Senior Director, People
Chief
About us:
Chief is a private network of the most powerful women executives in business. Our mission is to maximize the leadership impact of our members. Our network represents more than 10,000 companies including 77% of the Fortune 100, and nearly 40% of our members are in the C-Suite. Chief has been recognized as one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential Companies and one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies.
Membership to Chief provides access to a vetted community of senior women executives and valuable insights that shape their leadership. The experience is digital and in-person, allowing members to build connections, engage in compelling discussions, and access resources in ways that are most meaningful to them. Our offerings range from executive coaching and executive education to thoughtful in-person and virtual programming and events that guide leaders through the most pressing topics in business. We have members across the United States with clubhouse locations in NYC, LA, Chicago, San Francisco, and Washington, DC.
Founded in 2019, Chief is backed by renowned investors including CapitalG, General Catalyst, Inspired Capital, and Primary Ventures.
Our network brings women in leadership together to share their ideas, insight, and influence, and the power of what we’re doing is felt by every member of our team. Our workplace is built on being real and respectful. We help grow careers, maintain our team’s wellbeing, and give everyone a seat at the table. We build teams where diverse voices, identities, perspectives, and experiences are represented and celebrated. Read more about working at Chief: https://chief.com/careers.
About the Role:
At Chief, we believe that how we work is just as important as what we achieve. The Senior Director, People will play a key leadership role in shaping an inclusive, and inspiring employee experience that supports our teams through change, growth, and everything in between. Reporting to the Chief Diversity & People Officer (CDPO), this role is perfect for a strategic doer—someone who can think big and act small, zooming out to design forward-looking programs while rolling up their sleeves to get the details right. You’ll oversee the full employee lifecycle and all core HR functions, including Talent Acquisition, HR Systems & Processes, Compensation & Benefits, Performance Management, Organizational Design & Headcount Planning, Employee Relations, Compliance, Payroll, and people leader and team member Growth & Development.
This is a hands-on leadership role with deep operational scope and people-centered impact. You’ll partner with the Executive and Leadership Teams in addition to people leaders across the organization to design programs that reflect our values, anticipate team needs, and evolve with the business. You’ll also be a key steward of our inclusive culture—ensuring our processes are equitable, our policies are just, and our people feel heard, supported, and empowered.
What you’ll do:
HR Strategy & Operations:
Partner with the CDPO to shape and implement people strategies aligned with evolving business objectives and cultural aspirations. Own day-to-day HR operations– ensuring experiences across the employee lifecycle are consistent, compliant, and human.Employee Lifecycle Ownership:
Oversee the full employee lifecycle, from hiring and onboarding through performance management, employee relations, growth, mobility and onboarding. Build and evolve processes that are inclusive, clear, and scalable.People Leader & Team Member Development:
Provide tools and resources, and coaching and guidance to people leaders to strengthen people management, support team development and close skill gaps. Design and deliver relevant learning and growth programs that center inclusion, curiosity and shared accountability for success.Total Rewards & Benefits:
Own our compensation and benefits strategy and philosophy to ensure it’s market aligned, values-driven and meets the diverse needs of our team. Maintain vendor relationships and partner with finance and CPO on compensation planning and budgeting.Culture, Inclusion & Engagement:
Lead engagement initiatives that reflect who we are and who we want to be–spanning inclusive feedback loops (surveys, exit interviews, etc.), rituals, recognition programs, and DEI efforts and moments of connection. Support a healthy, values-aligned culture through thoughtful, data-informed initiatives.Compliance & Employee Relations:
Maintain policies, practices, and processes that align with employment law and reflect our values. Handle employee relations matters with care, fairness, and discretion—centering psychological safety and mutual respect.HR Systems & Processes:
Own and optimize our core HR systems and processes to ensure efficient and user-friendly operations. Partner with IT, Finance, and external vendors to streamline operations and reduce friction.Data & Reporting:
Track and analyze key HR metrics to guide decision-making and proactively identify areas for continuous improvement. Use data to tell stories, uncover inequities, and guide team-level interventions.Team Leadership & Management:
Lead and grow a high-performing People team across multiple areas including HR operations, creating a culture of trust, inclusion and continuous learning within the People team. Model people-first leadership across the organization and build internal capability by empowering others.
What you’ve done and enjoy doing:
Scaled people programs and infrastructure in early- to mid-stage environments with care and creativity and operational rigor
Deep, hands-on HR expertise across all core functions—including talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, compensation, and total rewards
Brought strategic thinking and entrepreneurial execution to ambiguous fast-changing environments.
Communicated with empathy, clarity and authenticity–building trust across all levels of the organization
Fostered inclusive, high-accountability cultures grounded in continuous learning
Designed and led HR programs that drive both team impact and business outcomes
Partnered credibly with executives to influence decisions and shape organizational growth
Solved complex people challenges with creativity, iteration and human-centered mindset
Thrived under pressure, managing competing priorities with focus and precision
Use data and insights to drive action, improve systems and enhance the employee experience
Why You'll Want to Work Here:
Competitive salary and equity
Flexible vacation policy and Summer Friday’s
20 weeks of paid gender neutral parental leave
Full medical, dental, and vision packages, 401(k)
Annual Learning Stipend
Opportunity to work for a startup focused on driving real change for women in business
Opportunity to create and attend inspiring experiences and events with leaders of the industry
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Access to our ongoing virtual Chief member exclusive content, including workshops, thought leadership, and iconic speakers
While we’re committed to remaining compliant and adhering to mandates, for us, pay transparency is more than a consideration of what’s lawful and unlawful but rather, an opportunity to disclose what’s required, and what we think is a fair and equitable compensation framework.
At Chief, we want to hire, develop, and retain the best talent, making Chief a top destination to accelerate your career. Our compensation framework is a key part of our vision, and we continually revisit and invest in our philosophy and framework to ensure we remain competitive and relevant, on a quest to achieve our vision.
The pay transparency mandates, as well as our own policies and practices, are a means of narrowing the gender pay gap and fostering an engaged and positive working environment that builds trust, on our mission to change the face of leadership.
The base salary for this role is: $200,000
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