About Turing
Based in Palo Alto, California, Turing is the world’s first AI-powered tech services company. It has reimagined tech services from the ground up with AI by offering AI-vetted and matched talent, AI-accelerated development, and access to AI transformation experts who have built many of the most iconic Silicon Valley companies.
Founded in 2018, the company has experienced tremendous growth with three million global developers on its Talent Cloud and 900+ clients. Turing has received numerous awards, including Forbes’s 2022 “One of America’s Best Startup Employers,” being ranked #1 in The Information’s 2021 Annual List of most promising B2B Companies and Fast Company’s “Annual List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies.”
The company’s leadership team comprises both AI technologists from leading organizations including Meta, Google, Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, Twitter, Stanford, Caltech, MIT as well as tech consulting veterans from Accenture, Cognizant, Capgemini, McKinsey, Bain, and more.
Job Description: Director, People Team
As the Director, People Team (HRBPs, HR Generalists, and Employee Relations), you will lead and scale the HRBP and HR Generalist functions across the company while overseeing the Employee Relations strategy. Supporting all business functions, you will ensure HR strategies align with company-wide goals, foster a high-performing, inclusive culture, and address team member needs with a hands-on, adaptable approach. This role requires navigating a fast-paced, high-growth environment with a geographically dispersed workforce.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and Scale HRBP and Generalist Teams
- Oversee, mentor, and develop a team of HRBPs and HR Generalists and there to support all business functions with 3-4 direct reports and total org size of ~20.
- Ensure alignment of HR strategies with company-wide objectives across delivery and non-delivery teams.
- Employee Relations Leadership
- Build and scale the Employee Relations function, ensuring it aligns with best practices and the company’s values.
- Manage and resolve complex employee relations cases while driving a positive team member experience.
- Strategic HR Partnership
- Serve as a strategic advisor to leaders, providing guidance on organizational transformation, talent development, and change management.
- Lead succession planning, performance management, and leadership development initiatives.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with key stakeholders, including Talent Acquisition, Finance, and Legal, to execute business and HR plans effectively.
- Align workforce strategies with business priorities through strong collaboration across functions.
- Scaling HR Processes and Programs
- Design and implement scalable HR programs and processes that meet the needs of a rapidly growing organization.
- Continuously improve HR operations and team member experiences through data-driven strategies.
Qualifications:
- HR Leadership
- Proven experience leading HRBP and HR Generalist teams in a global, high-growth environment.
- Expertise in talent management, employee relations, and HR program development.
- Employee Relations Expertise
- Strong track record of managing complex employee relations issues, fostering trust, and ensuring a positive team member experience.
- Strategic Thinking and Analytics
- Deep understanding of business priorities and the ability to use data-driven insights to influence HR and business strategies.
- Influence and Relationship Building
- Exceptional relationship-building skills with the ability to influence and coach senior leaders.
- Collaborative approach to driving cross-functional initiatives.
- Global Experience
- Experience managing HR functions for multinational workforces, ensuring cultural alignment and inclusivity across regions.
- Experience
- Typically 10+ years of HR experience, including leading HRBP, HR Generalist, and Employee Relations teams.
- Amazing work culture (Super collaborative & supportive work environment; 5 days a week)
- Awesome colleagues (Surround yourself with top talent from Meta, Google, LinkedIn etc. as well as people with deep startup experience)
- Competitive compensation
- Flexible working hours
- Full-time remote opportunity
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Turing is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. At Turing we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace and celebrate authenticity, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
For applicants from the European Union, please review Turing's GDPR notice here.
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