What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of People & Culture position at FutureFit AI?
Come join our People & Culture Team!
High velocity, high intensity, high trust, high bar, high impact, and a will to win.
FutureFit AI could be the right next step in your career journey if reading those words resonates deeply with you, full stop. You live and lead with humility, pursue audacious goals, and are motivated by having a meaningful and positive impact on the people and the world around you.
First, an important note : Data shows that men on average apply for a role if they meet 3 / 10 requirements while women often only do so if it's 10 / 10. We work hard to be clear and specific about what our roles include and demand and encourage you to apply if you see a strong (but not necessarily perfect) fit between you and the opportunity.
Your Role
This is a high-ownership, high-impact individual contributor role. As the sole People team member, you will be responsible for the full employee lifecycle-from hiring to offboarding. You'll oversee payroll, benefits, compliance, employee relations, talent acquisition, and culture initiatives while equipping managers to lead effectively, ensuring our People function evolves alongside our company's growth.
Key Functional Areas :
People Operations & Compliance
- Own and manage all HR policies, documentation, and compliance across the U.S. and Canada.
- Maintain and update the employee handbook, create company policies, and ensure legal alignment.
- Handle employee contracts, visa processes, and confidential HR matters.
- Oversee onboarding and offboarding logistics, including account setup and system access.
Compensation, Benefits & Payroll
Talent Acquisition & Recruiting
Employee Experience & Culture
Performance & Leadership Enablement
Your Skills & Experience
Your Education
Your alma mater isn't our focus. Your grit, hunger, and drive are. If you're someone who learns continuously, tackles challenges head-on, and knows your strengths and growth areas, you're our person.
Job Benefits
Location
This role is based in New York City or Toronto. We are a hybrid-friendly environment but place a high value on weekly in-person collaboration and team building. Our team typically works from our office 2-3 days per week.
Our Offices :
Compensation
The salary range for this role is $120k-$150k, variable based on experience and other factors identified by the hiring committee.
Role Logistics - Hiring Journey
At FutureFit AI, we believe in designing intentional and rigorous hiring journeys to help you determine if this is the best role and organization for you, based on your unique skills, mindset, and experiences. We operate at high velocity with high intensity and want an accurate taste of what that feels like before you get through the door.
Every hiring journey at FutureFit AI consists of thoughtfully crafted steps including a performance challenge and rounds of interviews with team members. For this role, that might look like :
This process generally takes around 4 weeks but may vary based on candidate availability.
Our Company
In looking at a job posting, it's often hard to get a basic picture of the company profile (size, stage, structure, etc.) which is why we are sharing it with you upfront. This helps you quickly decide and helps us focus any time we spend together on going beyond the basics :
Our Core Principles
About FutureFit AI
At FutureFit AI, we're on a mission to unlock pathways between talent and opportunity using the power of AI. We focus on personalized, AI-powered career guidance for job seekers, emphasizing skills over extensive resumes, and partner with workforce development partners, governments, and employers to level access to opportunity.
FutureFit AI is a growing, venture-backed company focused on using technology to improve the lives and outcomes for people going through career transitions. We're a small, driven team, united by our commitment to the job seekers and workforce ecosystems we serve. We're not just building a company; we're shaping the future of work.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.
FutureFit AI All rights reserved, we are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We encourage people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives to apply.
Salary : $120,000 - $150,000