Senior Level Director Of People Jobs

Senior level director of people jobs place experienced HR leaders in charge of people strategy, organizational design, and the teams that drive culture and talent outcomes at scale. Openings are spread across on-site, hybrid, and remote settings in Technology & Software, Retail, and Banking & Financial Services, with employers like Harvey, Snowflake, and Cognite hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles147+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerHarvey
Top cityNew York, NY
Work type59% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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SKF
People Business Partner II
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SKF
New 1m ago
People Business Partner II
SKF
Muskegon, Michigan
Customer Success
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$110k - $125k/yr
10,000+

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GitHub
Senior People Consultant
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GitHub
New 1m ago
Senior People Consultant
GitHub
Remote
Consulting & Professional Services
Customer Service & Support
Customer Success
$103k - $274k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in business

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Ulta
Sr Project Manager People Success Strategy & Innovation
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Ulta
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Sr Project Manager People Success Strategy & Innovation
Ulta
Bolingbrook, Illinois
Customer Success
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
$119k - $158k/yr
Master's degree in business administration
10,000+

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WelbeHealth
Director, People Technology Transformation
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WelbeHealth
New 1m ago
Director, People Technology Transformation
WelbeHealth
Los Angeles, California
Business Operations
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
$160k - $211k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in business
501-1,000

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Senior Business Partner, People Strategy
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C
New 1m ago
Senior Business Partner, People Strategy
Company
New York, New York
Compliance & Legal
Corporate Development & M&A
Legal Counsel
$140k - $155k/yr
Bachelor's degree

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Senior Level Director Of People Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Harvey
    Harvey5
  • Snowflake
    Snowflake4
  • Cognite
    Cognite3
  • Okta
    Okta2
  • Braze
    Braze2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software44
  • Retail9
  • Banking & Financial Services7
  • Consulting & Professional Services7
  • Electronics & Hardware6

Senior Level Director Of People Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level director of people job?

Employers at this level look for candidates who have owned enterprise-wide people programs, not just managed HR operations. What gives candidates an edge is demonstrable experience building or restructuring people functions, influencing executive leadership on workforce strategy, and leading through organizational change. A history of developing HR teams and measurable outcomes in areas like retention, engagement, or talent pipeline development strengthens an application significantly.

Which companies hire senior level director of peoples?

Companies hiring senior level director of peoples right now include Harvey, Snowflake, and Cognite, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from mid-size to large organizations with complex workforce needs, dedicated HR functions, and the operational scale to justify a senior strategic people leader.

Are there remote senior level director of people jobs?

Yes, though many organizations prefer hybrid arrangements for roles with this level of cross-functional leadership responsibility. About 41% of senior level director of people openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting a growing acceptance of distributed leadership in people functions, particularly in technology, professional services, and healthcare sectors.

What makes a director of people role senior level?

Senior level director of people roles are defined by strategic ownership rather than program execution. Expectations include setting the people strategy aligned to business goals, leading a team of HR professionals, advising the C-suite, and managing complexity across functions like total rewards, organizational development, and workforce planning. Mid-level roles typically own one domain, while senior roles are accountable for the entire people function.

Which industries hire the most senior level director of peoples?

Senior Level director of people roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Retail, and Banking & Financial Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors tend to have the headcount, investment in organizational development, and strategic growth mandates that make a senior-level people leader a business-critical hire rather than a support function.