Atomus Partners · 4 hours ago
Director of HR & People Ops Services (Remote - Client Facing)
Atomus Partners is a women-led, fully remote fractional HR and Finance firm that helps growing companies build strong, scalable people and operational foundations. The Director of HR Services is responsible for both strategic HR client delivery and leading the internal HR function, focusing on client-facing HR work and leadership development.
Management Consulting
Responsibilities
Serve as a senior HR advisor to select clients, particularly those in: Startup, scale-up, PE/VC-backed, or transformation stages
Lead complex HR initiatives across: Compliance and risk management, Benefits strategy, Talent management and performance frameworks, HR systems and automation, Organizational planning and change, Employee relations and sensitive issues
Conduct HR audits and deliver actionable recommendations
Support executive teams with practical, business-aligned HR strategy
Lead, mentor, and grow our HR team
Own training and ramp-up for new HR teammates
Establish and continuously improve internal HR service delivery processes
Oversee client onboarding, ensuring consistency, quality, and strong first impressions
Coach HR Managers on: HR competencies, Prioritization and workload management, Executive presence and communication
Partner with leadership to identify gaps, develop talent, and scale the team thoughtfully
Ensure consistent, high-quality HR delivery across all client accounts
Qualification
Required
8–10+ years of progressive HR experience, with clear leadership responsibility
Proven experience in: Startups, scale-ups, and/or PE/VC-backed companies
High-growth or evolving environments
Strong people leader with a track record of mentoring and developing HR talent
Comfortable balancing strategy and execution
Highly organized, decisive, and able to lead through ambiguity
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Deep knowledge of: Employment law and compliance (multi-state required; CA experience strongly preferred)
Compensation and benefits strategy
Organizational design and workforce planning
Employee relations and investigations
Strong understanding of HR systems and process automation
Company
Atomus Partners
Atomus -- the Latin word for atoms, which are the basic building blocks of the universe.