Head of People

Our client, a Series B LegalTech Startup, is looking for a Head of People to join their growing team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in high-growth environments and enjoys balancing strategic leadership with hands‑on execution. The right person will be equally comfortable building recruiting processes, advising leadership on organizational challenges, and stepping in operationally when needed. About the Role: Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning Lead and scale the recruiting function across business and operational hiring Partner with leadership to develop headcount plans aligned with company growth objectives Build recruiting processes that improve speed, quality, and candidate experience Develop employer branding and talent attraction strategies Personally engage on critical and leadership hires when needed People Operations & Organizational Development Serve as a strategic advisor to leadership on organizational structure, team effectiveness, and performance management Build scalable people programs across onboarding, engagement, feedback, and retention Drive performance review processes and leadership development initiatives Establish thoughtful policies, systems, and operating rhythms that support a high-performance culture Partner with managers on coaching, employee relations, and team development Help shape and reinforce company culture during a period of rapid growth Create accountability and clarity across teams while maintaining a strong employee experience Support leadership in driving communication, alignment, and change management Build trust across all levels of the organization through strong judgment and emotional intelligence About You: 8+ years of experience across People Operations, HR, and Talent Acquisition Experience in high-growth startup or scaling environments Proven ability to operate strategically while remaining highly hands‑on Strong recruiting background with experience personally driving hiring outcomes Ability to build systems and processes from the ground up Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills High emotional intelligence, sound judgment, and strong operational instincts Comfortable navigating ambiguity and evolving priorities Nice to Have: Experience supporting distributed or multi-location teams Exposure to operationally intensive businesses or services organizations Background working closely with founders or executive leadership teams Experience building people infrastructure during periods of rapid scaling Why This Role: Opportunity to shape the people and talent strategy of a growing company High visibility and direct partnership with executive leadership Broad scope across recruiting, culture, leadership, and organizational strategy Ability to make a meaningful impact during a critical growth phase Competitive compensation and long‑term growth opportunity #J-18808-Ljbffr