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Varda is seeking a People Director to build and scale the People infrastructure, including people systems, equity programs, and operational rigor, while acting as a strategic People partner to assigned business units. This role balances process design, equity administration, compliance, people operations, and performance management in a fast-scaling environment. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of progressive experience in People Operations, HRIS, or HR Business Partner roles within a high-growth tech startup, with a strong operational and systems mindset and experience administering equity programs. This position requires a strong understanding of California employment practices and the ability to partner directly with senior leaders to drive organizational effectiveness.