Director of People

WHO WE ARE
GridUnity is the industry leader in interconnection life cycle management, delivering cutting-edge software solutions that eliminate bottlenecks in the interconnection process and accelerate the transition to a more affordable, sustainable, and resilient energy future. Our Mission
We unite all grid interconnection stakeholders on a single platform that converts centralized data into actionable intelligence and accelerates the transition to a reliable, sustainable, and cost-efficient electric grid. GridUnity is a trusted partner to leading utilities, grid operators, and policymakers.

Our technology solutions tackle the interconnection queue backlog by significantly reducing processing times. Whether cutting transmission interconnection timelines from years to months or enabling distribution applications to be processed within a day, we help accelerate energy projects at every scale. Our Vision
Energizing the planet with a faster, smarter, and more sustainable grid.

The Opportunity
We’re seeking a Director of People who thrives in the dynamic realities of a scaling SaaS company. You will partner closely with the CFO and the Operations Team, comprising five additional people, to strengthen, standardize, and scale our people systems.
This role requires a true player coach mentality, blending strategy with hands-on execution. It’s ideal for someone who enjoys building, improving, and operationalizing HR processes.
As GridUnity scales, this role can evolve to include greater ownership and leadership responsibilities within People Operations.

Team Dynamics
You’ll oversee and partner with an existing HR Manager who supports core people operations. This role is responsible for strengthening the function’s structure, accountability, and scalability. As we grow, you will assess team design and resource needs to ensure the People & Talent department is built for long-term success.

Why This Role Matters
Our business is scaling. Now we need our people systems to scale with the same clarity and discipline.
We’re looking for someone who will:
Bring cohesion and consistency across the full employee lifecycle

Design scalable systems that support growth without adding unnecessary complexity

Elevate manager capability through thoughtful performance and development frameworks

Reinforce and evolve our culture as the organization grows

Create clarity, accountability, and fairness in how people decisions are made

Above all, the successful candidate brings grit, resilience, and a curious, solutions-oriented mindset — someone who sees ambiguity as an opportunity to build, not a signal that something is broken.

Key Responsibilities
People Operations
Partner with the CFO and the Operations Team to set HR priorities, translate strategy into action, and measure progress

Audit and refine HR processes, documentation, and workflows to create a cohesive operating model

Provide guidance, structure, and support to the HR Manager while strengthening team capacity

Champion our values throughout all people programs and communication

Support assessment and selection of future HRIS or relevant HR software

Talent Acquisition
Lead full-cycle recruiting alongside the HR Manager in the US (intake, sourcing, assessments, scheduling, offers, close). Ashby ATS experience is a plus

Improve and edit our recruiting playbook for scalability and determine long-term resourcing once it’s established

Partner with our department heads to define role requirements, competencies, and success profiles, and lead active recruiting

Ensure hiring is aligned with GridUnity’s values and stage and can support SaaS scaling needs

Performance Management & Compensation Leveling
Refine or redesign the performance management cycle

Evaluate the effectiveness of our current compensation leveling system and propose improvements

Leverage Pave and similar tools to benchmark data to inform compensation bands

Learning & Development
Lay the foundation for our 2026 Manager Training Program

Audit currently fragmented L&D practices

Build a cohesive L&D framework centered on employee enablement, skill development, and leadership readiness

Employee Experience & Lifecycle
Strengthen and standardize the entire employee lifecycle starting with onboarding to ongoing engagement and development pathways through offboarding

Refine the currently specialized and siloed onboarding program and build a unified quality onboarding program that is aligned with GridUnity values

Ensure People processes remain human-centered, consistent, and scalable across a remote workforce

Benefits & Compliance (Light Oversight)
Liaise with our PEO (Sequoia One) on benefits, payroll, and compliance

Maintain alignment with compliance needs while avoiding unnecessary complexity

What Great Looks Like
You will thrive in this role if you:
Have hands-on HR leadership experience in a scaling SaaS or tech environment (50–250 employees)

Bring grit, resilience, and a curious problem-solver mindset — seeing ambiguity as a puzzle, not a problem

Balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution

Lead with humility, sound judgment, and a bias toward action

Enjoy building order from emerging systems

Are energized by partnering closely with leaders and helping people grow

Understand remote culture and how to unify distributed teams

This Role Is Not for You If…
You require a large HR team from day one

You do not thrive in ambiguity that accompanies a quickly growing/scaling SaaS organization

You get frustrated by evolving priorities or resource constraints

You want exclusively strategic work without operational ownership

OUR CULTURE
We are a lean, fast-moving team that values bold thinking, reliability, and continuous learning. We operate with radical transparency, embrace scrappiness, and build solutions that anticipate customer needs. We also believe work should be fun and fulfilling — what we call “funfillment.”
The right candidate is energized by working in a scaling, mission-driven company where they can shape processes, wear multiple hats, and grow alongside the business.

BENEFITS/PERKS
Competitive compensation packages that recognize your expertise and contributions

Remote-first culture that provides flexibility and balance

Professional development opportunities, including training, mentorship, and career pathing

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one

Short- and long-term disability and basic life insurance at no cost to you

401(k) plan with a 4% match to help secure your future

Flexible PTO and a supportive work culture that values balance

Mission-driven work with the opportunity to make a significant impact in the energy sector

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT
This position may involve access to data and systems subject to U.S. critical infrastructure protection regulations. Accordingly, this role is restricted to individuals who qualify as “U.S. persons,” defined by federal law as U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), asylees, or refugees.

OUR COMMITMENT TO APPLICANTS
GridUnity is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, arrest and conviction record, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where every team member feels valued, supported, and able to bring their authentic self to work.
If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please email careers@gridunity.com.
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