Relocate to SF: Head of People

Notice: This is an on-site role based in San Francisco, California. Relocation is required, and we're happy to discuss timing and support during the process.

About the role

You'll be responsible for several critical functions including People Ops, HR, performance & compensation, recruiting, and culture as we scale. The ideal candidate will act as both a player and coach, owning the strategic vision while also handling the day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities

• Don't be afraid of the grunt work.
• Process build process build process build.
• Own the strategic vision and tackle the unknown unknowns.
• Understand and own the vision for the company and be an active voice in pushing the company forward.
• Own People Ops.
• Pick and run the HRIS, equity admin, broker, and immigration counsel.
• Own onboarding (30/60/90), offboarding, payroll, benefits, compliance, etc.
• Answer how we scale as a company for the next 10x employees.
• Own performance and comp. From the nuts and bolts (comp bands, review cycles, PIPing etc) to enabling people to be their best selves (manager coaching, promos).
• Nurture the culture. Be the bellwether when culture diverges from our core values. Be the embodiment of Sprint the Marathon, Happy Grinder, Product Fluency, and Win as a Team.
• Act as Head of Recruiting. Maintain the headcount plan and close the gap between the plan and actuals.

Requirements

Someone who can own several sub-functions: people ops, HR, perf / comp, recruiting and culture as we scale. Player-coach role - you are capable of being the super IC that builds the function and processes not just a team builder.

Qualifications

• Been an active player in scaling People somewhere from 50 → 500 employees.
• Bonus: Non-traditional background outside of HR to build an understanding on how to drive a company forward.
• Lived through real performance and employee-relations calls - PIPs, terminations, layoffs - and can speak to what you learned.
• Done the schlep work.

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.
• Build a high-bar, in-person culture in SF, not a remote-first People function.

What You've Done

• Define the role and its importance within the organization.
• Manage multiple aspects of People Ops, HR, performance & compensation, recruiting, and culture.
• Ensure compliance and effective onboarding/offboarding processes.
• Lead performance management and compensation strategies.
• Develop and maintain a strong corporate culture aligned with core values.
• Oversee recruitment efforts and maintain headcount plans.

What You've Done Bonus

• Non-traditional background outside of HR to build an understanding on how to drive a company forward.
• Lived through real performance and employee-relations calls - PIPs, terminations, layoffs - and can speak to what you learned.
• Done the schlep work.

Our Perks

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

About Pylon

Funding: Series B led by a16z and BCV ($51M total raised)
Founders: Advith Chelikani, Robert Eng, and Marty Kausas
Team: Currently 100+ and growing!