Head of People (New York City Metropolitan Area)

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

Culture & Leadership

• 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

Qualified candidates please submit your confidential resume to Chessa Eskandanian-Yee: View email address on apply.placed-app.com

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