Head of People

Must-Haves:

• 5-8+ years in People/HR roles at high-growth startups, with at least 2 years in leadership
• Experience scaling people functions at early-stage companies (50-200 employees)
• Track record designing and implementing people processes (performance management, compensation, onboarding, career frameworks)
• Business partner mentality - you advise leadership on strategic decisions, not just execute HR tasks
• Strong coaching skills - you develop managers and help them navigate people challenges
• Comfort with ambiguity - you build infrastructure without waiting for perfect clarity
• Excellent judgment on sensitive employee matters

Nice to Have:

• Experience in fintech, lending, or regulated industries
• Background in AI/ML or technical product companies
• Previous experience scaling a company through hyper-growth (50→200+ employees)
• Knowledge of multi-state employment compliance