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Head of People

Head of People

FreedSan Francisco, CA, US
26 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Head Of People

We are looking for a Head of People to build and lead Freed's People & Talent function. Reporting to the VP of Finance & Ops, this role will oversee the full employee lifecycle : talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, compensation philosophy, employee engagement, and learning & development. You will be both strategic and hands-on, helping Freed scale from 60 to 160+ employees and beyond while preserving our fast, mission-driven culture.

The right candidate will be a builder : someone who thrives in a startup environment, balances empathy with business rigor, and can set the vision for PeopleOps while rolling up their sleeves to execute.

How You'll Have Impact

  • Lead, manage and coach the existing Talent Acquisition team and Workplace Manager.
  • Own and scale, together with our head of talent, Freed's talent acquisition strategy and engine, ensuring we attract, hire, and onboard top talent in line with company growth goals.
  • Define, implement and execute compensation, onboarding, promotion, and performance management frameworks that drive a culture of impact, high-performance, transparency, and competitiveness.
  • Build programs that foster employee engagement, culture, and retention, ensuring Freed remains a place where people do the best work of their careers.
  • Partner with leadership on org design, workforce planning, and leadership development as Freed continues rapid growth.
  • Ensure compliance with HR, labor, and privacy regulations across U.S. states, and eventually international expansion.
  • Build the HR tech stack infrastructure and the most AI-focused people team in the world to support efficient and scalable people operations.

What You'll Bring

  • Proven track record leading and building People / HR teams and processes in a high-growth startup (Series A>

    • C+, scaling from ~50 to 200+).

  • Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
  • Strong knowledge of HR operations, compliance, and best practices (U.S. labor law, benefits, payroll, employee relations).
  • Experience designing and running onboarding processes, compensation philosophy and performance management processes, and willingness to run these processes hand-on.
  • Demonstrated success in talent acquisition, including building in-house recruiting capabilities.
  • Proven experience scaling and developing People teams, with a track record of building high-performing HR / People functions in high-growth environments.
  • Proven experience designing and implementing smart, scalable organizational structures for hyper-growth startups, including establishing clear leveling frameworks and career progression policies.

    • Nice to Haves

  • Experience in SaaS or healthcare / regulated industries.
  • Background in coaching, L&D, or leadership development.
  • Experience with HRIS / ATS systems and automating people workflows.

    • What We'll Bring

  • Competitive salary and equity in a high-growth company.
  • Opportunity to make an immediate impact.
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Unlimited paid time off.
  • Company-sponsored annual retreats.
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