Director of People

We are looking for an HR Director to guide us through our most critical phase: scaling from 10 to 100 employees. You will not be inheriting a well-oiled machine; you will be building the engine while we drive the car. You will be the architect of our remote culture, the guardian of our team’s mental health, and a key advocate for using our own AI technology to streamline people operations. Key Responsibilities 1. Scaling from 10 to 100 (Remote First) Build the Foundation: Design and implement scalable HR infrastructure that supports a fully remote, distributed workforce. Talent Acquisition: Lead aggressive but quality-focused hiring sprints. You will define our "bar" for talent and ensure our remote onboarding process makes new hires feel connected from Day 1. Remote Culture Architecture: Create rituals, communication guidelines, and events that bridge time zones and prevent isolation in a remote environment. 2. Wellbeing: Managing Stress & Burnout (Critical Focus) Proactive Detection: You will be responsible for implementing "early warning systems" to spot signs of burnout (e.g., cynicism, withdrawal, erratic hours) before they become crises. Professional Handling: Move beyond generic wellness perks. You will design professional workflows for handling mental health conversations, ensuring legal compliance and genuine support without overstepping boundaries. Sustainable Pace: Work with leadership to audit workloads. You are empowered to push back on unrealistic deadlines if they threaten the team's long-term health. The "Right to Disconnect": Champion asynchronous work practices that respect time zones and allow deep work without the pressure of instant responsiveness. 3. People, Conflict & Mediation Conflict Resolution: Act as a fair, empathetic, and decisive mediator. You will handle interpersonal conflicts with high emotional intelligence, ensuring disputes are resolved in a way that restores trust. Psychological Safety: Foster an environment where distinct voices are heard. You will train managers on how to give difficult feedback remotely without eroding trust. What We Are Looking For The "Builder" Experience: Proven experience scaling a startup from roughly 10 to 100 headcount. You know exactly what breaks at 30 employees and again at 80, and you know how to fix it. Remote Expert: You have managed HR for a fully remote or distributed team and understand the nuances of asynchronous communication. Tech & AI Optimist: You don’t fear AI replacing you; you are excited to use it to make your job more strategic. You follow the latest developments in AI and automation. High EQ & Resilience: You are passionate about people, not just policy. You are comfortable navigating the emotional highs and lows of startup life. Crisis Competence: You have specific experience handling delicate employee relations issues, including burnout, performance improvement plans (PIPs), and terminations, with dignity and professionalism. Why Join Us? Competitive Salary & ESOP This remote role offers flexible working hours with some overlap with US hours. Need regular availability between 9 -11PM IST for internal/external meetings. Opportunity to define the culture of a company at the forefront of the AI revolution. A leadership team that prioritizes mental health and listens to your strategic advice.