Head of People
Job Summary
We’re looking for a strategic and hands-on Head of People to help DeleteMe scale with clarity, urgency, and high standards. This role is for an experienced operator who knows how to develop high-performing teams through strong hiring, clear accountability, thoughtful organizational design, and practical people systems. Reporting to the CEO, this leader will partner closely with the executive team to raise the talent bar, strengthen performance, and shape a culture that enables teams to move quickly and do their best work. You will play a critical role in how the company scales, helping build a team and operating model that can support our mission to protect individuals and organizations from real-world privacy and security threats.
Job Responsibilities
Partner with the CEO and executive team to define talent priorities, raise the hiring bar, and ensure we attract, assess, and retain high-performing talent
Lead and evolve core people programs including performance management, compensation, onboarding, benefits, and compliance, with a focus on clarity, accountability, and business impact
Serve as a strategic advisor on organizational design, leadership effectiveness, and workforce planning to support company growth
Avoid and clarify organizational friction, clarify decision rights, and evolve the company structure to improve speed, accountability, and execution
Build and drive talent management practices that strengthen leadership quality, support employee development, and address underperformance with clarity and urgency
Design and maintain competitive compensation, equity, and incentive programs aligned with company goals
Partner with Finance and Legal on headcount planning, payroll, compliance, and global workforce operations
Own and optimize HRIS and people systems to support operational scale and accurate reporting
Lead and mentor the People team while reinforcing a culture of high standards, trust, and accountability
Job Requirements
7+ years of progressive People leadership experience, ideally within high-growth SaaS or technology companies
Demonstrated success leading executive and senior-level recruiting and raising hiring standards across an organization
Experience partnering closely with CEOs and executive teams on organizational design, leadership effectiveness, and workforce planning
Proven ability to diagnose organizational challenges quickly and drive effective solutions
Experience managing and developing People or HR teams in high-growth environments
Strong knowledge of U.S. employment practices; experience supporting global or distributed teams preferred
Experience designing and managing total rewards programs including compensation, benefits, equity, and performance frameworks
Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior leaders and navigate complex organizational decisions
Highly analytical, with the ability to use data, market insights, and judgment to inform people strategy
Experience in cyber, privacy, or security-adjacent industries and proximity to Boston area preferred
What We Offer
Comprehensive health benefits - Medical, Vision, Dental
401k matching
20 days paid time off
15 sick days
12 company-paid holidays
Childcare expense reimbursement
Fitness and cell phone reimbursement
Birthday time off