Why This Job is Featured on The SaaS Jobs
Tabs sits in a growing SaaS category where finance automation and AI are reshaping how recurring revenue businesses run billing, collections, and compliance. Featuring a first Director of PeopleOps role at an AI-native platform highlights a less discussed lever of SaaS scale: building the operating backbone that supports product and go-to-market execution as headcount rises.
For a SaaS career, this position offers unusually broad exposure to the mechanics behind sustainable growth. Owning the end-to-end People function in a company moving through a clear scaling band creates repeatable experience with HRIS implementation, policy architecture, manager support, and people analytics, all of which translate across subscription businesses that need consistent processes as teams expand.
This role best fits a senior operator who prefers building systems over inheriting them and is comfortable balancing strategic design with day-to-day delivery. It will suit someone who values close partnership with finance and operations leadership, and who wants high accountability in a lean setup where prioritisation and clear documentation matter. An in-office New York presence signals a hands-on working style with frequent stakeholder interaction.
The section above is editorial commentary from The SaaS Jobs, provided to help SaaS professionals understand the role in a broader industry context.
Job Description
About the Company
Tabs is the leading AI-native revenue platform for modern finance and accounting teams. Tabs agents automates the entire contract-to-cash lifecycle, including billing, collections, revenue recognition, and reporting, to help teams eliminate manual work and accelerate cash flow.
High-growth companies like Cursor and Statsig rely on Tabs to generate invoices directly from contracts, reconcile payments in real time, and automate ASC 606 compliance.
Founded in 2023, Tabs has raised over $91 million from Lightspeed Venture Partners, General Catalyst, and Primary. The team is headquartered in New York and brings deep expertise in finance and AI.
About the Role
Tabs is hiring its first Director of PeopleOps! We are looking for a hands-on, foundational leader who will build and scale the People function as the company grows from ~130 to 200 employees and beyond.
This role owns all aspects of People Operations, Employee Experience, Compliance, and Development, creating the systems, processes, and culture that support Tabs’ next stage of growth. You’ll balance strategic leadership with tactical execution; from onboarding and managing benefits to coaching managers and building scalable programs. The team size is expected to remain at one through this round of funding.
You’ll report to the Head of Operations and Finance and partner closely with the VP of Talent and executive team to ensure People strategy drives company performance.
This is an ideal role for a strategic builder who thrives in fast-paced environments and wants to shape the employee experience from the ground up.
What You’ll Do
Build and scale People systems and processes (especially Rippling).
Manage payroll, benefits, onboarding/offboarding, and compliance.
Develop policies, documentation, and programs that reduce risk and drive clarity.
Lead employee engagement, recognition, and culture initiatives.
Serve as a trusted advisor to managers on performance, feedback, and employee relations.
Create frameworks for reviews, promotions, and compensation adjustments.
Design and deliver learning programs and career frameworks.
Support annual compensation reviews, headcount planning, and people analytics.
Ensure clear internal communication and alignment across teams.
Who You Are
You are a hands-on builder and strategic operator who thrives at the intersection of people, culture, and business. You balance empathy with operational rigor and enjoy creating structure in fast-moving environments.
Experience
6–12+ years in People Operations, ideally across multiple scaling stages (50–250 employees).
Prior experience as a Head of, Director, or Senior Manager of People in a high-growth SaaS or startup.
Proven success managing an HRIS (preferably Rippling).
Strong understanding of employment law, compliance, and people analytics.
Experience designing L&D or manager enablement programs from scratch.
Track record of partnering with executives to align people and business strategy.
Based in New York City and available to work in-office five days per week.
Perks and Benefits
Competitive compensation and equity
Up to 100% employer covered monthly healthcare premium (medical, dental, vision)
Daily meal stipend for in-office days
Tax-free commuter and parking benefits
Parental leave up to 12 weeks
Voluntary insurances (Life, Hospital, Critical Illness, Accident)
Employee Assistance Program (Rightway)
Unlimited PTO
401(k)
