Head of Human Resources

Summary

Join Instnt, an innovative Insurtech startup, as their Head of HR and lead their people strategy. This role requires a strategic partnership with the CEO and leadership team, driving initiatives to fuel growth. You will be responsible for attracting, retaining, and developing top talent while scaling HR operations effectively. The position is currently remote, with potential for a hybrid model. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth SaaS environment.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on HR leadership experience in a high-growth or startup environment, executing operational HR tasks with extreme efficiency and limited resources
• Deep HR knowledge across employee relations, performance management, compensation, career pathing, and employment law
• 3+ years experience designing and implementing scalable HR programs
• Experience in a high-growth SaaS startup – you anticipate the challenges that come with scaling
• A culture-first mindset – you prioritize values as a key ingredient to business success and are a role model in action
• A proactive, hands-on problem solver – you don’t just advise, you execute
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills – you’re a true business partner to leadership, managers, and employees alike

Responsibilities

• Be a values champion – Reinforce and scale Instnt's culture and values across the organization
• Advise and support leaders – Partner directly with team leads to coach on performance management, navigate complex talent issues, advise on compensation and leveling, and help employees develop their careers
• Build and scale HR operations – Maintain and continue to improve HR processes, systems, and policies that align with a growing SaaS startup while ensuring compliance with local, federal, and global employment laws
• Enhance employee engagement – Proactively identify and address employee relations concerns, improve work relationships, and increase morale, productivity, and retention
• Analyze trends and anticipate needs – Use HR data and insights to develop programs and strategies that support future business growth
• Optimize payroll & benefits – Liaise with Instnt Professional Employment Organization (PEO) to ensure employees receive the best possible resources and support
• Develop training & coaching programs – Identify and execute training needs for business units, as well as provide individual executive coaching
• Support broader business initiatives – Work alongside the CEO on strategic growth initiatives beyond HR to help scale the company

Benefits

• Close partnership with leadership – Work alongside the CEO and senior leaders on initiatives that go beyond HR
• A fast-moving, exciting SaaS startup environment where innovation and collaboration thrive
• Flexible work setup – Remote-first with the option to transition to a hybrid model (2 days per week in NYC) as we scale
• Opportunities to grow and evolve as the company scales
• Salary: $150,000 - $165,000 annually + equity