GridUnity

SaaS

DirectorofPeople

$135–175k Remote FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Director of People at GridUnity. Skills: People operations, Talent acquisition, Performance management, Learning and development. Set HR priorities. Translate strategy into action”

Industry & Context.

SaaS
Problems you'll solve

Solutions-oriented mindset; Ambiguity as opportunity

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Hands-on HR leadership experience in scaling SaaS or tech environment (50–250 employees), Balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution, Enjoy building order from emerging systems, Understand remote culture and how to unify distributed teams, Eligibility as a U.S. person

Nice to Have

Ashby ATS experience

What You'll Do.

Translate strategy into action

Refine HR documentation

Create cohesive operating model

Provide guidance to HR Manager

Structure HR Manager support

Strengthen team capacity

Champion company values

Support HR software selection

Lead full-cycle recruiting

Improve recruiting playbook

Determine long-term resourcing

Define role requirements

Define role competencies

Define success profiles

Lead active recruiting

Align hiring with values

Align hiring with stage

Support SaaS scaling needs

Refine performance management cycle

Redesign performance management cycle

Evaluate compensation leveling system

Propose compensation leveling improvements

Benchmark data for compensation

Inform compensation bands

Lay foundation for Manager Training Program

Strengthen employee lifecycle

Standardize employee lifecycle

Refine onboarding program

Build unified onboarding program

Ensure People processes are human-centered

Ensure People processes are consistent

Ensure People processes are scalable

Maintain compliance alignment

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with CFO; Partner with Operations Team; Partner with department heads; Unify distributed teams

Process & Methodology

Scalability, Process improvement, Framework building

Full Job Description

WHO WE ARE GridUnity is the industry leader in interconnection life cycle management, delivering cutting-edge software solutions that eliminate bottlenecks in the interconnection process and accelerate the transition to a more affordable, sustainable, and resilient energy future. Our Mission We unite all grid interconnection stakeholders on a single platform that converts centralized data into actionable intelligence and accelerates the transition to a reliable, sustainable, and cost-efficient electric grid. GridUnity is a trusted partner to leading utilities, grid operators, and policymakers. Our technology solutions tackle the interconnection queue backlog by significantly reducing processing times. Whether cutting transmission interconnection timelines from years to months or enabling distribution applications to be processed within a day, we help accelerate energy projects at every scale. Our Vision Energizing the planet with a faster, smarter, and more sustainable grid. THE OPPORTUNITY We’re seeking a Director of People who thrives in the dynamic realities of a scaling SaaS company. You will partner closely with the CFO and the Operations Team, comprising five additional people, to strengthen, standardize, and scale our people systems. This role requires a true player coach mentality, blending strategy with hands-on execution. It’s ideal for someone who enjoys building, improving, and operationalizing HR processes. As GridUnity scales, this role can evolve to include greater ownership and leadership responsibilities within People Operations. TEAM DYNAMICS Today this is a 1 person People team, but there is 1 additional budgeted People headcount who this person will manage. This role is responsible for strengthening the function’s structure, accountability, and scalability. As we grow, you will assess team design and resource needs to ensure the People & Talent department is built for long-term success. WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS Our business is scaling. Now we need o

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