People Manager

Polimorphic•New York, NY

2h•$140,000 - $160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We’re hiring our first People leader to build and scale our HR function from the ground up. This role is ideal for an experienced HR Manager or Director-level professional who thrives in early-stage or high-growth environments and wants to shape people strategy, culture, and employee experience end-to-end. You’ll partner closely with leadership to design foundational people programs, support managers, and consult on strategic HR initiatives as we grow. This is a highly visible, hands-on role with significant autonomy and long-term impact.

Requirements

7–12+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally including time as a Senior HR Manager or Director
Experience being an early or first HR/People hire, or building programs in a scaling organization
Strong grounding in HR fundamentals (employee relations, compliance, performance management) paired with strategic thinking
Proven ability to influence senior leaders and coach managers
High ownership mentality - comfortable operating hands-on while thinking long-term
Excellent judgment, discretion, and emotional intelligence

Nice To Haves

Experience in high growth tech companies preferred.

Responsibilities

Design and implement core HR programs and processes, including onboarding, performance management, feedback cycles, and manager enablement
Create scalable systems, policies, and practices that support growth while maintaining a strong culture
Serve as the primary point of contact for all HR-related matters
Design thoughtful, role-specific onboarding plans that help new hires ramp quickly and feel connected
Continuously assess and improve employee experience across the full lifecycle
Lead initiatives focused on engagement, inclusion, learning, and career development
Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, and people strategy
Consult with managers on performance management, coaching, conflict resolution, and team development
Support change management as the company scales
Ensure compliance with employment laws and best practices (with support from external vendors as needed)
Oversee benefits administration, compensation benchmarking, and HRIS selection/optimization
Manage vendor relationships (payroll, benefits, legal, etc.)