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About Mercor
Mercor's mission is to organize human intelligence to power the AI economy. We partner with leading AI labs and enterprises to provide the human intelligence essential to AI development. Our vast talent network trains frontier AI models in the same way teachers teach students: by sharing knowledge, experience, and context that can't be captured in code alone. Today, more than 30,000 experts in our network collectively earn over $3 million a day.
Mercor is creating a new category of work where expertise powers AI advancement. Achieving this requires an ambitious, fast-paced and deeply committed team. You’ll work alongside researchers, operators, and AI companies at the forefront of shaping the systems that are redefining society. Mercor is a profitable Series C company valued at $10 billion. We work in-person five days a week in our San Francisco, NYC, or London offices.
About The Role
Mercor’s Head of People Ops will own the operational backbone of our people function. This role combines traditional HR leadership with operational problem solving across a global workforce.
You will design and implement the systems, policies, and processes that allow Mercor to scale rapidly while maintaining a high-performance culture. This includes supporting employees across jurisdictions, building compliant employment structures internationally, and ensuring our team has the support needed to operate effectively in a demanding environment.
This role reports directly to the executive team and will work closely with finance, legal, and operations leadership.
Core Responsibilities
- Systems & Infrastructure – manage and optimize Mercor’s HR systems (HRIS, payroll, benefits administration, and internal data infrastructure)
- Own the employee lifecycle – onboarding, offboarding, promotions, role changes, and performance review cycles
- Policies and procedures – establish reliable and scalable HR processes as the company grows
- Reporting & analytics – headcount, retention, attrition, performance, and planning
- Compliance – ensure compliance with local employment laws and requirements; partner with legal and finance on international payroll compliance and immigration matters, manage employment documentation, policies and internal compliance processes
Additional Responsibilities
Mercor is scaling quickly, and focused on building and developing a world-class people organization. This role will support Mercor employees across a number of HR topics while we build the HR team.
- Benefits administration: oversee benefits programs and implementation with Mercor’s benefits partner
- HR business partnership: work with leadership teams on performance management, planning, and organizational design
- Employee relations: serve as point of contact for employee relations matters
What We’re Looking For
- 8 - 10+ years of experience in People Operations, HR, or related operational roles in fast-paced, and hyper-growth technology companies
- Experience supporting international workforces (e.g. India)
- Exceptional ability to manage ambiguity and instituting structure in a dynamic environment with multiple parallel priorities
- Strong understanding of employment compliance and HR operations
- Systems-oriented – you enjoy building processes and infrastructure that scale.
- Possesses high integrity and discretion when managing sensitive employee data and situations
- Strong partner to leadership teams and comfortable operating with significant ownership
Compensation
- Base compensation of $180 - 250k
- Generous equity grant and annual performance bonus
- $15K relocation bonus (for moving to the Bay Area)
- $10K housing bonus (if you live within 0.5 miles of our office)
- $1.5K monthly stipend for meals
- Free Equinox membership
- $200 monthly laundry & cleaning reimbursement
- $200 monthly personal wellness reimbursement
- Health, Dental, Vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
Compensation Range: $180K - $250K
About Mercor
Mercor's mission is to organize human intelligence to power the AI economy. We partner with leading AI labs and enterprises to provide the human intelligence essential to AI development. Our vast talent network trains frontier AI models in the same way teachers teach students: by sharing knowledge, experience, and context that can't be captured in code alone. Today, more than 30,000 experts in our network collectively earn over $3 million a day.
Mercor is creating a new category of work where expertise powers AI advancement. Achieving this requires an ambitious, fast-paced and deeply committed team. You’ll work alongside researchers, operators, and AI companies at the forefront of shaping the systems that are redefining society. Mercor is a profitable Series C company valued at $10 billion. We work in-person five days a week in our San Francisco, NYC, or London offices.
About The Role
Mercor’s Head of People Ops will own the operational backbone of our people function. This role combines traditional HR leadership with operational problem solving across a global workforce.
You will design and implement the systems, policies, and processes that allow Mercor to scale rapidly while maintaining a high-performance culture. This includes supporting employees across jurisdictions, building compliant employment structures internationally, and ensuring our team has the support needed to operate effectively in a demanding environment.
This role reports directly to the executive team and will work closely with finance, legal, and operations leadership.
Core Responsibilities
- Systems & Infrastructure – manage and optimize Mercor’s HR systems (HRIS, payroll, benefits administration, and internal data infrastructure)
- Own the employee lifecycle – onboarding, offboarding, promotions, role changes, and performance review cycles
- Policies and procedures – establish reliable and scalable HR processes as the company grows
- Reporting & analytics – headcount, retention, attrition, performance, and planning
- Compliance – ensure compliance with local employment laws and requirements; partner with legal and finance on international payroll compliance and immigration matters, manage employment documentation, policies and internal compliance processes
Additional Responsibilities
Mercor is scaling quickly, and focused on building and developing a world-class people organization. This role will support Mercor employees across a number of HR topics while we build the HR team.
- Benefits administration: oversee benefits programs and implementation with Mercor’s benefits partner
- HR business partnership: work with leadership teams on performance management, planning, and organizational design
- Employee relations: serve as point of contact for employee relations matters
What We’re Looking For
- 8 - 10+ years of experience in People Operations, HR, or related operational roles in fast-paced, and hyper-growth technology companies
- Experience supporting international workforces (e.g. India)
- Exceptional ability to manage ambiguity and instituting structure in a dynamic environment with multiple parallel priorities
- Strong understanding of employment compliance and HR operations
- Systems-oriented – you enjoy building processes and infrastructure that scale.
- Possesses high integrity and discretion when managing sensitive employee data and situations
- Strong partner to leadership teams and comfortable operating with significant ownership
Compensation
- Base compensation of $180 - 250k
- Generous equity grant and annual performance bonus
- $15K relocation bonus (for moving to the Bay Area)
- $10K housing bonus (if you live within 0.5 miles of our office)
- $1.5K monthly stipend for meals
- Free Equinox membership
- $200 monthly laundry & cleaning reimbursement
- $200 monthly personal wellness reimbursement
- Health, Dental, Vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
Compensation Range: $180K - $250K
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- LANXESS5
- Socure5
- Fidelity Investments4
- Sotheby's4
- TikTok4
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software45
- Banking & Financial Services21
- Investment & Asset Management18
- Insurance14
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals12
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in head of people operations jobs.
- 7 or more years of progressive HR leadership experience, including managing HR teams
- Demonstrated experience building or scaling people programs across the full employee lifecycle
- Proficiency with an HRIS platform such as Workday, BambooHR, or Rippling
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, organizational psychology, or a related field
- Experience developing and executing talent acquisition, retention, and workforce planning strategies
- SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent senior HR certification preferred by many employers
Tips for Your Head Of People Operations Job Search
Quantify your people programs' impact
Recruiters for head of people operations roles expect metrics, not just duties. Tie your resume bullets to outcomes like retention improvement, hiring velocity, or engagement score changes. Vague descriptions of 'overseeing HR functions' won't separate you from other senior candidates.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists head of people operations openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Tailor your resume to company stage
A scaling Series B startup wants someone who can build from scratch. A public company wants policy governance and compliance depth. Read each job description for signals about company stage and reframe your experience to match what that stage actually demands.
Target openings aligned with your HRIS expertise
Many listings specify a preferred HRIS platform like Workday, BambooHR, or Rippling. Filter your search toward companies using systems you know well. Switching platforms at the leadership level is possible, but demonstrated fluency shortens your ramp and strengthens your application.
Prepare for a culture and values interview round
Head of people operations candidates almost always face a dedicated culture or values-fit conversation with the CEO or leadership team. Prepare specific examples of how you've shaped culture intentionally, not just maintained it, including decisions you made that weren't universally popular.
Negotiate scope before discussing compensation
Clarify team size, reporting structure, and whether the role has a seat at the executive table before any compensation discussion. These structural factors define the real seniority of the position, and you'll negotiate from a stronger position once you understand what you're actually taking on.
Head Of People Operations Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most head of people operationss?
The companies hiring the most head of people operationss right now include LANXESS, Socure, and Fidelity Investments, with the largest share of openings in California, New York, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand tends to be strongest at growth-stage companies adding headcount and at larger organizations undergoing restructuring or systems transitions.
How many head of people operations jobs are remote?
About 30% of head of people operations openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, making it one of the more flexible senior leadership roles in terms of location. Sub-functions like HR systems management, people analytics, and compensation design tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while culture-building and employee relations responsibilities often pull toward on-site presence.
How do you become a head of people operations?
Most people reach head of people operations by progressing through HR generalist, HR business partner, and HR director roles before stepping into a function-wide leadership position. Building cross-functional experience across talent acquisition, compensation, and organizational development is important. Earning a senior HR certification and leading at least one significant people program end-to-end, such as a benefits overhaul or HRIS implementation, strengthens your candidacy considerably.
Can I get a head of people operations job without extensive HR leadership experience?
Getting hired without deep HR leadership experience is difficult at this level, but a few paths exist. Candidates who have led people functions at small startups, even with informal titles, can position that experience as equivalent. Strong operational leaders who built out internal HR infrastructure, even without an HR title, have made the transition by emphasizing outcomes over credentials and targeting early-stage companies willing to bet on a generalist operator.
What does the head of people operations interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter or HR screen, followed by a hiring manager conversation focused on your leadership philosophy and program experience. From there, expect a panel interview with executives or department heads assessing cross-functional fit, and often a practical component such as a people strategy presentation or a case study on an organizational challenge. A final conversation with the CEO is common at smaller companies.
Where can I find and apply to head of people operations jobs?
You can find and apply to head of people operations jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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