Head of People
Core
Build the structure, compliance foundation, and people infrastructure for a fast-growing tech company to align workforce value with headcount.
Role type
Head of People (Strategy & Org Design)
Builds
People infrastructure, org design, and compliance frameworks for a 65+ employee team
Domain
SaaS / Developer Tools / HR Tech
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
workforce planning, org design, retention strategy, employee engagement, compensation philosophy, performance management, multi-state/international employment compliance, executive-level candor, manager coaching, people data analytics
Preferred skills
scaling from 50 to 150+ employees, building a People team from scratch, familiarity with Rippling/Ashby/Deel
Technologies
Rippling, Ashby, Deel
Responsibilities
Partner with founders on workforce planning and org design; improve listening infrastructure for people-health reads; own retention and engagement interventions; ensure compliance across all jurisdictions; own compensation philosophy and job architecture; set performance strategy and manager development programs; act as confidential resource for employees; manage departures with dignity
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership



