LeanDNA is helping solve the $150B problem that global manufacturers face–excess inventory tying up critical working capital and keeping manufacturing companies from being as efficient as they need to be. Without an effective way to optimize inventory, manufacturers are buying too much, too little, or placing inventory in the wrong place at the wrong time. Companies are stuck fighting operational fires related to critical inventory shortages, creating delays in delivering their product to customers on time.

LeanDNA's factory inventory optimization and shortage management solution quickly empowers supply chain professionals to dramatically reduce excess inventory, deliver on time, and establish operational command of their organization’s inventory operations. LeanDNA optimizes the inventory management process by adding the much-needed (and much-appreciated) artificial intelligence into the forgotten area of the business: The factory. It’s not just about smart inventory planning—true optimization occurs when procurement leaders have command over the operation, and the supply chain teams tasked with bringing those plans to life have total visibility, AI-driven recommendations, and a clear game plan for hitting their inventory goals every time.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Director of People Operations to lead and scale our people function as we grow. This role owns the full employee lifecycle and builds the systems, programs, and culture that allow a high-performing SaaS organization to thrive.

You’ll be a strategic partner to leadership and a hands-on operator — designing scalable people practices while staying close to the business and employees. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, loves building from ambiguity, and believes People Ops should be data-informed, human-centered, and operationally excellent.

Responsibilities

People Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and execute a People Operations strategy aligned with company goals, growth plans, and values.
• Partner with executive leadership on workforce planning, org design, and change management.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders on performance, engagement, and team effectiveness.
• Lead and mentor the small People Ops team.

Employee Lifecycle Ownership

• Own and continuously improve the end-to-end employee experience: recruiting partnership, onboarding, development, performance, compensation, and offboarding.
• Ensure managers are equipped to lead effectively through strong frameworks, training, and coaching.
• Drive consistent, fair, and scalable performance management and career development processes.

Culture & Engagement

• Champion company culture and values, embedding them into policies, programs, and day-to-day practices.
• Design and run engagement initiatives (surveys, action planning, retention strategies).
• Cultivate an inclusive environment with measurable goals and practices that drive belonging.

People Operations & Compliance

• Own HR operations, policies, and systems (HRIS, payroll, benefits, compliance).
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations across all operating locations.
• Build scalable processes that support growth while minimizing risk and friction.
• Manage relationships with vendors, brokers, and external partners.

Compensation, Benefits & Analytics

• Partner with Finance and leadership on compensation philosophy, leveling, and annual cycles (merit, bonus, equity).
• Ensure competitive, equitable, and transparent compensation and benefits programs.
• Use people data and analytics to inform decisions, identify trends, and measure impact.

Requirements

• 12+ years of progressive HR / People Operations experience, including leadership roles.
• Prior experience in a SaaS or tech company environment.
• Proven track record of building scalable people programs from early or mid-stage growth.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, HR best practices, and people systems.
• Highly collaborative with excellent judgment, communication, and executive presence.
• Comfortable operating at both strategic and tactical levels — no task too big or too small.

• Experience supporting distributed or global teams.
• Background partnering closely with Product, Engineering, or GTM organizations.
• This is not a Hybrid position, the expectation is for the Director of People Ops to be onsite Monday-Friday.