Head of People

Our client, a Series B LegalTech Startup, is looking for a Head of People to join their growing team.

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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 PlanningLead and scale the recruiting function across business and operational hiringPartner with leadership to develop headcount plans aligned with company growth objectivesBuild recruiting processes that improve speed, quality, and candidate experienceDevelop employer branding and talent attraction strategiesPersonally engage on critical and leadership hires when neededPeople Operations & Organizational DevelopmentServe as a strategic advisor to leadership on organizational structure, team effectiveness, and performance managementBuild scalable people programs across onboarding, engagement, feedback, and retentionDrive performance review processes and leadership development initiativesEstablish thoughtful policies, systems, and operating rhythms that support a high-performance culturePartner with managers on coaching, employee relations, and team developmentCulture & LeadershipHelp shape and reinforce company culture during a period of rapid growthCreate accountability and clarity across teams while maintaining a strong employee experienceSupport leadership in driving communication, alignment, and change managementBuild 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 AcquisitionExperience in high-growth startup or scaling environmentsProven ability to operate strategically while remaining highly hands-onStrong recruiting background with experience personally driving hiring outcomesAbility to build systems and processes from the ground upExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsHigh emotional intelligence, sound judgment, and strong operational instinctsComfortable navigating ambiguity and evolving priorities
Nice to Have:Experience supporting distributed or multi-location teamsExposure to operationally intensive businesses or services organizationsBackground working closely with founders or executive leadership teamsExperience building people infrastructure during periods of rapid scaling
Why This Role:Opportunity to shape the people and talent strategy of a growing companyHigh visibility and direct partnership with executive leadershipBroad scope across recruiting, culture, leadership, and organizational strategyAbility to make a meaningful impact during a critical growth phaseCompetitive compensation and long-term growth opportunity
Qualified candidates please submit your confidential resume to Chessa Eskandanian-Yee:
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