Director of People

The Role 
As the first Director of People & Culture at AssemblyAI, you will have the exciting opportunity to pioneer a comprehensive HR strategy across our international team. From the first day a new team member joins us we want the core of who we are to shine through every employee-facing process. You will report directly to the COO and become a trusted resource to all of our leaders and team members. Success in this role hinges on your ability to initially work as a team of one to build and refine all of our people-related processes, ensuring the engagement and retention of our phenomenal team. 
Key Responsibilities 

 
Create and implement a world-class people experience
 
Execute and refine the company-wide performance review process
 
Maintain a competitive rewards and compensation strategy in all of our markets 
 
Partner closely with hiring managers on organizational planning, management best practices, monthly manager meetings, etc.
 
Review DEIB practices and oversee continuous improvement to keep our culture welcoming and supportive of all team members
 
Launch a learning and development program tailored to our team functions and experience levels
 
Ensure our people operations practices run smoothly and eventually hire support to execute as needed 
 
Bring an analytical mindset to your approach, establishing and reporting on relevant KPIs 

Requirements 

 
10+ years in a People role with at least 3 years during the company growth stage of ~50 to ~200 employees
 
Exemplify strong leadership skills with a track record of serving as a trusted resource to other managers
 
Knowledge of applicable labor laws to ensure compliance with people operations practices 
 
Excellent communication, presentation skills, demonstrated ability to resolve employee relations issues with professionalism and discretion 
 
Familiar with tech industry
 
Able to work through ambiguity, make data-driven decisions, and collaborate well with others

Nice to Have 

 
Experience managing an HR team
 
Previously worked in a remote-only company
 
Familiar with the AI space
 
Familiar with Greenhouse, Lattice, and Gusto or at least knowledge of their strengths and weaknesses compared to your preferred tools