Head of People
Head of People (First HR Hire)
About the Role
We’re looking for our first Head of People - A builder who thrives in ambiguity, moves with urgency, and cares deeply about creating a workplace where high-performing people can do the best work of their careers. As the company doubles in size, this person will architect and own every dimension of the People function: compensation frameworks, performance systems, manager enablement, talent development, employee relations, HR operations, and culture.
You’ll have the opportunity, and the autonomy to design a modern, scalable People organization from the ground up, partnering directly with founders and department heads to shape how our company grows.
What You’ll Do
Build the People Function: Stand up foundational HR infrastructure across compensation, leveling, performance management, engagement, benefits, and compliance.
Own HR Systems End-to-End: Select, implement, and manage tools and processes across onboarding, HRIS, payroll, and compensation systems.
Compensation & Leveling: Develop clear frameworks that support rapid hiring, internal mobility, and equitable decision-making.
Manager Enablement: Build training, playbooks, and rituals that help managers lead well through hypergrowth.
Employee Experience: Design programs that foster belonging, alignment, and high performance in a hybrid environment.
People Operations: Maintain a smooth, compliant, and employee-centric operational backbone as we scale across states and roles.
Culture & Values: Partner with leadership to operationalize company values, reinforce cultural clarity, and unlock a high-trust environment.
Strategic Partner: Serve as a thought partner to founders on organizational design, headcount planning, change management, and cross-functional communication.
High-Judgment HR Support: Handle sensitive employee relations issues with discretion, care, and a strong ethical compass.
You Might Be the Right Fit If…
You’ve owned or helped build the People function at a high-growth startup (ideally Series A–C).
You thrive in ambiguity, move quickly, and see imperfect information as an opportunity to create clarity.
You operate with urgency, precision, and a deep sense of ownership.
You enjoy being both strategic and hands-on, building systems while rolling up your sleeves to execute.
You design processes that scale but don’t add unnecessary friction.
You’re energized by building compensation frameworks, leveling structures, and HR systems from scratch.
You care deeply about people and culture, not as perks, but as drivers of real company performance.
You have excellent judgment and a track record of navigating sensitive, nuanced situations.
You bring strong communication skills and can influence at every level of the organization.
You have experience with the following systems: Rippling, Ashby, SequoiaOne (Benefits)
Why You Should Join Us
You’ll architect a People function during the most pivotal phase of our growth, with direct visibility and influence at the founder + executive level.
You get to design systems, processes, and cultural foundations that will shape the next decade of the company.
You’ll join a mission-driven team working at the intersection of healthcare and technology, with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.
You’ll work with exceptionally talented, kind, ambitious people who value clarity, ownership, and craftsmanship.
You’ll have the autonomy to build boldly, while being supported by a team that moves fast and cares deeply.