Head of People

Summary

Join Raptor Maps, a fast-growing climate tech startup, as their Head of People! Lead the People function, shaping its strategic direction from organizational design and leadership development to culture building and business alignment. Partner with leadership and People Operations teams on organizational planning, team health, and scaling. Own key people analytics and reporting, championing company values and culture. Develop performance and development frameworks, provide coaching to senior leaders, and refine compensation and benefits programs. Collaborate with Talent teams to strengthen recruiting and retention efforts. This role requires a people-centric, business-savvy approach, high EQ, visionary thinking, and startup savvy. The ideal candidate will be located primarily in Boston.

Requirements

• People-Centric & Business-Savvy : You bring heart and head to HR. You deeply care about people and culture, and you understand how to align People strategy with business goals
• High EQ & Leadership Maturity : You lead with empathy and clarity, and others naturally turn to you for guidance and support
• Visionary & Pragmatic : You can see the big picture but know how to make progress in steps. You're energized by shaping the future and making it real
• Culture Carrier : You live and breathe values like transparency, integrity, curiosity, and inclusion—and you know how to help others do the same
• Collaborative by Nature : You build strong relationships across functions and levels, and you know when to lead, when to partner, and when to listen
• Startup Savvy : You’re comfortable with ambiguity, fast-paced environments, and rapid iteration. Bonus if you’ve built or scaled People functions in a venture-backed post-Series B/C stage startup before
• Exposure to remote-first or distributed teams
• SHRM or HRCI certification
• Must be authorized to work in the US
• Complete ownership and accountability over their role and success in the team
• Transparency into the operations of the rest of the company and are expected to be transparent and communicate honestly and effectively
• A sense of urgency. We are tackling a global problem, working in a fast-paced industry, and building a once in a lifetime company at Raptor Maps

Responsibilities

• Strategic HR Partnership. Own and lead the People strategy to support business goals, while partnering with People Operations and leadership teams on org planning, team health, and scaling effectively
• People Metrics & Reporting. Own key people analytics, including engagement surveys, organizational health metrics, and reporting to senior leaders and the Board, using data to inform strategy and track progress over time
• Culture, Values & Employee Experience. Champion our values and culture by designing programs that foster belonging, trust, and recognition, while leading engagement initiatives like feedback, DEIB, and key employee experience moments in a remote-friendly environment in partnership with People Operations team
• Talent Development. Own performance and development frameworks that empower every Raptor to grow, and lead impactful Learning & Development initiatives across the company
• Leadership Growth. Provide expert coaching to senior leaders and managers to enhance leadership capabilities, drive change management efforts to support organizational growth, and advise managers on team health, development, and effectiveness
• People Insights. Stay attuned to team sentiment, market trends, and evolving best practices to inform strategy and keep Raptor Maps ahead of the curve
• Total Rewards Strategy. Lead and refine our compensation, benefits, and total rewards programs to ensure they are fair, competitive, and support the needs of a growing, remote-friendly team
• Recruiting & Retention. Partner with the leadership and Talent teams to strengthen recruiting and hiring efforts, and implement strategies that support the retention of top talent aligned with our values and mission

Preferred Qualifications

Ideally primarily located in Boston and be in office at Greentown Labs 3x per week

Benefits

• Remote-first working model (free to work anywhere in lower 48 states unless otherwise noted for role)
• Competitive compensation including equity package
• Paid travel for in-person off sites and team get togethers (quarterly)
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance
• Unlimited paid time off (that we encourage you to use!)
• 401(k) with multiple low-fee options
• Desk budget
• Monthly Lunch & Learns plus plenty of DoorDash credit
• Amazing team members that tend to love memes, pets, solar, and being active