Head of People

As the Head of People you will be the trusted partner for a small, fast-growing, fully remote organization, owning the full people function from hiring and onboarding through culture and leadership development. You will bring a warm, solutions-oriented approach rather than a compliance-first mindset, helping the business grow while keeping its team supported and aligned. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in startup environments and enjoys building systems from the ground up. Responsibilities Manage the interview pipeline for open roles, coordinating candidates through multiple internal stakeholders and ensuring qualified talent is consistently in the pipeline Partner with leadership on capacity planning, flagging when it's time to hire and confirming budget alignment before roles open Own salary negotiations with incoming hires and ensure smooth onboarding, including clear, compliant contracts Understand the distinction between employees and contractors, both domestic and international, and the tax/legal nuances of hiring across different US states Serve as a trusted, approachable resource for the team, supporting people through workplace challenges with a coaching mindset rather than a policing one Identify organizational gaps and proactively recommend and lead new people initiatives (performance reviews, learning and development, culture programs) Support leadership with day-to-day HR needs while maintaining a warm, relationship-first approach 10+ years of experience in HR or People Operations Prior experience in a small business or startup environment (companies that have grown from roughly 8 to 40-50 employees are ideal) Experience negotiating compensation and managing full-cycle onboarding Familiarity with Gusto; ASA and Airtable experience are a plus Comfortable with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace Strong verbal and written English A warm, people-first communication style; comfortable acting as a resource and advocate rather than a compliance enforcer Salary: $3,500–$4,200 USD/month Fully remote position We only accept CVs submitted in English.