Head of People

Job Description

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

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• Lead and scale the recruiting function across business and operational hiring
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• Partner with leadership to develop headcount plans aligned with company growth objectives
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• Build recruiting processes that improve speed, quality, and candidate experience
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• Develop employer branding and talent attraction strategies
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• Personally engage on critical and leadership hires when needed
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People Operations & Organizational Development

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• Serve as a strategic advisor to leadership on organizational structure, team effectiveness, and performance management
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• Build scalable people programs across onboarding, engagement, feedback, and retention
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• Drive performance review processes and leadership development initiatives
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• Establish thoughtful policies, systems, and operating rhythms that support a high-performance culture
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• Partner with managers on coaching, employee relations, and team development
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Culture & Leadership

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• Help shape and reinforce company culture during a period of rapid growth
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• Create accountability and clarity across teams while maintaining a strong employee experience
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• Support leadership in driving communication, alignment, and change management
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• Build trust across all levels of the organization through strong judgment and emotional intelligence
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About You:

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• 8+ years of experience across People Operations, HR, and Talent Acquisition
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• Experience in high-growth startup or scaling environments
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• Proven ability to operate strategically while remaining highly hands-on
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• Strong recruiting background with experience personally driving hiring outcomes
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• Ability to build systems and processes from the ground up
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• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
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• High emotional intelligence, sound judgment, and strong operational instincts
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• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and evolving priorities
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Nice to Have:

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• Experience supporting distributed or multi-location teams
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• Exposure to operationally intensive businesses or services organizations
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• Background working closely with founders or executive leadership teams
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• Experience building people infrastructure during periods of rapid scaling
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Why This Role:

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• Opportunity to shape the people and talent strategy of a growing company
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• High visibility and direct partnership with executive leadership
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• Broad scope across recruiting, culture, leadership, and organizational strategy
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• Ability to make a meaningful impact during a critical growth phase
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• Competitive compensation and long-term growth opportunity
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Qualified candidates please submit your confidential resume to Chessa Eskandanian-Yee: View email address on ziprecruiter.com

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