Director of People Operations
Reality Defender
Who we are. Reality Defender is an award-winning cybersecurity company helping enterprises and governments detect deepfakes and AI-generated media. Utilizing a patented multi-model approach, Reality Defender is robust against the bleeding edge of generative platforms producing video, audio, imagery, and text media. Reality Defender's API-first deepfake detection platform empowers teams and developers alike to identify fraud, disinformation campaigns, and harmful deepfakes in real time. Backed by world class investors including DCVC, Illuminate Financial, Y Combinator, Booz Allen Hamilton, IBM, Accenture, Rackhouse, and Argon VC, Reality Defender works with leading enterprise clients, financial institutions, and governments in order to ensure AI-generated media is not used for malicious purposes. YouTube: Reality Defender Wins RSA Most Innovative Startup The Director of People Operations Role (Part-Time). We are seeking a Director of People Operations (Part-Time) to lead and scale our people function, with the option to convert to a full-time role after 3-6 months. This role will be responsible for building foundational HR processes, supporting talent strategy, and ensuring a strong, compliant, and engaging employee experience. This part-time role based in NYC is ideal for a strategic HR leader who enjoys building from the ground up, thrives in startup environments, and is comfortable balancing high-level strategy with hands-on execution. Responsibilities include: Define and lead People Operations strategy, including organizational design, workforce planning, and employee experience Build and implement core HR processes including onboarding, performance management, and employee lifecycle management Partner with leadership to support hiring plans, compensation strategy, and talent development Ensure compliance with employment laws, policies, and best practices across regulated and high-compliance environments Oversee HR systems, documentation, and reporting, ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality Support employee relations, engagement initiatives, and internal communications Collaborate with recruiting to support hiring operations and candidate experience Advise leadership on organizational health, culture, and people-related decision-making Who you are. 6+ years of experience in Human Resources, People Operations, or related roles Experience in a leadership or senior HR role, ideally in a startup or high-growth environment Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment law, and compliance requirements Experience building HR processes and programs from the ground up Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to advise senior leadership Strong organizational and problem-solving skills What we offer. Reality Defender offers the following benefits to all our employees, regardless of location: Healthcare plans with 100% premium coverage for employees and partial coverage available for dependents Dental and Vision plans with 100% premium coverage for employees and their dependents Short/Long-term disability and life insurance plans with 100% premium coverage for employees FSA/HSA and 401k programs Equity compensation 20 days of PTO per year 12 weeks of Parental Leave Learning and Development budget Monthly wellness benefits Annual company-sponsored offsite For employees working from Reality Defender’s HQ in NYC, we offer the following benefits: Daily in-office lunch through UberEats Commuter benefits Remote Fridays Happy Hours and other local events #J-18808-Ljbffr Reality Defender
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