Head of People

The Head of People is a member of the Executive Leadership Team and is responsible for both developing and leading the company’s people strategy, ensuring the organization attracts, develops, and retains top talent while supporting aggressive growth objectives typical of a private equity–backed environment. This role partners closely with the CEO and other executive team members, private equity sponsors and the Board of Directors to drive organizational performance, leadership development, and cultural alignment. The Head of People will regularly prepare and deliver people and organizational updates to the Board of Directors, providing data‑driven insights on talent, workforce planning, and organizational health. Key Duties Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and executive leadership team on organizational design, talent planning, safety, and culture Develop and execute a comprehensive people strategy aligned with company growth and value creation goals Provide executive leadership across all people functions, including talent acquisition, HR operations, performance management, leadership development, and talent assessment Lead initiatives that significantly enhance employee culture and engagement by launching company‑wide programs, establishing and chairing committees when needed, and developing tools that result in stronger cross‑functional collaboration, increased employee participation, and a more connected workforce Maintain a CA‑compliant enterprise‑wide employee handbook Resolve wage and hour compliance issues when applicable Plan and execute RIFs, when applicable, ensuring a structured, consistent, and well‑communicated process across impacted teams while approaching employee transitions with empathy, professionalism, and respect Compensation: $220,000 yearly #J-18808-Ljbffr