Position Summary

The Director, People is a player/coach leader who runs the People function at Obsidian Security — operations, benefits, programs, compliance, and onboarding/offboarding — while managing and developing the People Operations Manager and People Generalist. The Director also personally owns HR Business Partner (HRBP) responsibilities for a select client group, advising that group's leaders on talent strategy, employee relations, and organizational effectiveness. Reporting to the VP/Head of People, the Director balances team leadership with hands-on execution to keep the People function running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership

• Manage, coach, and develop the People Operations Manager and People Generalist, setting priorities, quality standards, and growth plans for the team

People Operations & Systems

• Own day-to-day HRIS operations and the employee lifecycle (status changes, promotions, transfers, terminations), ensuring accurate, timely data
• Partner with Finance/Payroll on accurate, timely payroll processing and reconciliation
• Build/track People metrics (headcount, turnover, time-to-fill, engagement) and continuously improve processes and tools

Benefits Administration

• Own employee benefits programs — plan design, negotiations, administration, and annual open enrollment/renewal — ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Benchmark offerings against market data and recommend enhancements that support attraction and retention

People Programs

• Lead core People programs — performance management, engagement surveys, recognition, and career/learning development
• Support compensation cycles (merit, bonus, equity refresh) and drive engagement initiatives that build a strong, values-aligned culture

Compliance

• Ensure People policies, recordkeeping, and practices comply with employment law (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO, leave laws); own the employee handbook
• Manage compliance filings and audits (EEO-1, ACA, workers' comp, I-9) and advise leadership on regulatory changes

Onboarding & Offboarding

• Manage end-to-end onboarding and offboarding, driving enhancements to elevate and scale the programs

People Business Partnership (Select Client Group)

• Own the HRBP relationship for an assigned client group as its primary People point of contact and trusted advisor
• Partner with the group's leaders on org design, workforce planning, and talent reviews
• Coach managers and employees through performance management, employee relations, and conflict resolution, translating business priorities into tailored People strategy

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive People experience, including generalist/HRBP work and ownership of operations, benefits, and compliance
• 2+ years directly managing and developing People team members
• Working knowledge of multi-state employment law; experience with HRIS platforms (e.g., Rippling, Workday, ADP) and comfort with People data
• Demonstrated success managing benefits programs and vendor relationships
• Strong track record as a credible, trusted business partner to leaders
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field; SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR preferred