Head of People

Faro Health•San Diego, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Faro Health is seeking a Head of People to serve as a strategic executive partner to the CEO and leadership team, shaping the people strategy that powers the company's next stage of growth. This is a full-time, senior leadership role with broad ownership across the entire people function, including talent acquisition, organizational design, culture, performance, and employee experience. The ideal candidate is a builder and strategist who thrives in fast-moving, high-growth environments and knows how to design people programs that are both rigorous and human. They understand what it takes to attract, develop, and retain exceptional talent and bring a founder mindset to every challenge. The Head of People will own and drive Faro's people strategy end-to-end, encompassing organizational design, talent acquisition, total rewards, learning and development, performance, HR operations, compliance, culture, and DEI. As a key member of the leadership team, they will report directly to the CEO and serve as a trusted advisor on all matters related to people and organization.

Requirements

8+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, with at least 3 years in a senior people leader role within a high-growth software or technology company
Proven track record of building and scaling people functions from early-stage through growth
Strong executive presence and communication skills; comfortable advising and influencing at the C-suite and board level
Deep expertise across the full HR spectrum: talent acquisition, total rewards, performance management, L&D, HR operations, and compliance
Experience leading organizational design and change management in a dynamic environment
Demonstrated ability to build culture intentionally
Data-driven approach to people decisions with the ability to translate metrics into strategy
Located in San Diego, with availability to be in office 2–3 days per week
Exceptional strategic thinking with the ability to connect people priorities to business outcomes
High emotional intelligence and the interpersonal presence to build trust quickly across all levels of the organization
Strong written and verbal communication, including executive-level presentations
Disciplined attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities without losing focus
Entrepreneurial mindset – you build what doesn't exist and improve what does
Collaborative team player who can operate independently and adapt to shifting priorities
Genuine passion for people, culture, and building organizations where talented humans can do their best work

Responsibilities

Shape and Execute People Strategy: Serve as a strategic thought partner to the CEO and leadership team on organizational design, workforce planning, and culture. Translate Faro's business priorities into a cohesive people strategy with clear goals, metrics, and milestones. Build and continuously refine the organizational structure to support current needs and scale for the future. Proactively identify people-related risks and opportunities and bring forward data-driven recommendations.
Lead Talent Acquisition: Own full-cycle recruiting strategy and execution, partnering with leaders to define hiring needs and build high-performing teams. Develop and evolve Faro's employer brand to attract mission-aligned, top-tier talent. Manage relationships with external recruiters and agencies as needed. Build and train internal hiring teams on best practices for structured, equitable interviewing.
Design Compensation Programs: Lead compensation philosophy and structure design, ensuring Faro remains competitive to attract and retain exceptional people. Oversee equity plan administration in partnership with Finance and Legal. Evaluate, implement, and manage comprehensive benefits programs including medical, wellness, disability, and 401(k). Design and manage employee recognition programs that reinforce high performance and Faro's core values. Lead annual compensation planning processes.
Drive Performance and Development: Design and lead a performance management system that provides timely feedback, drives accountability, and supports career growth. Define clear organizational levels and career frameworks that give employees visibility into growth opportunities. Collaborate with employees and managers on personalized development plans. Design and deliver leadership development programs that build capability at every level of the organization. Partner with team leaders to build highly effective, cohesive teams.
Build and Sustain a Distinctive Culture: Champion and actively shape the cultural attributes that define how Faro operates and what makes it a great place to build. Partner with the executive team on internal communications strategy and ensure key messages land clearly across the organization. Own the end-to-end employee lifecycle experience from onboarding to offboarding, with the goal of sustaining high engagement. Lead employee relations, conflict resolution, and investigations consistent with Faro's values and legal requirements.
Build and Run a Scalable HR Function: Manage and optimize the HRIS platform to ensure accurate, actionable employee data. Leverage HR metrics and analytics to monitor program effectiveness and guide continuous improvement. Ensure full compliance with state and federal labor laws across all Faro locations. Manage the people function budget strategically, maximizing impact relative to organizational priorities. Evaluate and implement HR tools, systems, and processes that scale with company growth.