Head of People

For our client, we are seeking a Head of People to join the team of a leader in the Media space. This leader will own the people strategy across the organization, partnering closely with senior leadership to support growth, performance, and culture. The role will shape core HR programs, build scalable people operations, and help create a strong employee experience in a fast-moving media environment. It will also influence organizational design, manager effectiveness, and talent decisions that support the company’s next stage of growth. Location: New York, NY - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available Compensation: $250,000 – $295,000 annually Responsibilities Partner with leadership to develop and execute a people strategy aligned with company goals Lead and scale the People function across various HR domains Own compensation, benefits, and leveling frameworks, managing feedback and promotion cycles Build and run training, learning, and leadership coaching programs Shape the employee experience, including culture and onboarding Lead recruiting strategy to attract exceptional talent Advise on organizational design and workforce planning Continuously improve people systems and policies to enhance employee performance Coach managers on performance and team effectiveness Oversee employee relations and ensure consistent issue resolution Utilize people analytics to guide HR decisions Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations Build and mentor a high-performing People team Qualifications 8+ years of progressive experience in People or HR with multi-functional expertise Startup or growth-stage experience is required Track record of excellence from well-regarded companies Strong analytical skills and comfort using data for decision-making Proven ability to influence and advise executive leadership Experience building a People team from scratch is a plus Knowledge of employment law and compliance across hiring regions is a nice to have Benefits Market-competitive salary Equity for all full-time roles Exceptional benefits package Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.