Head of People

Lumafield•San Francisco, CA

10d•$190,000 - $240,000•Onsite

About The Position

Lumafield is seeking a Head of People to lead its HR, Talent Acquisition, and Workplace Experience functions. Reporting directly to the Head of Operations, this person will own and drive people programs, lead the recruiting team, and provide hands-on HR partnership to leaders across the company to help them build, manage, and develop high-performing teams. This hands-on role requires someone comfortable setting direction while also executing day-to-day work in a fast-paced environment. The Head of People will build effective people processes, develop managers, lead recruiting efforts, and help Lumafield attract, develop, and retain exceptional talent. The role offers an opportunity to shape the company's growth and build an environment where people can do the best work of their careers. This is a full-time, in-person role at Lumafield's headquarters in San Francisco, California.

Requirements

10 or more years of progressive experience in HR, People Operations, or HR Business Partner roles, including experience leading teams and owning people programs.
Demonstrated success building, implementing, and scaling people programs in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Experience leading or overseeing Talent Acquisition, with a strong understanding of recruiting strategy, workforce planning, and hiring operations.
Strong HR business partnership experience, including navigating complex employee relations matters and driving performance management.
Ability to operate strategically and tactically, with a willingness to take a hands-on approach to solving problems.
Excellent communication, coaching, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trust and influence leaders at all levels.
Strong operational judgment and analytical skills, and experience using HR systems and data to drive decisions.
Comfort navigating ambiguity, changing priorities, and the demands of a scaling business.
Strong working knowledge of California employment law, including CFRA, FMLA, and wage and hour compliance.

Responsibilities

Lead the People team, including HR, Talent Acquisition, and Workplace Experience; set priorities, develop team members, and ensure strong execution across all functions.
Own and continuously improve people programs, including onboarding, performance management, employee development, and employee engagement.
Partner with managers to navigate employee challenges, address performance issues, and support effective team management.
Oversee talent acquisition strategy and execution, partnering with hiring managers and the recruiting team to develop hiring plans, improve recruiting processes, and attract exceptional talent.
Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations across California, Massachusetts, and remote jurisdictions.
Own and optimize people systems and processes, including hands-on administration of the HRIS.
Build appropriately scaled processes that support the evolving business, balancing long-term improvements with immediate operational needs.
Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and high performance.