Director, People

Hyperfine

Location

Guilford, Connecticut

Posted

16 days ago

Department

People

Salary

$184,000-$240,000

What they actually want (must-haves)

10+ years of progressive People/Human Resources experience, including leadership-level experience across HR business partnership, employee relations, people operations, and manager support.
Demonstrated ability to operate as both a strategic advisor and hands-on leader in a lean, fast-moving environment.
Strong executive presence, judgment, discretion, and communication skills, with the ability to partner effectively with senior leaders, managers, and employees.
Practical knowledge of U.S. employment practices and core HR processes, including performance management, employee relations, accommodations, leaves, compliance, onboarding, and separations.
Experience overseeing or partnering closely with payroll, benefits, HR operations, HRIS/data, vendors, and employee communications.
Comfort using people data, employee feedback, and business context to identify risks, recommend solutions, and communicate clear, practical recommendations.

Nice to have

Experience in a publicly traded company, life sciences, medical device, technology, or similarly regulated environment.
Experience supporting employees across multiple jurisdictions, including partnering with employer-of-record providers or external employment advisors.
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 full employee lifecycle and managing a small HR team. This role involves strategic partnership with senior leaders to align people strategies with business goals, as well as hands-on operations including payroll, benefits, and compliance. The position is based onsite in Guilford, CT and requires a proactive approach to enhance employee experience and organizational effectiveness.

Benefits

Annual base salary between $184,000-$240,000.
Eligibility to participate in Hyperfine's corporate bonus and equity plans.

Things to weigh

Onsite role with no remote work options, requiring presence in Guilford, CT five days a week.
Travel up to 20% may be required, which could impact work-life balance.
No sponsorship for employment visas is available, limiting candidate pool to those authorized to work in the U.S.
Salary range provided, but individual compensation packages vary based on multiple factors.

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