HR Director (People and Talent Operations)

What Makes This an Exciting Opportunity?

• Design and own a portfolio-wide People & Talent function from the ground up
• Work directly with founders and senior leaders at pivotal moments of growth
• High visibility and real impact across multiple high-growth companies
• Competitive compensation, performance bonus, and long-term growth incentives

Who You Are

• Have 3–6 years of progressive HR or People Operations experience, ideally in startups, venture-backed companies, or multi-entity environments
• Enjoy building systems from scratch and standardizing best practices
• Thrive in fast-paced environments and take full ownership of outcomes
• Data-driven and comfortable using metrics to guide decisions
• Balance empathy with high standards and accountability
• Confident in advising founders and senior leaders
• Step up when priorities demand extra effort and take pride in delivering results

Success Metrics

• A centralized People function that portfolio companies actively rely on within the first 90–120 days
• Faster hiring velocity and higher quality of hire across supported roles
• Clear, repeatable recruiting and people processes adopted by founders and managers
• Measurable improvements in retention and employee experience
• Strong visibility into people metrics that inform leadership decisions
• Pick up the pace and help Peak21 be recognized as a value-add partner in talent and people operations

A Day in the Life

• Projects may include: Designing standardized interview and hiring frameworks
• Sponsoring a founder in hiring their first HR or recruiting lead
• Implementing recruiting and HR tools across multiple companies
• Building dashboards to track hiring funnel performance
• Improving onboarding experiences to reduce ramp time
• Advising leadership teams on performance reviews and compensation planning

Why Work at Peak21

• Impact: Your work directly improves hiring and execution across multiple businesses
• Autonomy: Own and shape a portfolio-wide function
• Exposure: Work closely with founders and leadership teams at critical growth stages
• Team: Ambitious, grounded operators who value results and integrity
• Perks & Benefits: Competitive compensation and performance incentives
• Learning and development stipend
• Exposure to multiple high-growth companies and leadership teams
• Collaborative, high-caliber working environment