Job Description

The Monad Foundation is a team of dedicated ecosystem and community builders who are on a mission to massively grow the impact of decentralized tech. We believe that the Monad blockchain--the performant and parallel EVM Layer 1--will help decentralized apps eat the world. The Role The Monad Foundation is looking for a Director of People to focus on designing and executing talent and people initiatives that underpin a fast-growing organization. People are one of the Monad Foundation’s competitive advantages. This individual will take full ownership of this critical function and act as a steward of the company’s culture, ensuring that all People policies, practices, and programs further employee performance, retention, and development. What You Will Do Workforce Planning and Organizational Design Strategically advise the executive team on forecasting hiring needs and planning headcount roadmap Collaborate with the recruiting team on talent acquisition strategies Oversee global mobility matters Performance Management Refine the organization’s approach to career progression, compensation, and leveling Design and implement a performance management process that aligns with company objectives and promotes employee growth Support managers in addressing performance challenges and developing their leadership skills Employee Relations & Engagement Serve as a trusted advisor to employees and the executive team on all People-related matters Implement initiatives to promote employee growth and development, satisfaction, and retention Lead change management to support initiatives that enhance company culture, employee experience, and organizational effectiveness Compensation & Benefits Evaluate and administer globally competitive compensation and benefits packages Ensure compliance with legal requirements and alignment with industry standards Regularly review and adjust policies to maintain market competitiveness, including compensation benchmarking analysis Provide guidance on employee incentives (including but not limited to token compensation strategy) HR Operations Own all core People operations, including payroll, policies, and hiring compliance Manage and optimize People systems and documentation as the organization scales, while ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality Monitor regulatory changes and ensure HR practices remain compliant and current Who You Are 10+ years of People Operations experience working with high-growth tech companies and startups, with at least 2 years in the web3 / crypto industry Comfortable with ambiguity and excited to build and execute people initiatives from scratch Experience managing a globally dispersed workforce Previous leader of process and implementation for talent development, leveling, headcount planning, retention, training, and performance management Strong operational thinker with a knack for solving problems and building solutions with a balance of creativity and common sense Significant experience in benefits administration, policies, payroll/compensation and related People process functions Proven experience working cross-functionally, across all levels of the organization Ability to be discreet and maintain a high degree of confidentiality Strong handle on compliance, jurisdiction-specific employment laws, and industry best practices Why Work with Us Challenging problems. You’ll work on extremely challenging problems with massive impact. Huge opportunity. The Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) standard is ubiquitous, but existing EVM-compatible chains are slow and bandwidth-constrained. Monad’s core innovations offer developers the best of both worlds (portability and performance) and are a game-changer for mass user adoption in crypto. The right team. You’ll be part of an exceptional and highly-motivated team Culture . We’re a lean team working together to achieve very ambitious goals. We are united in our culture of collaboration, low ego, and high-quality output. As an early member of our team, you’ll help continue to shape our culture. Salary and Benefits Benefits for full-time employees may include medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% coverage for employees); generous paid time off; paid parental leave; and 10 company-observed holidays. #J-18808-Ljbffr Monad Foundation

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