Director, People

AtScale is the semantic layer for modern data and AI. We help enterprises build governed, AI-ready analytics by connecting business users and AI systems to a single, consistent source of metrics and business logic—across cloud data platforms like Snowflake, Databricks, Google BigQuery, and others.

We are entering a growth phase, with accelerated hiring and expanding strategic initiatives in AI, open-source semantics, and partnerships with leading cloud and data platforms. 

To support this growth, we’re hiring a senior People & Talent leader who can build for scale while preserving our high-performance, collaborative culture.

Role Overview

The Director, People will own both Talent Acquisition and core HR operations at AtScale. This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role responsible for:

• Building and executing our hiring strategy across all teams (GTM, Product, Engineering, Customer Success, G&A).
• Establishing HR best practices, policies, and programs that support a scaling B2B SaaS organization.
• Selecting and implementing the systems and processes that allow us to grow efficiently and consistently.

You’ll partner closely with the executive team and functional leaders, acting as a strategic advisor on organization design, hiring priorities, performance, and culture.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition & Scaling the Team

• Partner with the CEO, CFO and functional leaders to translate business goals into headcount plans and hiring roadmaps.
• Own full-cycle recruiting for all roles; overseeinternal support as needed.
• Design and standardize structured recruiting processes (intake, sourcing, interviews, assessments, panel calibration, decisioning, and offers).
• Build talent pipelines for key roles in GTM, Product, Engineering and Customer Support with a focus on quality-of-hire.
• Define and report on core recruiting metrics (time-to-fill, pipeline quality, offer acceptance rate, diversity of pipeline, cost-per-hire).
• Shape AtScale’s employer brand in partnership with Marketing, including careers page content, job descriptions, social campaigns, and referral programs.

HR Strategy, Programs & Employee Experience

• Establish and maintain core HR policies, the employee handbook, and guidelines aligned with AtScale’s values and legal requirements.
• Own the onboarding and offboarding experience, ensuring new hires are ramped effectively and managers are equipped with the right playbooks.
• Implement and manage performance management frameworks (goals/OKRs, feedback cycles, reviews, promotions) appropriate for a high-growth SaaS company.
• Partner with leadership on compensation and leveling frameworks, ensuring internal equity and market competitiveness.
• Support managers with coaching on performance, feedback, and employee relations; act as a trusted advisor and escalation point.

Systems, Processes & Compliance

• Own the evaluation, implementation, and optimization of People systems
• Build scalable, documented processes for all core HR and recruiting workflows
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations; coordinate with external legal counsel as needed.
• Maintain accurate, secure employee records and people analytics; provide leadership with regular reporting and insights.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition, HR, or People Operations, including 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience scaling headcount rapidly in a B2B SaaS or high-growth technology company
• Track record of building and formalizing HR best practices: policies, performance management, career levels, compensation guidelines, and manager enablement.
• Hands-on experience implementing and managing HR and Talent Acquisition solutions
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills; comfortable working directly with executives and coaching managers.

You’re a great fit if you:

• Are curious about AI tools and automation to improve efficiency and creativity in content, communication, recruiting, and people programs.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative startup environment where priorities shift and creativity thrives.
• Are excited to join a team leading the next wave of analytics and AI innovation.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation, including equity.
• Flexible, remote-friendly work environment with a strong culture of accountability and trust.
• Unlimited PTO and competitive benefits, with ongoing investments in employee wellbeing and programs.

Opportunity to shape the People function at a pivotal moment in AtScale’s growth and have a direct impact on our trajectory in the competitive B2B data and AI market.