Director, People Operations
ABOUT SORTLY
Sortly is a simple, multi-device inventory management solution. Our visual & intuitive approach to inventory enables thousands of SMBs and teams within iconic corporations, government entities, music bands & sports teams to stay on top of their consumables, assets, and material things. With over 8,000 five-star ratings in the App Store and a net promoter score greater than 55, our impressive growth has primarily been driven by organic sources and word of mouth. We are profitable, financially independent, and primed to scale within our $20B market! We are proudly a distributed and remote-first company since inception with teams across 4 countries.
OUR VALUES
Real - We lead with authenticity, show transparency through being honest and clear, and take accountability by owning our actions and outcomes.
Inspiring - We think big, empower others to achieve their best, and celebrate wins by recognizing large and small contributions.
Smart - We demonstrate First Principles thinking by always asking “why” and seek to understand deeply, embrace growth mindset and drive decisions with data.
Empathetic - We are humble and listen with an open mind, show up mentally and emotionally to make others feel valued, and consider how our actions impact others.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We’re growing and to help us scale, we’re seeking a Director of People Operations. In this role, you’ll shape and operationalize the People strategy that powers Sortly’s next phase of growth. Reporting directly to our Chief People Officer, you’ll lead a small and mighty team to build scalable systems, programs, and processes that elevate the employee experience, enable leaders, and drive business outcomes.
This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership role for someone who loves designing structure and thrives in ambiguity.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
People Strategy & Operations
- Partner with the CPO to evolve our People roadmap aligned with business priorities, helping us scale to $50M ARR in the next few years.
- Provide hands- on talent acquisition guidance across all functions and levels; ensure Sortly’s hiring process is inclusive, data-driven, and designed for scale.
- Build and optimize core People programs across the employee lifecycle—onboarding, performance, rewards, compliance, and more—balancing operational excellence with a human touch.
- Lead annual cycles (mid-year and end-of-year focal reviews, compensation planning, engagement surveys) with clarity, structure, and inclusivity.
Systems, Data & Process Design
- Own our People systems (e.g., ATS, HRIS, WorkLeap) to drive automation, clean data, and actionable insights.
- Develop metrics and dashboards to measure People initiatives and inform decisions.
- Ensure compliance and risk mitigation while maintaining a nimble, startup-friendly approach.
Culture & Employee Experience
- Design programs that support career progression, DEI, and employee engagement in ways that feel authentic.
- Team up with the business to bring our RISE values to life through People programs that foster trust, recognition, and growth.
- Partner with leaders to scale Sortly’s culture in a remote-first environment, ensuring connection and clarity as we grow.
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead and mentor the People Ops team to deliver operational excellence and thoughtful programming to employees and managers.
- Be a trusted thought partner to the CPO and executive team, offering both strategic perspective and tactical know-how.
WHAT YOU BRING
- 8+ years of progressive People/HR experience, including 2+ years in a Director-level role managing people.
- Proven success scaling People programs in growth-stage SaaS companies ~100–200+ employees strongly preferred.
- Experience leading both talent acquisition and core People programs (performance, recognition, compensation).
- Builder mindset—you’ve created programs and infrastructure from scratch in fast-growing environments.
- Comfortable using data and market insights to inform strategies and decisions.
- Excellent communicator and relationship-builder with the ability to influence leaders and align stakeholders.
WHY JOIN SORTLY
- Opportunity to work with a passionate and dedicated team
- A culture that fosters innovation, growth, and collaboration
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Chance to make a significant impact on the future of inventory management
- Annual off-site retreats
- Home office stipend
- 401k match
- Yearly learning and development reimbursement
Annual salary: $125,000 - $175,000
The salary band outlined above reflects compensation levels that are competitively benchmarked based on geographic location. Where an individual may fall within this band is determined by market data specific to their location, ensuring fairness and alignment with our compensation philosophy.
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