Head of People

Talent Acquisition

Near-term, this is the highest priority. You'll bring next-level hiring practices to the org, with a particular focus on building the GTM and technical hiring engines that Copia needs to scale. Industry experience is an early indicator of success here and you’ll need to have a sharp eye. You'll manage external recruiters, mature our process, and set the right outcomes.

Retention

Our top talent stays and we want to keep it that way. Our team works in a complex industrial setting and tenure has been a core hallmark of success. You'll design the people development systems, feedback loops, compensation and culture touchpoints that make Copia a place people want to build their careers.

Performance Management

As we look to set the foundations for scale, everyone’s performance must be tied to business outcomes. You’ll own and iterate on the current performance review cycle, feedback loops, and compensation frameworks. The systems you build are useful, fair, and consistent for managers and employees alike.

Culture

You’ll help define what Copia actually “feels” like, what makes it great, and are ultimately the champion of Copia’s core values (low ego, hypothesis-driven & empirical, collaborative, optimistic, and autonomous). As the company evolves, you’ll be critical to advising the executive team on what’s working or not.

People Ops

Drive operational excellence and efficiency across payroll, benefits, and HR systems. You’ll be responsible for finding and implementing industry leading tools that help the company scale.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience
• 5+ years of experience leading People teams
• Experience partnering directly with founders and executive leadership
• Proven success across key functions:
• Scaling Talent Acquisition at growth stage startups (~50 to 100+)
• Proven track record of designing and implementing performance cycles, leveling/compensation frameworks, and compensation philosophies.
• Experience with HR Information Systems such as Rippling and ATS such as Lever
• Building AI workflows that improve personal productivity and team efficiency throughout all people functions

240000 - 260000 USD a year

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience and location.
• Meaningful equity in an early-stage, venture-backed company.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Unlimited PTO and company holidays.
• 401(k) plan.
• Commute benefits and in-office lunches at our NYC HQ.
• Hybrid work environment with relocation assistance available for qualifying candidates.