Head of People Operations

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic partner to the COO and executive team on people strategy and organizational design
• Support executives in scaling teams, refining organizational structures, and strengthening leadership capabilities
• Lead change management to ensure smooth transitions and transformation during growth
• Align HR initiatives directly with business objectives, ensuring people strategy drives business results
• Design company-wide people programs and frameworks (performance management, compensation, career development)

Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive HR/People experience, including direct ownership of HR strategy and operations in a high-growth tech or startup environment
• Proven experience building and managing people operations teams
• Proven ability to design scalable people systems and infrastructure while also being hands-on with operational needs
• Proven ability to advise and influence executives at C-suite level
• Strong knowledge of HR compliance, employment law, and global workforce planning
• Deep expertise in HRIS systems, benefits design, and people operations
• Data-driven approach to decision-making with experience using HR metrics to guide strategy
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills