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 the first dedicated People leader at Pylon, responsible for multiple sub-functions including people operations, HR, performance & compensation, recruiting, and culture as we scale. The role requires a player-coach approach, where you will own both the strategic vision and the day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities

• Own People Ops: Implement and run HRIS, equity administration, brokers, and immigration counsel.
• Onboard and Offboard: Manage onboarding, offboarding, payroll, benefits, compliance, and other HR processes.
• Performance & Compensation: Set up and manage comp bands, review cycles, PIPs, and other performance-related tasks while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Recruiting: Develop and maintain the headcount plan, ensuring alignment between the plan and actual headcount, and closing offers.
• Culture: Ensure the company's core values are upheld and foster a strong, in-person culture in San Francisco.

Requirements

• Experience scaling People from 50 to 500 employees.
• Proven ability to handle complex HR processes and employee relations issues.
• Strong understanding of HRIS, equity administration, and immigration laws.
• Ability to build a high-performing team and culture.
• Experience with performance management and compensation strategies.
• Knowledge of recruiting best practices and tools.

Qualifications

• Non-traditional background in HR to gain insights into driving a company forward.
• Experience with performance and employee-relations calls, including PIPs, terminations, and layoffs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for building a high-performance culture and supporting employees' growth.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and execution.
• People management and team-building skills.
• HRIS and equity administration expertise.
• Recruiting and talent acquisition knowledge.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

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

Pay

Competitive salary and equity package.

Schedule

Full-time, on-site position in San Francisco, California.

What You'll Do

There are three levels of responsibility:

• Don't be afraid of the grunt work.
• Process build, process build, process build.
• Own the strategic vision and tackle the unknown unknowns.

Why Join Pylon

This role is ideal for someone who wants to be deeply involved in the company's growth and culture, with direct partnership with the founders on organizational design and leadership decisions. Pylon is currently 100+ people and growing, with a focus on building a high-bar, in-person culture in San Francisco.

What You've Done

• Scaling People from 50 to 500 employees.
• Experience with performance and employee-relations calls, including PIPs, terminations, and layoffs.
• Strong understanding of HRIS, equity administration, and immigration laws.
• Experience with performance management and compensation strategies.
• Knowledge of recruiting best practices and tools.

Perks

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

More 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!