Head of People

Lumafield•San Francisco, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Lumafield is seeking a Head of People to lead its HR, Talent Acquisition, and Workplace Experience functions. Reporting to the Head of Operations, this hands-on role owns and drives people programs, leads the recruiting team, and partners with leaders across the company to help them build, manage, and develop high-performing teams. The role combines setting direction with direct execution, including building people processes, developing managers, leading recruiting, and helping attract, develop, and retain talent. It is a high-impact opportunity to shape Lumafield’s growth and foster an environment where employees can do their best work. This is a full-time, in-person position at Lumafield’s San Francisco, California headquarters. Lumafield is headquartered in San Francisco and also has an office in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Requirements

At least 10 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 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 functions.
Own and continuously improve people programs, including onboarding, performance management, employee development, and employee engagement.
Partner with managers on employee challenges, performance issues, and effective team management.
Oversee talent acquisition strategy and execution, partnering with hiring managers and the recruiting team on hiring plans, recruiting processes, and attracting 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 right-sized processes that support the evolving business while balancing long-term improvements with immediate operational needs.
Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and high performance.