Director of People Operations

Job Description:

Location: 100% Remote (may work anywhere within the continental U.S., but not in jurisdictions in the Pacific Time Zone)  

Reports to: CEO / CTO / COO  

Salary Range: $165,000 – $190,000 base, plus bonus and equity style benefits (commensurate with experience)

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About MapLarge  

MapLarge is a high-growth software company building scalable, secure technology for enterprise and government customers. We’re mission-driven, growing fast, and looking for exceptional talent to help us scale responsibly and sustainably.

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Position Summary  

We’re seeking a strategic, hands-on Director of People Operations to lead and evolve our People function across both commercial and defense lines of business. You’ll be a trusted advisor to leadership, a steward of culture, and the architect of systems that enable sustainable scale—from ~100 to 300+ employees and beyond.

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Key Responsibilities

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Strategic People Leadership

• Work closely with executive leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, and leadership development  
• Drive a people roadmap aligned with company growth and values  
• Serve as a culture keeper through rapid hiring and change

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Talent & Performance

• Oversee end-to-end recruiting in collaboration with Talent Acquisition partners and hiring managers  
• Implement scalable performance management processes  
• Develop compensation planning, benchmarking, and leveling frameworks

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Operations & Compliance

• Own HRIS, onboarding/offboarding, benefits administration, and People analytics  
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state employment laws and government contract regulations  
• Design and maintain employee handbooks, internal policies, and lifecycle management

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Employee Experience

• Lead internal communications, engagement strategies, and feedback loops  
• Equip managers with best practices for people leadership and cohesion  
• Foster a transparent, high-trust working environment

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Requirements

• 7–10+ years in People Ops / HR, including leadership roles in high-growth software environments  
• Expertise in employment law, benefits, compensation, and multi-state compliance (government contractor experience a plus)  
• Proven track record scaling People operations from ~100 to 300+ employees  
• High emotional intelligence, excellent communication, and strong judgment  
• Experience in defense/government contracting or cleared environments is preferred

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Perks & Benefits

• Opportunity to shape the entire People function at a scaling company  
• Mission-driven work across both defense and commercial sectors  
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and flexible work arrangements

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MapLarge is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.