Head of Recruiting & HR

About Alumni Ventures Alumni Ventures is one of the world’s most active venture capital platforms, with $1.4B+ in assets raised and investments in 1,600+ companies. Our network of 850,000+ members and 40+ dedicated investors connects accredited individuals to high-quality venture deals—typically reserved for institutions—through our alumni-driven communities and diversified co-investment strategy. AV operates as a 5-day-a-week, in-office culture because collaboration, mentorship, and shared momentum matter.

About the Role At AV, we believe exceptional people experiences are critical to building and maintaining a strong, high-performing company. We’re looking for a thoughtful, creative, and execution-oriented People Experience Manager to help us continue building those experiences as we grow. Working closely with the Chief People Officer, you’ll play a central role in designing and delivering the programs, experiences, and People practices that support employees throughout their journey at AV. You’ll help us understand what our people need, identify opportunities to make their experience better, and turn these insights into programs that are thoughtful, practical, and scalable. Employees and managers will look to you for guidance, support, and perspective, so strong judgment, empathy, and the ability to build trust matter just as much as your ability to build great programs. Location & Office Expectations This role can be based out of either our Manchester, NH headquarters or our Boston office. For team members who choose Boston as their primary office, we ask that you plan to work from our Manchester headquarters 2–3 days per week. As Manchester is home to our headquarters and a central hub for our team, spending regular time there helps foster strong collaboration, connection, and engagement across the organization.

You’ll Thrive in This Role You love building things that make work better for people. You enjoy both sides of People work: the creative, strategic work of imagining what could be better and the operational discipline required to make it happen. Design and build People programs that strengthen connection, engagement, recognition, performance, and the overall employee experience

Lead employee listening efforts, including engagement and pulse surveys, and turn feedback and insights into meaningful action

Bring creativity and fresh thinking to how we engage, connect, recognize, and support employees

Partner with our Talent Development leader to help bring learning, manager development, and career growth initiatives to life across the organization

Use employee feedback, participation, and data to understand what’s working and continuously improve our programs

Be a Trusted People Partner

Build strong, trusted relationships with employees and managers and serve as a go-to resource for day-to-day People questions, guidance, and support

Coach and support managers through employee situations, performance conversations, team dynamics, and other People matters

Support organizational change initiatives and help leaders and employees navigate growth and change effectively

Stay close to the employee experience, surfacing themes and opportunities that can help us strengthen our culture and organization

Coordinate across employees, managers, IT, payroll, benefits, and external partners to ensure transitions are thoughtful, organized, and seamless

Create an onboarding experience that helps new hires feel welcomed, connected, and equipped to contribute quickly

Help optimize and evolve the People tech stack, leveraging systems, automation, and AI to create a more seamless and scalable employee experience

Who You Are 4-6 years of progressive experience across Employee Experience, People Programs, People Operations, HR Business Partnering, or related People roles

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, Psychology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

Demonstrated experience designing and building People programs and employee experiences

Strong People judgment and experience serving as a trusted resource to both employees and managers

Experience coaching managers and navigating employee relations, performance, and other sensitive People situations

Experience owning or meaningfully supporting employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding and offboarding; experience supporting employees across multiple countries is a plus

Strong program and project management skills with the ability to take an idea from concept through implementation and adoption

A creative and curious approach to People work, with an instinct for identifying opportunities and finding practical ways to make the employee experience better

High emotional intelligence and the ability to build credibility and trust across levels and functions

Comfort operating independently, making judgment calls, and taking ownership while knowing when partnership or escalation is needed

Comfort working in a growing environment where priorities evolve and there is always something new to build or improve

We welcome diverse views, use data and sound judgment, and once aligned, execute as one team. We prioritize impact, simplify where possible, and channel energy where we have a real advantage. Be AI-forward and tech‑optimistic. We actively use AI and emerging technologies to work smarter, make better decisions, and amplify human judgment—not replace it. Benefits & Perks Comprehensive health coverage with multiple plan options, including employer-funded deductible support and HSA contributions

Dental and vision plans with multiple coverage tiers

Tax-advantaged accounts including HSA, FSA, and commuter benefits (with monthly employer contribution)

401(k) with company match and immediate vesting

Company-paid life and disability insurance, plus optional supplemental coverage

Additional support programs including EAP, health advocacy, and wellness resources

Flexible, unlimited PTO and generous paid parental leave

11 company holidays

This range represents the base salary Alumni Ventures reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at the time of posting. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may receive equity, a corporate bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package, subject to the terms of the applicable plans and programs.

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