Director of PeopleOps (San Francisco)

The Director of People Operations will be responsible for leading and scaling our People Operations function. This role will focus on developing and implementing strategies that attract, develop, and retain top talent, while fostering an inclusive and high-performance culture. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in human resources, exceptional leadership skills, and a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities within a high-growth environment.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Develop and implement comprehensive people strategies aligned with the company's business and growth objectives.
• Provide strategic direction and support to the executive team on all people-related matters.
• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on organizational structure, change management, and employee development.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the People team, fostering a culture of collaboration, transparency, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee People Operations, including compensation and benefits, employee relations, retention.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, federal, and global (EMEA) employment laws and regulations.
• Conduct regular audits and reviews of HR policies to ensure they remain current and effective.
• Continuously improve people operations processes and systems for efficiency and scalability.
• Design and manage comprehensive talent development programs, including performance management, career development, and succession planning.
• Conducts analysis of organizational trends using key performance indicators to report trends and recommendations to reduce turnover, improve culture & boost productivity
• Use data-driven insights to inform strategic decisions and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications We Need:

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; Masters degree or HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR) is a plus.
• 15+ years of experience in human resources, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in a high-growth startup or tech environment.
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws, and regulations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement HR strategies that drive business results.
• Passion for fostering a positive company culture and enhancing the employee experience.

Additional Job details

The base salary range for this position is $220k - $260k annually.

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidates qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work at Sigma Computing. This role is eligible for stock options, as well as a comprehensive benefits package.

About us:

Sigma is the only cloud analytics and business intelligence tool empowering business teams to break free from the confines of the dashboard, explore data for themselves, and make better, faster decisions. The award-winning software was built to capitalize on the performance power of cloud data warehouses to combine data sources and analyze billions of rows of data instantly via an intuitive, spreadsheet-like interface no coding required.

Since launching with its unique interface, Sigma Computing has added features such as collaboration tools and embedded analytics capabilities. The most recent product launch included a set of AI tools such asforecasting capabilities, an AI copilot and a notebook interface for users who prefer a code-first environment.

Sigma announced its $200M in Series D financing in May 2024, to continue transforming BI through its innovations in AI infrastructure, data application development, enterprise-wide collaboration, and business user adoption. Spark Capital and Avenir Growth Capital co-led the Series D funding round, with additional participation from a group of past investors including Snowflake Ventures and Sutter Hill Ventures.The Series D funding, raised at a valuation 60% higher than the companys Series C round three years ago, promises to further accelerate Sigmas growth.

Benefits For Our Full-Time Employees:

• Equity
• Flexible time off policy. Take the time off you need!
• Paid bonding time for all new parents
• Traditional and Roth 401k
• Commuter and FSA benefits
• Lunch Program
• Dog friendly office

Sigma Computing is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a smart and strong team regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We look forward to learning how your experience can enable all of us to grow .

Note: We have an in-office work environment in all our offices in SF, NYC, and London.

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