Director, People Operations | Remotive.com
Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth.
Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one.
Customers and users across the globe use Planet’s data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world’s toughest obstacles.
As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains.
We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world.
Planet is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, and The Netherlands.
About the Role:
The Global People Operations & Rewards Team is responsible for creating a global, human-centered, and progressive Rewards & People Ops function. You will own the design and operationalization of key processes, programs, and tools that enable the People Operations team to work efficiently and scale effectively to support our rapidly growing organization. In this role, you will report to our Chief People Officer and lead a broad scope of activities including compensation strategy and execution (base, bonus, variable comp and equity), benefits, policy management, compliance, HR Operations process design and execution, people analytics and HRIS. You will be part of the People Leadership Team (PLT) partnering with our Head of People Business Partners, Head of Talent Acquisition, Head of Workplace and People Programs & Initiatives lead.
What’s truly unique about this role is the opportunity to build, shape and lead the People Operations and Rewards strategy and function at Planet to help attract, engage and retain our Planeteers and be a world-class function.
Impact You’ll Own:
- Design the People Operations & Reward team strategy with direct responsibility to operationalize globally.
- Recognize prominent market shifts and design ways to stay competitive on all Reward elements, staying attuned to global developments and trends by conducting annual benchmarking comparisons using internal and external data and expertise.
- Coach managers and employees on benefits, reward, compliance, policies, etc.
- Lead and inspire the team as they ensure consistent world-class employee experience.
- Play leading role in managing the People Operations project roadmap and routinely presenting out on progress.
- Provide oversight on execution against global Benefits programs.
- Oversee development and ongoing management and improvement of global, scalable people processes with tools that balance our employees’ experiences with compliance and legal requirements – including documentation, related checklists, and ensuring SOX audits are timely and accurate.
- Review current workflows and processes, identifying gaps, inefficiencies or other improvement needs, and develop and execute on improvements.
- Create and lead various training, change management and enablement initiatives geared toward helping stakeholders understand key People processes.
What You Bring:
- 10+ years of leading a global People Operations & Rewards function, preferably in high-growth tech companies
- Experience building strong partnerships with foundational teams (People Business Partners, Payroll, Talent Acquisition, Finance, Legal, Corp Eng) to work on all people-related processes.
- Customer service orientation and mindset
- Experience with project management driving prioritization based on business needs
- Experience using data to drive stakeholder engagement and decisions
- Proven ability to meet tight deadlines and deliverables
- G Suite expertise
What Makes You Stand Out:
- Experience with Bamboo, Workday, Paylocity, and Greenhouse
- Advanced skill level with Excel/Sheets and Powerpoint/Slides
- Experience designing and executing on change management
Benefits While Working at Planet:
- Comprehensive Health Plan
- Wellness program and onsite massages in specific offices
- Flexible Time Off
- Recognition Programs
- Commuter Benefits
- Learning and Tuition Reimbursement
- Parental Leave
- Offsites and Happy Hours
- Volunteering Benefits
Compensation (only applicable for Colorado applicants):
The base pay range targeted for this position in Colorado is: $138,600 – $211,500. This role is eligible for equity.
The actual offer, including the compensation package, is determined based on multiple factors, including experience, location, and other business considerations.
Planet is registered as an employer in many, but not all, states. If you are not able to work from a state where Planet is registered, you will not be eligible for employment.
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Why we care so much about Belonging.
We’re dedicated to helping the whole Planet, and to do that we must strive to represent all of it within each of our offices and on all of our teams. That’s why Planet is guided by an ultimate north star of Belonging, dreaming big as we approach our ongoing work with diversity, equity and inclusion. If this job intrigues you, but you’re thinking you might not have all the qualifications, please… do apply! At Planet, we are looking for well-rounded people from around the world who can contribute to more ways than just what is listed in this job description. We don’t just fill positions, we aspire to fulfill people’s careers, most excited about folks who are motivated by our underlying humanitarian efforts. We are a few orbits around the sun before we get to where we want to be, so we hope you’re excited to come along for the ride.
EEO statement:
Planet is committed to building a community where everyone belongs and we invite people from all backgrounds to apply. Planet is an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Accommodations:
Planet is an inclusive community and we know that everyone has their own needs. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the interview process, please call Planet’s front office at 669-214-9404 or contact your recruiter with your request. Your message will be confidential and we will be happy to assist you.
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