Head of People

Garner Health•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Garner's mission is to transform the healthcare economy, delivering high-quality and affordable care for all. We are fundamentally reimagining how healthcare works in the U.S. by partnering with employers to redesign healthcare benefits using clear incentives and powerful, data-driven insights. Our approach guides employees to higher-quality, lower-cost care, creating a system that works better for everyone. Patients achieve better health outcomes, employers spend healthcare dollars more effectively, and physicians are rewarded for delivering exceptional care rather than performing more procedures. Garner is one of the fastest-growing healthcare technology companies in the country. Our products are trusted by the most sophisticated employers and providers in the industry, and we are building a team of talented, mission-driven individuals who are motivated to make a meaningful impact on healthcare at scale. We are seeking an exceptional Head of People to lead the People function at Garner. The team is responsible for the full people lifecycle - post-recruitment - at Garner including onboarding, performance/compensation, engagement, and retention. They will be responsible for building scalable systems, fostering a high-performance culture, and ensuring we continue to grow extraordinary talent as the company scales. This is a unique opportunity for a mission-driven leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and is passionate about building exceptional teams and organizational systems.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive experience in Consulting/People/HR roles, with 5+ years leading teams.
Proven expertise in designing and scaling people systems, including performance management, compensation, and engagement.
Experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
Strong analytical and metrics-driven mindset, with experience building dashboards, defining KPIs, and making data-informed decisions.
Demonstrated ability to partner with executives, influence leaders, and hold teams accountable to people and hiring goals.
A hands-on, builder mindset with the ability to operate strategically while diving into details when needed.
A passion for Garner’s mission and a commitment to creating an environment where team members can do the best work of their careers.

Responsibilities

Lead and scale the People function, building systems that support the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, performance management, compensation, learning and development, and engagement.
Partner closely with the leadership team on organizational design, headcount planning, hiring priorities, and company-wide goal setting.
Ensure a consistently high talent bar and cultural alignment across the organization, embedding our values in performance management and manager practices.
Establish and monitor key people metrics, including ramp time, engagement scores, performance distribution, and attrition, to guide decision-making and drive accountability.
Build and run scalable processes for performance review cycles, compensation planning, leveling frameworks, internal mobility, and career pathing.
Develop and implement programs that strengthen culture and employee engagement, with clear follow-through and measurable outcomes.
Ensure compliance with employment law, lead employee relations practices, and maintain consistent policies and risk mitigation across jurisdictions.
Own HR systems and tools (e.g., HRIS, ATS), ensuring accuracy, clean data, process automation, and strong operating rhythms across teams.