Director, People Operations Figure Markets

About Figure Markets

Figure Markets is democratizing finance through blockchain.  We’re building the exchange for everything - a decentralized custody marketplace for crypto, stocks, bonds, credit and more.  We’re bringing best in class leverage, margining and liquidity to our exchange, while offering our members extensive borrowing options and unique investment opportunities.

Figure Markets is built on the Provenance Blockchain, and we use its native token, Hash, on the exchange.  Provenance Blockchain embodies truth over trust and provides a foundation for Figure Markets to bring transparency and efficiency in a decentralized world.

Figure Markets is backed by leading venture capital firms and strategic partners, including Jump Crypto, Pantera, Distributed Global, Faction Lightspeed, NewForm Capital and CMT Digital.  Figure Markets was founded by a seasoned team of entrepreneurs and operators from tradfi, fintech and defi, including Mike Cagney and June Ou.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Director of People Operations with a proven track record in managing HR operations on a global scale! As our Director of People Operations, you’ll be critical in driving business growth, while fostering exceptional company culture and employee experience. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for developing and executing HR strategies that support our ambitious growth plans and foster a culture of excellence and innovation. You will handle all things People from supporting and being an advocate for our employees, to partnering with your Business Leaders. 

What You’ll Do

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with the company's overall mission and business objectives.
• Talent Acquisition:  Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and Senior Management for hiring requests, hiring progress and ensuring a strong pipeline of qualified candidates.
• Employee Relations: Oversee employee relations programs, ensuring fair and consistent practices that promote a positive work environment and employee satisfaction.
• Compensation and Benefits: Partner with Total Rewards to ensure we have a competitive compensation and benefits programs that attracts and retains high-caliber talent while maintaining cost efficiency.
• Performance Management: Ensure performance management processes drives employee engagement, development, and retention.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with local labor laws and regulations in all jurisdictions where the company operates.
• Organizational Development: Lead initiatives to foster a culture of continuous learning, growth, and innovation.
• HR Operations: Oversee day-to-day HR operations including, HRIS management, reporting and analytics, supporting employee growth and development, and being point of contact for all employee questions related to benefits, compensation, career development, and beyond.
• International Expansion: Provide strategic guidance and support for international expansion efforts, including establishing HR policies and practices in new markets. 

What We Look For

• Experience: 10+ years of experience in an HR/People Operations capacity in Tech, FinTech, or Financial Services 
• International and Domestic HR Expertise: Knowledge of international and domestic HR best practices, including employment law, compliance, visa/immigration knowledge and cultural considerations. 
• Strategic Thinker: Ability to develop and execute HR strategies that support business goals and drive organizational success.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-changing and fast-paced startup environment, being flexible while able to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary and growth opportunities 
• Company quarterly performance based bonus
• Equity stock options package
• Employer funded comprehensive health, vision, dental insurance and wellness program for employees and their dependents
• Employer funded life and disability insurance coverage
• Company HSA, FSA, Dependent Care, 401k, and commuter benefits
• Up to 12 weeks paid family leave 
• In office, remote, and hybrid work location options
• Home office and technology stipend for those working outside of a traditional office more than 75% of the time
• Flexible time-off plan to empower employees to take the time off that they want and need
• Continuing education reimbursement
• Routine Team swag deliveries!

For CO, NY, CA, and WA residents, the salary range is $140,800 - 176,000 with up to a 25% Bonus and Equity. Actual compensation may vary based on individual candidate experience and location.

Figure will not sponsor work visas for this position. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.