Director of People

Job Title: Director of People

About Us:

Read AI is building the storage of intelligence to drive the future of AI. Helping individuals and teams stay on track across meetings, email, messages, and every major productivity tool. We handle the mundane tasks like notes, scheduling, prioritization, and information sharing so people can focus on what matters.

Backed by $81M from Smash Capital, Madrona, and Goodwater Capital, we’re growing fast and looking for builders who want to shape the future of AI-powered work.

The Role:

Read AI is hiring a Director of People to build and scale our People and HR function as scale to match our adoption in-market (#9 Enterprise AI startup as measured by Brex). You’ll lead talent acquisition, HR operations, performance programs, and culture development. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you’ll design the foundational People systems for a rapidly scaling AI startup.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive people strategy aligned with Read AI’s mission and growth objectives.

• Build and lead the People/HR function, including managing recruiting and office operations.

• Lead end-to-end talent acquisition, partnering with hiring managers to attract, recruit, and retain top talent.

• Develop scalable hiring, onboarding, performance, compensation, and engagement programs.

• Partner with executives on workforce planning, organizational design, and manager enablement.

• Oversee benefits, payroll, and multi-state compliance.

• Drive culture, internal communications, and performance initiatives across the company.

• Use data and analytics to inform People strategy, decision-making, and retention.

• Serve as a trusted advisor and coach to managers and employees at all levels.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum of 8 years of experience in HR/People leadership, with a focus on SaaS or technology solutions.

• Track Record: Proven track record of building and scaling HR functions in high-growth, early-stage startup environments, including implementing processes and exceeding KPIs.

• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and advise at all levels.

• Strategic Thinking: Strong business acumen and ability to align people strategy with organizational goals.

• Problem Solving: Demonstrated ability to design and implement effective HR programs and solutions.

• Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field; advanced degree or HR certification a plus.

Why Read AI?

• Innovative: We bring AI to the masses with proactive technology that acts as the ultimate AI assistant. Built on our proprietary, patented technology, Read AI takes notes, surfaces information, facilitates collaboration, and learns you, making individuals and teams more effective. We launched Operator to capture and analyze conversations wherever they happen: On the go, spontaneously, in your office hallway, and at a coffee shop.

• We’ve also introduced our new desktop apps for Windows and macOS and our Android app, joining Read AI for iPhone and web.

• Massive Impact: AI's greatest impact will be on the ability to allow people to do more, taking away mundane tasks, and guiding them to the next best action.

• Growth Opportunities: Read AI is the fastest growing AI-copilot and meeting notetaker in history, and is one of the leading AI companies in the world, adding more than 1MM new customers every month. The company raised Series A and B in 2024, also was recognized as a Top Startup in Seattle by LinkedIn (2025), also notably a Top Company To Watch in 2025 by Inc Magazine, and is one of the Top AI Companies in Demand by Startups, according to a16z.

• Leadership: Learn more about CEO and Co-Founder David Shim in this Fortune Good Life profile and listen to him share his vision for AI Agents, Digital Twins and the Future of Work. CTO and Co-Founder Rob Williams was recently anointed as one of the most disruptive leaders in AI. For more on our technology, Co-Founder and VP Data Science Elliott Waldron goes behind-the-scenes on our patents and models in this tech brief.

• Collaborative Culture: Work in a supportive and collaborative environment with a diverse and talented team.

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $140,000 - $190,000 plus equity and benefits. Please note that the base pay shown is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location. We also offer low deductible health plans, as well as flexible time away and family leave programs.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.