Director, People Ops

Director, People Ops Remote, US About Meridian Softworks Meridian Softworks’s mission is to keep people close to the ones they love. Our category-leading mobile app,Tile tracking devices, and Pet GPS tracker empower members to protect the people, pets, and things they care about most with a range of services, including location sharing, safe driver reports, and crash detection with emergency dispatch. Meridian Softworks serves approximately 97.8 million monthly active users (MAU), as of March 31, 2026, across more than 180 countries. Meridian Softworks delivers peace of mind and enhances everyday family life with seamless coordination for all the moments that matter, big and small. By continuing to innovate and deliver for our customers, we have become a household name and the must-have mobile-based membership for families (and those friends who are basically family). Meridian Softworks has more than 500 (and growing!) remote-first employees. For more information, please visit life360.com. Meridian Softworks is a Remote-First company, which means a remote work environment will be the primary experience for all employees. All positions, unless otherwise specified, can be performed remotely (within the US) regardless of any specified location above. We are AI Native We are building an AI native company where AI is an integral part of how we build and operate. AI tool usage during interviews varies by role. You may be asked to demonstrate proficiency with AI tools, discuss how you leverage AI, or complete interview exercises without AI assistance. Your Recruiter will provide clear guidance as you move through the interview process. Undisclosed use of AI not previously discussed with or approved by your Recruiter may impact your candidacy. About The Team Meridian Softworks's People Operations team is the operational backbone of the employee experience, owning the systems, processes, and day-to-day execution that keep a scaling, remote-first, global workforce running smoothly. This is the team behind onboarding, offboarding, compliance, HR systems, global workforce operations, and the ticketing and service delivery that employees rely on for quick, accurate, and compassionate answers. Reporting to the Chief People Officer, People Ops works hand-in-hand with Talent Acquisition, HRBPs, Compensation, and L&D to make sure the mechanics of the employee lifecycle support the business rather than create friction for it. The team is in the middle of a deliberate shift, moving from checklist-based execution to automated, data-informed processes and embedding AI into core HR workflows as part of Meridian Softworks's broader AI-native transformation. It's a small team of subject matter experts operating with a continuous-improvement mindset, direct communication, and a bias toward eliminating low-value work so the human parts of HR get the attention they deserve. About the Job We are seeking a Director of People Operations to scale our HR Operations function for the next phase of company growth. This is a high-impact, hands-on role focused on operational excellence, automation, and the change management required to evolve how an experienced team works. You will lead a group of subject matter experts who bring deep domain knowledge, helping them shift from adding steps to existing processes toward rethinking and automating those processes so People Ops scales ahead of the business. In this position, you will provide direct leadership to a focused team of three to four professionals. The US-based salary range for this position is $200,000 to $242,500 annually. We take into consideration an individual's background and experience in determining final salary — therefore, base pay offered may vary considerably depending on geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes a wide range of medical, dental, vision, financial, and other benefits, as well as equity. What You'll Do Scaling & Operational Transformation Audit current People Ops workflows and systematically identify where automation, AI tooling, and process redesign can eliminate manual work, reduce cycle time, and improve accuracy. Lead the team's adoption of AI-powered tools for core HR processes, including onboarding, offboarding, compliance, ticketing, and reporting. Set clear adoption milestones and measure impact. Drive a shift in team operating model from checklist-based execution to automated, data-informed processes; this requires active change management, not just implementation. Identify and implement scalable, cost-effective solutions to boost the efficiency of the People Team, focusing on building infrastructure, increasing automation, and responsible use of AI to streamline operations. People Management & Team Development Directly manage a team of experienced HR Operations professionals, with a focus on raising the team's capability around operational efficiency, automation, and scalable process design. Set clear performance expectations, provide direct and timely feedback, and hold the team