Head of People Operations

Summary

Join GrowthLoop, a fast-growing company, as their Head of People Operations. You will be responsible for the entire employee lifecycle, from hiring and onboarding to performance management and compliance. This role requires strong experience in scaling HR operations in high-growth, remote environments and strategic planning. You will report directly to the CEO and partner with the executive team. Build systems, support managers, ensure compliance, and create programs to retain and develop a strong team. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Requirements

• 7+ years running people operations / HR at companies with 80+ employees
• 5+ years of management experience with a partner/coach mindset
• Strong operator with a builder's mindset—thriving at taking things from 0→1 and 1→100
• Expert knowledge of HR practices including compensation, benefits, and policies
• Working knowledge of employment laws and regulations
• Strategic thinker who anticipates company needs and acts proactively
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills at all organizational levels
• Ability to build strong, trusting relationships while maintaining confidentiality
• Outstanding communication skills—simplifying complex concepts with clarity
• Self-starter with high motivation who thrives in complex environments
• Exceptional prioritization skills to manage competing demands
• Bias toward action, especially exceptional talent acquisition and development
• Genuine passion for people and culture—deeply committed to building an environment where people thrive
• Skilled in using People Analytics to drive data-informed decisions and identify workforce trends and opportunities

Responsibilities

• Create and scale best-in-class talent acquisition and recruiting programs
• Drive recruiting operations—overseeing offer letters, background checks, references, and recruiter performance
• Lead thoughtful, efficient onboarding and offboarding experiences
• Manage compensation structure, levels, and calibration in partnership with leadership
• Own and scale core people systems, including HRIS, payroll, onboarding, performance, and engagement tools
• Oversee benefits programs, including open enrollment and vendor relationships
• Maintain compliance across employment laws, states, and HR policies
• Partner with legal on immigration matters (OPT, visa-sponsorships, others)
• Equip managers with frameworks and tools for performance, feedback, and growth
• Build internal mobility programs and career development pathways
• Lead performance review cycles and performance improvement plans
• Be the go-to for employee questions on benefits, payroll, and policies
• Champion culture, engagement, and inclusivity throughout the employee lifecycle
• Collaborate with leadership to drive alignment, communication, and organizational health

Benefits

• Spot bonuses for major milestones and product feature graduations
• Opportunities for career progression and dynamic collaboration across teams
• Equity incentives for employees making an impact
• Remote-First Culture
• Flexible schedules and goal-based work style
• Unbounded PTO
• Monthly Recharge Days
• Free Platinum Health Insurance with Aetna
• 401(k) Program with Generous Company Match
• Quarterly Hackathons to focus on team passion projects
• Education Stipend towards your professional development
• Work closely with our world-class executive team
• Learners’ mindset culture