Director of People Operations
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 StartupThe 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 experienceBuild and implement core HR processes including onboarding, performance management, and employee lifecycle managementPartner with leadership to support hiring plans, compensation strategy, and talent developmentEnsure compliance with employment laws, policies, and best practices across regulated and high-compliance environmentsOversee HR systems, documentation, and reporting, ensuring data accuracy and confidentialitySupport employee relations, engagement initiatives, and internal communicationsCollaborate with recruiting to support hiring operations and candidate experienceAdvise leadership on organizational health, culture, and people-related decision-makingWho you are.6+ years of experience in Human Resources, People Operations, or related rolesExperience in a leadership or senior HR role, ideally in a startup or high-growth environmentStrong knowledge of HR best practices, employment law, and compliance requirementsExperience building HR processes and programs from the ground upExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to advise senior leadershipStrong organizational and problem-solving skillsWhat 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 dependentsDental and Vision plans with 100% premium coverage for employees and their dependentsShort/Long-term disability and life insurance plans with 100% premium coverage for employeesFSA/HSA and 401k programsEquity compensation20 days of PTO per year12 weeks of Parental LeaveLearning and Development budgetMonthly wellness benefitsAnnual company-sponsored offsiteFor employees working from Reality Defender’s HQ in NYC, we offer the following benefits:Daily in-office lunch through UberEatsCommuter benefitsRemote FridaysHappy Hours and other local events