Head of People

As a venture-backed, late-stage data and technology company, we are at a critical inflection point in our growth. We are seeking an experienced and steady-handed Head of People to architect and operationalize a sophisticated people strategy for a multi-state, distributed workforce. This role will report into the Chief Legal Officer and will manage a small team of 4+ professionals.

This leader will bring consistency, high performance, and strategic depth to our HR function, elevating it into a scalable and culture-anchored organization. The role requires a strong and proven expert in total rewards (compensation and benefits), talent attraction and retention strategy, workforce culture, and employment compliance, with the ability to operate at both the strategic and executional level. 

You will oversee all core HR functions, which includes Compensation & Equity, Benefits, Employee Relations, Performance Management, HRIS, Compliance, Talent Acquisition and Organizational Development, and will serve as a trusted advisor to the Company. 

Responsibilities include:

• Lead the People team: Manage, mentor, and continue to develop a high-performing People team, setting clear standards for excellence, accountability, and professional growth. Align the People strategy to the strategy of the Company with organized and strong ability to act proactively and flexibly for various scenarios.
  
• Learning & Development: Oversee learning strategies and programs that build manager capability, support employee growth, and reinforce the skills and behaviors needed to execute the company’s priorities.

• Culture & Engagement: Strengthen a high-trust, performance-oriented culture across the distributed workforce by reinforcing clear expectations, leadership behaviors, and consistent employee experience practices that drive alignment and accountability.

• Optimize Total Rewards Strategy: Lead the continuous optimization and governance of existing compensation, equity, and benefits programs. Ensure that the total rewards package is competitive to similar companies and fiscally responsible, serving as a lever for attracting, retaining, and motivating high-caliber talent across geographies.
  
• Compliance, Policy, and Governance: Lead the audit and enforcement of established HR policies, practices, employee handbooks, and mandatory training. Maintain expertise on federal, state, and local employment law, focusing on proactive risk mitigation to enable business growth.
  
• Employee Relations and Workplace Integrity: Serve as a strong advisor on employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, mitigation, performance, and sensitive employee situations, ensuring fair and consistent application of policy and a positive workplace environment.
  
• Operationalize scalable HR infrastructure: Lead the ongoing optimization and maintenance of HRIS systems, workflows, and reporting that support a multi-entity, multi-state organization and enable accurate, compliant people operations at scale.
  
• Leverage People Analytics: Direct the use of existing workforce data and KPIs to inform compensation decisions, drive workforce planning, measure retention effectiveness, and support organizational design initiatives.
  
• Workplace Experience: Oversee workplace operations and employee experience across all office locations, supporting a team that manages day-to-day facilities and creates a positive, functional work environment.

• 10+ years of progressive and comprehensive HR leadership experience, including 4+ years in a Head of People or equivalent leader, end-to-end role. Prior experience managing HR teams is required.
  
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field required; MBA/MA and SHRM-SCP or SPHR strongly preferred.
  
• Deep expertise in compensation and total rewards, including base pay, incentive programs, equity, sales incentive plans, leveling frameworks, and benefits administration in a small-to-mid-size company.
  
• Proven experience designing organization, retention, and talent sustainability strategies in fast-growth, technology-driven environments.
  
• Strong command of U.S. employment law and multi-state compliance, with experience managing risk across U.S. operations and coordinating with international entities.
  
• Experience leading HR through organizational change and growth.
  
• Hands-on experience with HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday) and building scalable people infrastructure.
  
• Exceptional executive presence with the ability to influence and partner effectively with leaders of the Company. Deep experience working with management teams and board of directors. Develop clear, data-driven storytelling for C-level and Board communications.
  
• Demonstrated success building and leading high-performing HR teams and shaping strong organizational culture.
  
• Ability to travel to various office locations.
  
• This role will be hybrid (2-3x in office a week) and must report to one of our established offices within the U.S. Los Angeles office strongly preferred.