Head of People

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated People leader to own several sub-functions including people operations, HR, performance & compensation, recruiting, and culture as we scale. This role requires a player-coach approach, combining hands-on execution with strategic vision.

Responsibilities

• Pick and run HRIS, equity admin, broker, and immigration counsel.
• Own onboarding (30/60/90), offboarding, payroll, benefits, compliance, etc.
• Understand and own the vision for the company and be an active voice in pushing the company forward.
• Scale the People function for up to 10x employees.
• Manage performance and compensation processes, from comp bands to manager coaching.
• Nurture the culture and embody Sprint the Marathon, Happy Grinder, Product Fluency, and Win as a Team.
• Act as Head of Recruiting, maintaining the headcount plan and closing the gap between the plan and actuals.

Requirements

• Experience scaling People from 50 to 500 employees.
• Proven ability to handle performance and employee-relations calls, including PIPs, terminations, and layoffs.
• Strong understanding of HRIS, equity administration, and immigration counsel.
• Experience in onboarding, offboarding, payroll, benefits, and compliance.
• Strategic thinking and ability to build a high-bar, in-person culture in San Francisco.
• Ability to connect the People function to the broader organization's goals.

Qualifications

• Non-traditional background outside of HR to build an understanding of driving a company forward.
• Experience in recruiting and performance management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for building a high-performing culture.

Skills

• People operations expertise.
• HRIS and equity administration proficiency.
• Performance and compensation management.
• Recruiting and talent acquisition.
• Culture-building and organizational development.

Benefits

• Commuter benefits
• Parental leave
• 14 company holidays + unlimited PTO
• Annual offsite
• Lunch, dinner, and snacks at the office
• Fitness stipend

Pay

TBD based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time, based in San Francisco.

What We Offer

• First dedicated People hire
• Direct partnership with the founders on org design and leadership decisions
• A high-bar, in-person culture in San Francisco
• Exciting, fast-paced environment with a strong founding team

Why Join Pylon?

• First dedicated People hire - define what the function looks like here from day one
• Direct partnership with the founders on org design and leadership decisions
• A high-bar, in-person culture in San Francisco
• Exciting, fast-paced environment with a strong founding team