Head of People Operations

Runpod is the foundational platform for developers to build and run custom AI systems that scale. With over 500,000 developers worldwide and an annual recurring revenue run rate exceeding $120M, Runpod operates at the intersection of developer velocity and production-scale AI. Founded in 2022, we’ve grown rapidly by building infrastructure purpose-built for modern AI workloads. Our platform enables teams to move from experimentation to deployment with flexibility across cloud, on-prem, and hybrid environments. As a remote-first, globally distributed company, we are building the infrastructure layer that powers the next generation of AI systems. The Head of People Ops will lead a small but high-impact People team that serves as a critical partner to leadership and employees across the company supporting day-to-day employee needs and scaling the organization. This person will report directly into our COO and serve as a trusted advisor to the executive team and drive People strategy and systems across the organization. Responsibilities: Strategic People Leadership Serve as a strategic partner to the COO and executive team on people strategy and organizational design Support executives in scaling teams, refining organizational structures, and strengthening leadership capabilities Lead change management to ensure smooth transitions and transformation during growth Align HR initiativ