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Director, People

Hyperfine
Location
Palo Alto, CA - Hybrid
Posted
16 days ago
Department
People
Salary
$210,000-$273,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 10+ years of progressive People/Human Resources experience
  • Leadership-level experience across HR business partnership, employee relations, people operations, and manager support
  • Ability to operate as both a strategic advisor and hands-on leader
  • Strong executive presence, judgment, discretion, and communication skills
  • Practical knowledge of U.S. employment practices and core HR processes
  • Experience overseeing or partnering closely with payroll, benefits, HR operations, HRIS/data, vendors, and employee communications
Nice to have
  • Experience in a publicly traded company, life sciences, medical device, technology, or similarly regulated environment
  • Experience supporting employees across multiple jurisdictions
  • Experience with compensation programs, equity administration, employee grants, performance cycles, engagement programs, or related employee communications
  • Experience leading or developing HR, payroll, benefits, or people operations team members
  • Advanced degree, HR certification, or relevant professional certification
What the job really is

The Director of People at Hyperfine will lead the People function, overseeing the entire employee lifecycle and managing a small team. This role involves strategic partnership with senior leaders to develop people strategies, manage HR operations including payroll and benefits, and enhance employee experience across the U.S. and international locations.

Benefits
  • Annual base salary between $210,000-$273,000
  • Eligibility to participate in corporate bonus and equity plans
Things to weigh
  • Role requires travel up to 20% of the time
  • Occasional work outside standard business hours may be required
  • No sponsorship for employment Visa available
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Career value4/5
Role clarity5/5
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