Head of People

HeroDevs • New York City, NY

32d • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a strategic, people-centric, and versatile Head of People to build and scale the People function at HeroDevs. Reporting to the COO, you will lead all People activities including talent acquisition, organizational development, training & enablement, performance management, team member relations, compliance, and culture-building initiatives. This role is ideal for someone who excels in high-growth environments, can design world-class people programs from the ground up, and is passionate about developing a thriving, high-performing culture & team.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in HR and/or People Operations
• Demonstrated success scaling teams in a high-growth SaaS or tech environment
• Strong background in recruitment, workforce planning, and performance management
• Proven experience designing training, enablement, or L&D programs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build scalable processes and operate autonomously
• Strong problem-solving skills and a business-first mindset
• Experience influencing decisions at the executive level

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a first or early people leader in a rapidly scaling company.
• Experience with compensation strategy, HR analytics, or org design.
• Experience implementing HRIS, ATS, or enablement platforms.

Responsibilities

• Build and implement a scalable hiring strategy to support aggressive growth
• Partner with leadership on workforce planning, job/role architecture, and future team needs
• Create a training and enablement function, including onboarding and leadership development
• Develop competency frameworks, career ladders, and skill development roadmaps
• Optimize organizational structure, reporting lines, and leadership layers
• Build and maintain HR policies, processes, and core HR operations
• Assist leadership and counsel with ensuring compliance with employment laws and human resources best practices
• Establish KPIs, reporting, and metrics to track progress and alignment with HeroDevs goals
• Implement engagement strategies, communication channels, and recognition programs
• Leverage data to guide decisions around hiring, retention, and workforce planning

What This Job Offers

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