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Head of People Ops

US - Remote

Osano is hiring a Head of People Ops to design, lead, and evolve the next chapter of our People function. Reporting directly to the CFO, you’ll be a strategic partner in shaping the company’s growth through our most important asset: our people.We’re looking for a hands-on, systems-minded leader who sees people as a strategic growth lever, someone who’s excited to build scalable programs, strengthen manager effectiveness, and create an environment where employees can do their best work. 

This role blends strategy and action. You’ll partner closely with executives to align People priorities to business goals, while also rolling up your sleeves to refine processes, implement performance systems, and foster a high-trust, high-performance culture. The ideal candidate is an experienced People Operations leader who thrives in operational clarity, embraces technology (including AI) to streamline work, and is energized by scaling a remote-first team. 

Sound like you? Keep reading!  

​​Osano is an Austin area, venture-backed startup focused on creating transparency in data. Osano is a B-corp (public benefit corp), which means that, although we are a for-profit company, we are mission-oriented, and we wake up every morning with the goal of doing well by doing good. 

 

The Role 

Talent Growth and Acquisition 

  • Design and implement scalable systems for performance management, learning, and manager development that strengthen organizational capabilities.
  • Develop career pathing frameworks that enable internal mobility, skill growth, and succession readiness.
  • Partner with hiring managers and recruiters to ensure a strong, diverse talent pipeline and consistent, high-quality candidate experience. 

Strategic Workforce Planning 

  • Act as a strategic partner to the executive team on org design, workforce planning, and talent strategy, aligning People priorities with business objectives.
  • Lead headcount planning and hiring operations in close collaboration with Finance and functional leaders, ensuring accurate, transparent forecasting.
  • Build scalable systems that strengthen feedback loops, increase planning accuracy, and surface actionable insights. 

People Infrastructure and Compliance 

  • Refine and manage People systems—including compensation, benefits, and HR platforms—with a focus on scalability, automation, and ownership.
  • Ensure compliance with labor laws and internal policies across all U.S. states and applicable international jurisdictions.
  • Develop and maintain People analytics dashboards for real-time visibility into engagement, sentiment, turnover, and hiring performance. 

Culture and Employee Experience 

  • Foster an inclusive, high-trust culture across our remote-first team through thoughtful programs, connection opportunities, and recognition.
  • Oversee the full employee lifecycle—from onboarding to offboarding—with equity, clarity, and engagement at the forefront.
  • Build continuous feedback loops to translate employee and manager input into measurable performance and culture improvements. 


About You

Must-Have Experience 

  • 8+ years of HR experience (such as: talent acquisition, people operations, compensation), as well as 2+ years owning a People Ops function in a high-growth environment.
  • Deep knowledge of modern HR practices across compliance, culture, performance management, and compensation design.
  • Proven ability to scale People systems during growth, reorganization, or evolving business needs.
  • Strong strategic mindset with the ability to operationalize ideas into scalable, repeatable processes.
  • Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with experience partnering across all levels of an organization.
  • Practical understanding of where AI and automation add value in People Ops, with real examples of driving efficiency and insight.
  • Familiarity with tools like Justworks, CultureAmp, Greenhouse, and Slack.
  • Track record of leading with trust, empathy, and a culture-first mindset in a remote or distributed environment. 

Must-Have Qualities 

  • Systems Thinker — you see how processes connect and design solutions that scale without unnecessary complexity.
  • Strategic + Hands-On — you’re equally comfortable shaping long-term People strategy and getting into the operational details.
  • Collaborative — you work effectively with executives, managers, and teams across the business to align and deliver on shared goals.
  • Data-Informed — you leverage analytics to guide decision-making and measure impact.
  • Culture Advocate — you believe People Ops drives not only engagement but also performance and business success. 

Nice-to-Haves 

  • Experience in tech, software, or SaaS—especially in high-growth or remote-first companies.
  • Professional HR certifications (SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR).
  • Experience designing programs for compliance across international jurisdictions.
  • Familiarity with Justworks, CultureAmp, Greenhouse, Slack 

 

Compensation

Based on your skills and experience, you can expect your annual base compensation to be between $160,000 and $175,000. We want everyone at Osano to have a stake in our success, so you'll also receive stock options upon joining the company.

 

Benefits 

  • Fair-pay compensation and ownership interest/equity!   
  • Unlimited paid time off + a requirement to take at least two weeks off per year.   
  • We're a Best Place for Working Parents and offer paid parental leave for all new parents + we believe that family (however you define it) always comes first.   
  • Osano sponsors individual premiums at 100% and dependent premiums at 50% for Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance via Aetna.   
  • A fully + permanently remote company so you can work from anywhere in the U.S.   
  • Receive a Macbook + $1,000 to craft your home workspace.   
  • Annual $300 learning & development stipend to fuel your career and growth.  
  • Annual company trip designed to foster connection, creativity, and having fun!   
  • Mental health benefits with free memberships to mindfulness + talk therapy services. 

Why Us

  • We’re a welcoming team that's dependable, curious, moves fast, and full of talented people! 
  • We’re a B-corporation with a mission that matters, and we’re in a high-growth space with even more potential.
  • You'll have access to (and a hand in) our training programs, well-defined career paths, and a leadership team that values professional development.
  • We’re a Great Place to Work for the fourth year in a row, with 97% of employees saying it’s a great place to work.

 

A Bit More About Osano 

Osano is a leading data privacy platform that helps organizations quickly and confidently comply with laws like GDPR, CCPA, and other global privacy regulations. From consent management to vendor risk monitoring, Osano makes complex privacy tasks refreshingly simple, so companies can focus on what they do best, while we handle the rest.

We’re backed by top-tier investors including Baird Capital, Jump Capital, and LiveOak, and we’re scaling fast with a multi-year runway and ambitious growth plans. We’ve also been recognized as a Great Place to Work for four years running, with 97% of employees saying Osano is a great place to work.

As we grow, we're looking for individuals who lean into modern technologies and smarter systems to drive efficiency, clarity, and speed; both in our product and in how we operate. If you're excited by the idea of helping build a high-growth, privacy-first company that embraces thoughtful automation, emerging tech, and intentional collaboration, we’d love to hear from you.

Osano is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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