Job description
Our mission at Greenhouse is to make every company great at hiring – so we go to great lengths to hire great people because we believe that they’re the foundation of our success. At Greenhouse, you’ll join a team that collaborates purposefully, fosters inclusivity, and communicates with transparency and accountability so we can help companies measurably improve the way they hire.
Join us to do the best work of your career, solving meaningful problems with remarkable teams.
Greenhouse is looking for a Director of IDEA & People Experienceto join our team!
Reporting into VP, People Success, this role is pivotal in shaping our culture, ensuring IDEA principles are embedded in all our practices, and enhancing the employee experience for our global, remote-first workforce. You will lead a dedicated team, drive cross-functional alignment on people-centric initiatives, and act as a trusted advisor to leadership. You will lead a dedicated team, drive cross-functional alignment on people-centric initiatives, and act as a trusted advisor to leadership. In this role, you will work closely with the entire People Leadership Team (PLTx), executive leadership (SLT and ELT), and partner with teams like Marketing to amplify our IDEA and PX efforts, both internally and externally.
Defining IDEA at Greenhouse: Inclusion, diversity, equity & allyship.
Who will love this job
- A proven leader – you have extensive experience in People, IDEA, or Employee Experience, with a track record of building and developing high-performing teams
- A strategic thinker – you use data and metrics to build a clear vision, shape strategy, and demonstrate measurable impact
- An influential communicator – you excel at building trust, advising leadership, and inspiring action through compelling written and verbal communication
- A remote-first champion – you have direct experience designing engagement and recognition strategies that connect a global, distributed workforce
- A passionate builder – you are deeply committed to IDEA and People Experience and proactively design innovative programs to foster an inclusive and equitable culture
What you’ll do
- Design and implement strategies to boost employee engagement, connection, and recognition for our global, remote-first team
- Develop and execute a company-wide strategy for Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Allyship (IDEA), integrating these principles into all aspects of our culture and operations
- Serve as a trusted advisor and change management leader for IDEA and people experience priorities, influencing stakeholders at all levels
- Partner cross-functionally with executive leaders, ERGs, and People team functions to embed IDEA principles throughout the employee lifecycle
- Lead and develop a dedicated team, including hiring for a new People Experience role to support your vision
- Represent Greenhouse as an internal and external thought leader on IDEA and remote-first work, contributing to our brand and thought leadership
You should have
- Progressive leadership experience in People, DEI, Culture, or Employee Experience leadership roles in dynamic, innovative environments
- Demonstrated success managing, coaching, and developing high-performing teams
- Experience designing and operationalizing people and recognition strategies within a remote-first or global work environment
- Experience designing initiatives across the entire employee lifecycle, from onboarding to engagement and retention
- A strong command of using metrics and analytics to shape strategy and measure the impact of people programs
- Superb communication and influencing skills, with a proven ability to lead change and build trust in a fast-paced environment
- Your own unique talents! Your background has given you a unique perspective and set of transferable skills that aren’t always in alignment with a given role - but those are qualities we value at Greenhouse. If you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications outlined above, we still strongly encourage you to apply
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents linked here .
The national pay range for this role is $169,000 - $254,000. Individual compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications. Certain roles may be eligible for additional compensation, including stock option awards, bonuses, and merit increases. Additionally, certain roles have the opportunity to receive sales commissions that are based on the terms of the sales commission plan applicable to the role.
Greenhouse provides a variety of benefits to employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, basic life insurance, mental health resources, financial wellness benefits, and a fully paid parental leave program. For US-based employees, we offer short-term and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan and company match. U.S. based employees also receive, per calendar year, up to 14 scheduled paid holidays and up to 80 hours of paid sick leave. Non-exempt employees accrue up to 20-25 days of paid vacation time annually, depending on tenure, and exempt employees have flexible paid time off (PTO).
The anticipated closing date for this role is October 1, 2025
Who we are
At Greenhouse, we live by our mission through using our own product to help us hire the right person for the job, every time. We are a remote-first company and have shared office spaces in New York City and Ireland, and optional co-working spaces that give us flexibility to do our best work anywhere. We take an active role in our growth through a performance review program that’s committed to providing actionable feedback, and a bonus structure that rewards great performance. We believe that bringing together a variety of perspectives makes us a stronger company – and we nurture leaders who create an inclusive culture and invest into employee resource groups that celebrate our differences and life experiences. We’re proud to have built an award-winning culture that’s been recognized as Fortune’s Best Places to Work and Inc.’s Best Workplaces multiple years in a row.
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Greenhouse Software is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, reach out to [email protected].
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