Head of People & Culture

Pointr • Boston, MA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Pointr is seeking a Head of People & Culture for the US to lead its global people function. This role serves as a strategic partner to the CEO and leadership team, responsible for developing and executing a people strategy to support the company's growth from 150 employees to its next phase. The position requires a blend of strategic thinking and hands-on execution across talent acquisition, total rewards, performance management, learning and development, employee experience, and people operations. The Head of People & Culture will lead a globally distributed team, fostering cohesion across different cultures and time zones, and will work closely with the CEO on a daily basis.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive HR/People experience.
• At least 3 years as a senior people leader in a fast-growing tech company (ideally B2B SaaS, 100-300 person scale).
• Proven experience as a strategic partner to a CEO or founder.
• Demonstrated success building and leading global, distributed people teams across multiple cultures (US plus Europe or EMEA strongly preferred).
• Deep expertise across talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, performance management, learning and development, employee relations, and HRIS.
• Hands-on familiarity with modern people tools (HRIS, engagement, ATS platforms).
• Strong commercial acumen, including headcount planning, budget management, and translating people decisions into business outcomes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of Massachusetts and multi-state US employment law.
• International employment exposure (Turkey, UK, EU) strongly preferred.
• Experience scaling people functions through funding rounds, M&A, or rapid headcount growth.
• Passion for building inclusive, high-performing cultures across geographies.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Sage HR, Culture Amp, and Ashby, or equivalent platforms.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted thought partner to the CEO and leadership team on organizational design, headcount planning, talent strategy, and culture.
• Lead the development and execution of Pointr's global people strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals across the US, UK, Turkey, and other geographies.
• Lead, coach, and develop a distributed people team across multiple cultures and time zones.
• Own the talent acquisition function end-to-end, including hiring plans, sourcing strategy, recruiter performance, agency partnerships, and candidate experience for both technical and Go-To-Market roles.
• Build scalable people operations, HRIS, compensation, and total rewards programs that function effectively across multiple countries and employment models.
• Manage a performance management framework that supports career progression, clear feedback, and high standards.
• Develop role-based competency frameworks, leveling, and personal development plans to provide clarity on growth opportunities for team members.
• Drive employee engagement through pulse surveys, listening forums, manager training, and cultural programs that strengthen cross-geographical connections.
• Act as a culture carrier, modeling and reinforcing Pointr's values (Ownership, Harmony, Scale) in all hiring, performance, and recognition decisions.
• Oversee HR compliance and risk management across US states and international entities, collaborating with legal counsel as necessary.

Benefits

• Supportive, kind (no-ego), and smart team
• Hybrid work (2 days in the office required)
• International environment and inclusive culture
• Competitive base salary
• Attractive stock options
• Cool and comfortable office in Boston (Back Bay) or access to WeWork in other locations
• Private health care (75% covered)
• Dental insurance
• Company-sponsored parental leave
• 18 days PTO
• Sick time
• 12 holidays per year
• 401(k) retirement scheme

What This Job Offers

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