Director of People

About Zero Homes

Zero Homes strives to revitalize American neighborhoods through healthy, affordable housing solutions. We aim to empower contractors and homeowners alike by simplifying home service processes, which are typically fragmented and complex. Our innovative home upgrade marketplace streamlines design, quotations, procurement, and customer support, allowing contractors to focus on delivering quality projects while homeowners benefit from a transparent, predictable experience.

Our goal is to enable thousands of projects weekly across all 50 states within three years, guided by core values that foster ownership, speed with clarity, customer and contractor focus, and a collaborative team spirit.

Role Overview and Impact

The Director of People position involves transforming our early-stage people operations into a well-structured system supporting talent acquisition, office operations, and employee experience. This role shapes policies and processes for hiring, onboarding, events, and office management to cultivate a cohesive and remarkable workplace environment. Success in this role accelerates our growth targets and positions Zero Homes as a top employer in Colorado.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted partner to leadership on all aspects of people operations, facilities, recruiting, events, and compliance to free leaders to focus on business scaling.
• Establish and refine scalable people program operations and routines, taking ownership of shared duties.
• Collaborate with the Lead Recruiter and managers to build an effective recruiting system supporting rapid company growth across departments.
• Manage compensation and equity frameworks to enable swift, fair hiring decisions and negotiations.
• Preserve and nurture a culture emphasizing purposeful work, strong interpersonal relationships, and a lighthearted environment.
• Work alongside the office manager on facility upkeep, and possibly oversee major office expansions or relocations.
• Ensure straightforward, compliant HR policies and maintain strict confidentiality of personnel data.

Candidate Profile

• Possesses 5 to 8+ years of experience in People Operations or HR, ideally building teams and processes within fast-growing companies.
• Demonstrates the ability to create people programs, policies, and systems from the ground up in dynamic environments.
• Experienced reporting directly to founders or CEOs with discretion handling sensitive and confidential issues.
• Supports recruiting, compensation, and workforce planning across diverse functions including technical, sales, and operational roles.
• Passionate about fostering a fun, meaningful workplace culture through events, team activities, and recognition programs.
• Familiar with modern HRIS, ATS platforms, and G-Suite tools.
• Exhibits a positive demeanor and authentic dedication to the company mission.

Compensation and Benefits

• Equity participation opportunities.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Four weeks of paid time off plus unlimited sick leave.
• Primarily on-site work with flexible scheduling options.
• Workstation stipend to support productivity.

Additional Information

Salary may vary according to individual skills, experience, and other factors. Zero Homes embraces diversity and inclusivity, encouraging all interested candidates to apply regardless of whether they meet every qualification.