Senior People Operations Director (Systems & Data)

Join Ironclad, a fast-growing company focused on revolutionizing the contract lifecycle management process. As the Senior People Operations Director, you will lead the strategy, roadmap, and execution for People operations, systems, and data. You will modernize the core People infrastructure, improve workforce data quality, and drive people analytics and executive reporting. You will also serve as a strategic partner to the Chief People Officer and the People leadership team.

• Lead the strategy, roadmap, and execution for People operations, systems, and data at Ironclad, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Own and modernize the core People infrastructure, including HR systems, workflows, data governance, and reporting foundations, to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Drive workforce data quality and establish clear governance for core employee, organizational, and planning data, translating complex data into clear insights for business leaders.
• Strong analytical fluency, including experience designing reporting frameworks, identifying root causes, and translating data into executive-level decisions
• Demonstrated judgment in balancing service, rigor, speed, and change management in a dynamic environment
• 4+ years leading managers and building high-performing operational, systems, or analytics teams
• Proven success leading systems implementations, process redesign, or operating-model improvements that materially improved scale, quality, or speed
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience across People Operations, People Systems, HR Technology, Workforce Planning, Business Operations, or a related field in a high-growth environment
• A builder’s mindset, strong ownership instincts, and high standards for execution
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to bring clarity to ambiguity and align stakeholders around decisions
• Deep experience with HRIS, payroll, planning, and adjacent enterprise systems, along with a strong understanding of how data should flow across them
• A practical, hands-on orientation: you can move between strategic design, operational detail, and executive influence with ease
• Clear point of view on how AI and automation can improve People work, paired with discipline around governance, quality, and adoption
• Experience building strong cross-functional partnerships with Finance, IT, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders