About the Role: We’re seeking a People Lead to lay the groundwork for a Series B Insurance Tech platform playing in the online ecommerce / retail space. This is a high-impact, builder role suited for someone excited to design and implement foundational talent acquisition systems and expand into all aspects of People Operations. As our first dedicated People hire, you’ll play a critical role in scaling the team, enhancing culture, and shaping the employee experience.
Key Responsibilities:
Talent Acquisition & Employer Brand
- Lead the design and execution of full-cycle recruitment processes across multiple functions.
- Collaborate with leadership to define headcount needs and role requirements.
- Craft compelling job descriptions and create sourcing strategies across various channels.
- Champion the candidate experience from first touch through offer acceptance.
- Build a scalable, data-driven recruiting infrastructure and talent pipeline.
- Partner with marketing to elevate employer brand in key markets.
People Operations & HR
- Support new hire onboarding and ensure smooth integration into culture.
- Manage core HR operations: employee records, payroll, benefits administration, and compliance.
- Implement and manage HR tools and systems to support a growing organization.
- Collaborate with finance and leadership for thoughtful headcount and workforce planning.
Culture & Employee Experience
- Develop programs that embed values into the everyday employee experience.
- Drive employee engagement initiatives, feedback collection, and team-building events.
- Help create professional development programs that support growth and career mobility.
Compensation, Benefits & Performance
- Partner on total rewards strategy including salary benchmarking and compensation planning.
- Design and administer equity, bonus, and recognition programs.
- Implement performance review cycles and continuous feedback systems.
About You:
- 6-8 years of experience in People Operations or Talent Acquisition, preferably in high-growth or mission-driven startups.
- Strong track record in full-cycle recruiting, with a focus on building high-performing teams (experience with sales hiring a plus).
- Experience developing and leading teams.
- Familiarity with best-in-class People systems, tools, and processes.
- Proactive and organized, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communicator with a collaborative, team-first mindset.
- Passionate about building inclusive and values-driven culture from the ground up.
Why Join Us:
- Opportunity to be the founding People team member at a rapidly growing company.
- Competitive compensation and meaningful equity.
- Health, dental, and vision benefits.
- Work in a collaborative, values-aligned environment with a bold mission.
