HR Manager (People and Talent Operations)
About The Position
At Peak21, we specialize in acquiring and scaling large direct-to-consumer (D2C) and technology-enabled businesses across the United States, Europe, and Asia, while also incubating companies of our own. Our portfolio generates over $200 million in revenue, is fully bootstrapped and profitable, and is built with a long-term mindset. We are hiring an HR Manager (People & Talent Operations) to build and lead a centralized People function that supports Peak21 and its growing portfolio of companies. This role is critical to helping founders hire better, move faster, and build durable teams as they scale. This position is full-time, based in New York City, with on-site presence required and flexibility for travel as needed (Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM EST).
Requirements
- You have 3–6 years of progressive HR or People Operations experience, ideally in startups, venture-backed companies, or multi-entity environments
- You enjoy building systems from scratch and standardizing best practices
- You thrive in fast-paced environments and take full ownership of outcomes
- You are data-driven and comfortable using metrics to guide decisions
- You balance empathy with high standards and accountability
- You are confident advising founders and senior leaders
- You step up when priorities demand extra effort and take pride in delivering results
Responsibilities
- Build and own Peak21’s centralized People and Talent Operations function
- Design scalable HR infrastructure, including policies, handbooks, benefits frameworks, and compliance standards across portfolio companies
- Support founders in building and improving employee lifecycle processes such as onboarding, performance management, promotions, compensation reviews, and offboarding
- Build and optimize recruiting systems, workflows, and interview processes to improve quality of hire and reduce bias
- Develop sourcing strategies, vendor partnerships, and talent pipelines for recurring and high-priority roles
- Track and report on people and recruiting metrics including time-to-fill, quality of hire, retention, and engagement
- Advise portfolio leaders on inclusive hiring practices and people programs
- Improve employer branding and candidate experience across Peak21-backed companies
- Continuously refine people processes with a focus on speed, clarity, and scalability
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and performance incentives
- Learning and development stipend
- Exposure to multiple high-growth companies and leadership teams
- Collaborative, high-caliber working environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
