Director, People

Do work that matters. 

At AlertMedia, everything we do supports our mission: To save lives and minimize loss by identifying active threats globally and facilitating timely communications when an emergency threatens personal safety and business continuity.  

Our values, which reflect our view on what’s important and what’s right, include:  

• We’re humans not robots
• Customers always come first  
• We work better together
• Simplicity is our strength
• Our reputation is priceless
• Hard work pays off  

AlertMedia is seeking a Director, People to join our growing People team in our beautiful downtown Austin headquarters! Our People team provides a world-class HR experience from the candidate interview stage to the new hire orientation and throughout their career at AlertMedia. Reporting to the Chief People Officer, you will partner with senior business leaders to develop and execute Human Resources strategies that enable business goals and enhance the employee experience while managing a team of HR professionals. You will collaborate cross-functionally across the entire organization to deliver on People initiatives across AlertMedia. We are looking for an experienced professional who will not only partner with business leaders, but also identify and drive appropriate solutions that are aligned with our overall culture and values.   

Who you are: 
 
You are a senior, strategic HR leader with a proven record of shaping and scaling People functions in high-growth SaaS or technology organizations. You thrive on building and inspiring high-performing teams that deliver measurable business impact and bring deep expertise across HR disciplines, coupled with the executive presence and influence to advise senior leaders and drive alignment between business priorities and people strategies. Your leadership style balances vision with execution—you set direction, empower others, demonstrate a high level of integrity, and hold your teams accountable for delivering excellence.  
 
Above all, you are motivated by building a people-first culture where employees feel supported, engaged, and empowered to do their best work while helping the company achieve its long-term goals. 
 

What you get to do every day: 

• Provide executive-level partnership to the Chief People Officer, serving as a key member of the People leadership team and trusted advisor to the executive team. 
• Lead, inspire, and scale a multi-disciplinary HR team, including HR Operations, HR Business Partners, and Total Rewards, ensuring team goals and outcomes align with organizational strategy.  
• Design and drive enterprise-wide people strategies that enable organizational effectiveness, business agility, and long-term growth.  
• Establish and oversee scalable HR systems, processes, and policies that support operational excellence across a global, fast-paced SaaS environment.  
• Champion employee engagement and retention by implementing innovative programs that strengthen belonging, career development, and organizational performance.  
• Oversee strategic workforce planning, talent management, and succession planning efforts that position the company for sustained success.  
• Guide and influence senior executives with data-driven insights, ensuring that HR practices and decisions support both short- and long-term business priorities.  
• Represent HR as a senior culture leader, reinforcing AlertMedia’s values and employer brand as we continue to scale. 

 What you bring to the role: 

• 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, with at least 5+ years leading HR Operations and HR Business Partnering teams in high-growth SaaS or technology companies. 
• Proven success designing and scaling HR strategies and programs that drive business performance and employee engagement in dynamic, high-growth environments.
• Demonstrated experience building and leading high-performing cross-discipline HR teams, with the ability to coach, influence, and develop leaders across the organization.  
• Strong business and financial acumen with experience advising and influencing executi