Head of People

As the Head of People you will be the trusted partner for a small, fast-growing, fully remote organization, owning the full people function from hiring and onboarding through culture and leadership development. You will bring a warm, solutions-oriented approach rather than a compliance-first mindset, helping the business grow while keeping its team supported and aligned. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in startup environments and enjoys building systems from the ground up.

Responsibilities

• Manage the interview pipeline for open roles, coordinating candidates through multiple internal stakeholders and ensuring qualified talent is consistently in the pipeline
• Partner with leadership on capacity planning, flagging when it's time to hire and confirming budget alignment before roles open
• Own salary negotiations with incoming hires and ensure smooth onboarding, including clear, compliant contracts
• Understand the distinction between employees and contractors, both domestic and international, and the tax/legal nuances of hiring across different US states
• Serve as a trusted, approachable resource for the team, supporting people through workplace challenges with a coaching mindset rather than a policing one
• Identify organizational gaps and proactively recommend and lead new people initiatives (performance reviews, learning and development, culture programs)
• Support leadership with day-to-day HR needs while maintaining a warm, relationship-first approach

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in HR or People Operations
• Prior experience in a small business or startup environment (companies that have grown from roughly 8 to 40-50 employees are ideal)
• Experience negotiating compensation and managing full-cycle onboarding
• Familiarity with Gusto; ASA and Airtable experience are a plus
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
• Strong verbal and written English
• A warm, people-first communication style; comfortable acting as a resource and advocate rather than a compliance enforcer

Benefits

• Salary: $3,500–$4,200 USD/month
• Fully remote position

We only accept CVs submitted in English.