive base pay $200k-$250k USD and meaningful equity
Key Responsibilities
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
Own and optimize people operations systems, processes, and technology stack (HRIS, benefits platforms, compliance tools)
Collaborate with the Director of Talent Acquisition 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
Technical Skills Required
HR strategy People operations HR compliance HRIS systems Benefits design Compensation and rewards structures Performance management systems Data-driven decision-making Leadership and communication
Benefits & Perks
Competitive base pay $200k-$250k USD
Meaningful equity
Generous medical, dental & vision plans
$1,200 Home Office & Equipment Stipend
Flexible PTO
Remote work first

Job Description

Runpod is the foundational platform for developers to build and run custom AI systems that scale. With over 500,000 developers worldwide and an annual recurring revenue run rate exceeding $120M, Runpod operates at the intersection of developer velocity and production-scale AI. Founded in 2022, we’ve grown rapidly by building infrastructure purpose-built for modern AI workloads. Our platform enables teams to move from experimentation to deployment with flexibility across cloud, on-prem, and hybrid environments. As a remote-first, globally distributed company, we are building the infrastructure layer that powers the next generation of AI systems.
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