Director of People - Remote

Overview

As Director of People, you’ll lead the day-to-day operations of Summer’s People function, overseeing the full employee lifecycle from recruitment to retention. You’ll design scalable processes and programs that support Summer’s growth, while ensuring our People practices reflect our mission and values.

In Short

• Lead the People function operations at Summer.
• Oversee the employee lifecycle from recruitment to retention.
• Partner with leadership to align People strategies with company goals.
• Manage Talent functions to attract and retain top talent.
• Implement performance management and feedback frameworks.
• Design learning and development initiatives for employee growth.
• Ensure competitive compensation and benefits administration.
• Strengthen company culture through engagement initiatives.
• Manage HR operations and compliance with employment laws.
• Advise on organizational design and change management.

Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, with leadership in high-growth environments.
• Proven ability to build and lead People programs.
• Experience with HR systems and scalable processes.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and compliance.
• Ability to analyze people data for decision-making.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Passion for culture, equity, and employee growth.
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field preferred.
• Senior-level HR certification preferred.

Benefits

• Equity grant to share in Summer’s success.
• 100% employee-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with 3% match, fully vested day one.
• Home office setup reimbursement.
• Monthly lunch credits.
• Contributions toward your student loans.
• Up to 11 paid holidays + flexible PTO.
• Paid leave for family, health, or personal needs.
• Annual in-person events including Summer Camp.
• And more!