Director of People

Avo • New York, NY

5d • Remote

About The Position

As our first Director of People, you will build Avo’s US people operations and talent strategy from the ground up. We are looking for a builder who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is ready to move the company from "0 to 1" on all things HR. You will be a key partner to the leadership team, ensuring that as we scale our US-based commercial and product pods, we maintain our focus on excellence and our mission of helping clinicians save lives.
What we look for at Avo
Passion and drive to improve the lives of clinicians with the latest and greatest technology.
Hustle and the desire to wear many hats in a fast-paced and cross-functional environment.
Startup “get it done” attitude with independent drive and out-of-the-box thinking.

Requirements

• Experienced Builder: You have 6–8+ years of HR experience, with a heavy background in recruitment and experience building processes from the ground up
• Strategic & Tactical: You are comfortable designing 12-month organizational plans while simultaneously managing day-to-day HR operations.
• NYC Connection: While this role is remote-friendly, you have a strong preference for joining our NYC-based team for in-person collaboration and cultural anchoring.
• High Agency: You possess an independent drive and are comfortable navigating the ambiguity of an early-stage company.
• Exceptional Communicator: You excel at distilling complex concepts into clear, concise, and compelling messages—both written and verbal

Responsibilities

• Talent Acquisition: Lead aggressive hiring "spikes" to grow our US-based teams.
• Full-Cycle Recruiting: Own the recruitment lifecycle—sourcing, interviewing, and closing top-tier talent.
• Operational Infrastructure: Design and implement our foundational HR tech stack (ATS, HRIS, payroll) and draft our first employee handbook and compliance frameworks.
• Culture & Engagement: Shape the culture and values for the US organization, fostering a high-performance environment rooted in ownership and accountability.
• Employee Experience: Create a high-impact onboarding experience and design programs that foster connection for a distributed US team.
• Performance & Development: Build lightweight performance management systems rooted in "Written-First" communication and continuous feedback.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed