advisoreyBrooklyn, NY
Head of People
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 managementBuild 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 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 Acquisition
- Experience in high-growth startup or scaling environments
- Proven ability to operate strategically while remaining highly hands-onStrong recruiting background with experience personally driving hiring outcomes
- Ability to build systems and processes from the ground upExcellent 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: advisorey. thanks you for your interest and wishes you much success in your search!
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Level
Manager
Location
Brooklyn, NY
Occupation
Human Resources Specialists
Industry
Human Resources Consulting Services
Posted
6 days ago