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Remote Head of Human Resources Operations jobs are open across HR technology, healthcare, financial services, and enterprise software companies building distributed workforces. Remote-first firms and large organizations managing geographically dispersed teams are actively hiring, from senior director-level roles to executive head of human resources operations positions. Employers hiring remotely right now include Respiris, Dover, and ChowNow. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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As our Head of People Operations, you will serve as the strategic people leader for the organization, partnering closely with the CEO and executive team to align talent strategy with business objectives. While the existing People team is well-positioned to continue managing day-to-day HR operations, this role will focus on organizational effectiveness, executive coaching, workforce planning, leadership development, recruiting strategy, and building scalable people programs. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable influencing executive decisions, leading organizational change, and rolling up their sleeves to drive execution across People & Culture.
Reports to the Chief Executive Officer and will oversee the People & Culture and the Recruiting team.
This is a remote role based in the United States with a preference for candidates in the Los Angeles area. Please note: ChowNow is not eligible to employ in every state and the recruiting team will confirm location and eligibility before moving past initial stages.
Specifically, you will:
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Serve as the primary strategic People partner to the CEO and executive leadership team.
Lead organizational design initiatives, including team structure, role clarity, spans and layers, and organizational effectiveness.
Develop and execute workforce planning strategies aligned with business priorities and growth plans.
Drive performance management, succession planning, and talent review processes to strengthen leadership bench and organizational capability.Oversee executive recruiting strategy and partner with leaders on critical hiring decisions and talent assessment.
Coach leaders through organizational change, employee relations, leadership challenges, and team effectiveness.
Design and implement leadership development and manager capability programs that improve leadership effectiveness across the organization.
Use people analytics and business data to identify organizational risks, inform decisions, and measure the effectiveness of people programs.
Evaluate and improve People processes, systems, and operating models to increase efficiency and scalability, including thoughtful use of automation and AI where appropriate.
Provide leadership and development for the People team while ensuring continued operational excellence across HR, Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Compliance, and Employee Experience.
You Should Apply If You Have:
10+ years of progressive Human Resources leadership experience, including leading the People function for a dynamic organization.
Experience overseeing Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, and Learning & Development functions.
Demonstrated success partnering with CEOs and executive leadership teams on organizational strategy.
Deep expertise in organizational design, workforce planning, succession planning, and performance management.
Strong executive coaching and leadership development experience.
Experience leading organizational change, restructures, and scaling organizations through periods of growth or transformation.
Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
Experience building and improving people processes using data and metrics.
Excellent communication, influence, and stakeholder management skills.
Advanced HR certification (SPHR, SHRM-SCP) is preferred.
Bonus: Experience supporting employees in Canada, with knowledge of provincial employment laws (particularly British Columbia and Ontario).
About Our Benefits:
- Estimated Base Salary: $197,000-$257,000 (depending on candidate experience and location)
- The salary range listed reflects base compensation only. This position is also eligible to participate in the company's performance bonus program, which provides an additional variable pay opportunity based on company performance
- Ongoing training and growth opportunities.
- A "Best Place to Work" winner multiple times where we focus on creating a great employee experience.
- Rock solid medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Mental Health Coverage - we offer several programs to support your mental health and wellness goals.
- Unlimited Paid Vacation. We expect you to work hard, but still enjoy your personal life
- 7 weeks of baby bonding time for all new parents (within the first year of birth or adoption), 8 Weeks of Paid Pregnancy Leave.
- 401(k) Matching
- Employer-contributing student loan assistance program or continuing education reimbursement program
- Employee Stock Incentive Plan.
- Pet insurance for your fur babies
- Consistent & fair leadership: we’ll share info, set clear goals, show you respect, and treat everyone fairly.
- Enough freedom to spread your wings while still holding you accountable.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
As our Head of People Operations, you will serve as the strategic people leader for the organization, partnering closely with the CEO and executive team to align talent strategy with business objectives. While the existing People team is well-positioned to continue managing day-to-day HR operations, this role will focus on organizational effectiveness, executive coaching, workforce planning, leadership development, recruiting strategy, and building scalable people programs. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable influencing executive decisions, leading organizational change, and rolling up their sleeves to drive execution across People & Culture.
Reports to the Chief Executive Officer and will oversee the People & Culture and the Recruiting team.
This is a remote role based in the United States with a preference for candidates in the Los Angeles area. Please note: ChowNow is not eligible to employ in every state and the recruiting team will confirm location and eligibility before moving past initial stages.
Specifically, you will:
-
Serve as the primary strategic People partner to the CEO and executive leadership team.
Lead organizational design initiatives, including team structure, role clarity, spans and layers, and organizational effectiveness.
Develop and execute workforce planning strategies aligned with business priorities and growth plans.
Drive performance management, succession planning, and talent review processes to strengthen leadership bench and organizational capability.Oversee executive recruiting strategy and partner with leaders on critical hiring decisions and talent assessment.
Coach leaders through organizational change, employee relations, leadership challenges, and team effectiveness.
Design and implement leadership development and manager capability programs that improve leadership effectiveness across the organization.
Use people analytics and business data to identify organizational risks, inform decisions, and measure the effectiveness of people programs.
Evaluate and improve People processes, systems, and operating models to increase efficiency and scalability, including thoughtful use of automation and AI where appropriate.
Provide leadership and development for the People team while ensuring continued operational excellence across HR, Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Compliance, and Employee Experience.
You Should Apply If You Have:
10+ years of progressive Human Resources leadership experience, including leading the People function for a dynamic organization.
Experience overseeing Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, and Learning & Development functions.
Demonstrated success partnering with CEOs and executive leadership teams on organizational strategy.
Deep expertise in organizational design, workforce planning, succession planning, and performance management.
Strong executive coaching and leadership development experience.
Experience leading organizational change, restructures, and scaling organizations through periods of growth or transformation.
Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
Experience building and improving people processes using data and metrics.
Excellent communication, influence, and stakeholder management skills.
Advanced HR certification (SPHR, SHRM-SCP) is preferred.
Bonus: Experience supporting employees in Canada, with knowledge of provincial employment laws (particularly British Columbia and Ontario).
About Our Benefits:
- Estimated Base Salary: $197,000-$257,000 (depending on candidate experience and location)
- The salary range listed reflects base compensation only. This position is also eligible to participate in the company's performance bonus program, which provides an additional variable pay opportunity based on company performance
- Ongoing training and growth opportunities.
- A "Best Place to Work" winner multiple times where we focus on creating a great employee experience.
- Rock solid medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Mental Health Coverage - we offer several programs to support your mental health and wellness goals.
- Unlimited Paid Vacation. We expect you to work hard, but still enjoy your personal life
- 7 weeks of baby bonding time for all new parents (within the first year of birth or adoption), 8 Weeks of Paid Pregnancy Leave.
- 401(k) Matching
- Employer-contributing student loan assistance program or continuing education reimbursement program
- Employee Stock Incentive Plan.
- Pet insurance for your fur babies
- Consistent & fair leadership: we’ll share info, set clear goals, show you respect, and treat everyone fairly.
- Enough freedom to spread your wings while still holding you accountable.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Science & Research
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote head of human resources operations jobs.
- 7 or more years of progressive HR experience including HR operations leadership
- Demonstrated expertise with HRIS platforms such as Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, or Oracle HCM
- Experience managing HR shared services or HR service delivery models
- PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification strongly preferred
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional HR process improvement and automation projects
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field required
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Apply early to remote roles that fit
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Show distributed team leadership in your resume
Remote employers want proof you've managed HR functions across geographically dispersed teams. Quantify the scope, such as the number of states covered, the size of the workforce you supported, or the number of remote employees under your HR programs.
Demonstrate async communication skills upfront
Remote head of human resources operations roles depend on written clarity. Prepare concise, well-structured cover letters and email responses, since remote hiring teams often judge your async communication before they ever schedule a call.
Highlight your HRIS and remote-work toolset
Remote employers screen for fluency with platforms like Workday, BambooHR, or Rippling alongside collaboration tools such as Slack and Notion. Name the systems you've administered or implemented, because remote teams need heads of HR operations who can get to work without an onboarding ramp.
Remote Head of Human Resources Operations Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote head of human resources operations job?
Remote employers screen head of human resources operations candidates for demonstrated ability to lead distributed teams, drive policy and process without in-person oversight, and communicate clearly in writing. Companies most likely to hire remotely are remote-first technology firms, HR software companies, and large enterprises with multi-state operations. Candidates who show async leadership experience, familiarity with HRIS platforms, and a history of building HR infrastructure across distributed environments stand out.
Which companies hire remote head of human resources operationss?
Companies hiring remote head of human resources operationss right now include Respiris, Dover, and ChowNow, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first technology firms, HR software companies, and large enterprises with distributed workforces across multiple states are the most consistent sources of remote head of human resources operations openings.
Can you get a remote head of human resources operations job with no experience?
Yes, but remote head of human resources operations roles at this seniority level are rarely entry-level, so most openings expect prior HR leadership experience. Entry-level remote paths into the field start with HR coordinator or HR generalist roles at remote-first companies, where you build independent work habits early. Demonstrating strong written communication, self-directed project ownership, and proficiency with remote HR tools can accelerate the progression toward an operations leadership role.
Do you need a degree for remote head of human resources operations jobs?
Not always, though many remote employers at this level list a bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field as a baseline expectation. What remote employers weigh most heavily is a documented history of building and scaling HR operations functions, familiarity with compliance across multiple states, and experience leading teams without in-person management. Professional certifications and measurable results often carry as much weight as a formal degree.
Which industries hire the most remote head of human resources operationss?
Remote head of human resources operations roles concentrate in Science & Research, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors hire remotely because their workforces are already distributed across time zones, making centralized in-office HR leadership impractical and remote operations leadership a structural necessity.
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