Director, People Operations (Sunnyvale)

About CeribellCeribell is a medical technology company focused on transforming the diagnosis and management of patients with serious neurological conditions. The Ceribell System is a novel, point-of-care electroencephalography (“EEG”) platform specifically designed to address the unmet needs of patients in the acute care setting, and is being used in hundreds of community hospitals, large academic facilities and major IDN's across the country. Our entire team is driven by a shared commitment to transforming the landscape of critical care through our rapid seizure detection technology, come join the movement!Position Overview:As Ceribell continues to evolve and expand, we’re seeking a strategic People Operations leader to strengthen the systems and processes that power our employee experience, internal mobility, and operational integrity. This role leads the People Operations Core function and drives infrastructure, compliance, lifecycle execution, and data reliability across the organization.You’ll shape and manage employee lifecycle programs, direct HR systems strategy, and coordinate cross-functional efforts with Payroll, IT, Finance, Legal, Stock Admin, and Talent. You’ll also own Talent Acquisition Operations and Talent Management Operations, ensuring our recruiting and development infrastructure is efficient, scalable, and aligned with company goals.Additionally, you’ll partner closely with our Compensation & Benefits lead to support the seamless execution of benefits, compensation, and equity programs. This is a highly strategic role with meaningful influence on the People team’s ability to scale effectively.What You’ll Do:Lead and develop the People Operations Core team, setting priorities, monitoring workload, and supporting growthOwn the long-term strategy, administration, and continuous improvement of core HR systems, including the HCM platform, performance tools, and help desk systems, in partnership with IT for technical support and integrationDesign, implement, and scale employee lifecycle processes such as onboarding, offboarding, internal mobility, promotions, and leaves of absenceEnsure compliance across employee recordkeeping, audit readiness, and documentation standardsOwn Talent Acquisition Operations, ensuring structured workflows, accurate data, and smooth coordination between stakeholdersOversee Talent Management Operations, supporting goal-setting, performance cycles, development programs, and system logisticsPartner with Compensation & Benefits to support program delivery for equity, compensation, and benefitsServe as a cross-functional leader and escalation point across Payroll, IT, Legal, Finance, Stock Admin, and Talent AcquisitionDrive improvements in People processes, service delivery, and internal documentation through thoughtful change managementPartner with Finance and the Data Analytics team to guide HR dashboards, headcount reporting, and workforce insights that support strategic decision-makingWhat You Bring: 10+ years of progressive People Operations experience, with at least 2 years in a formal leadership roleDeep expertise in HR systems strategy, configuration, and administration, especially HCM, performance, and ticketing platforms (e.g., HiBob, Greenhouse)Experience leading operational and compliance programs at scale in high-growth or regulated environmentsFamiliarity with cross-functional People Operations topics including compensation execution, equity logistics, and immigration coordinationProven ability to develop teams, build process infrastructure, and lead through complexityStrong communication and relationship-building skills across all levels of the organizationA strategic mindset with a bias toward structure, clarity, and scalable solutionsCompensation Range$170,000—$235,000 USDA candidate’s final salary offer will be based on their skills, education, work location and experience, and thus it may differ from the posted range. Compensation may also include bonuses consistent with Ceribell’s corporate compensation plan. Note, the above description is not all-encompassing and Ceribell reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time.In addition to your base compensation, Ceribell offers eligible employees the following:Performance-based incentive compensation (varies by role)Equity opportunities100% Employer paid Health Benefits for Employees50% - 70% Employer paid Health, Dental & Vision for dependents (depending on plan selection)100% paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance 401(k) with a generous company matchEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a discountMonthly cell phone stipendFlexible paid time off13 Paid Holidays + 3 Company Wellness DaysExcellent parental leave policyFantastic culture with tremendous career advancement opportunitiesJoining a mission-minded organization!Application Deadline: OngoingOther Job DetailsCeribell reports transfers of value to health care providers (HCPs) as required by federal and state transparency laws. These laws and implementing regulations require Ceribell to provide government agencies with HCPs’ names, addresses and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. If you are an HCP and we pay or reimburse your recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Ceribell, your name, address and the amount of payments made may be reported to the government.Equal Opportunity EmployerCeribell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. 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