Head of Human Resources

Pure; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Equinox membership

Dinner provided in the office every夜

Up to $60/day meals when in office

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Weekly dry cleaning

Company computer

Job summary

Pure Interactive in New York City is seeking a Head of Human Resources to lead the HR function for a fast-growing, regulatory gaming and social platform. This on-site role partners with leadership to design policies, workforce planning, and organizational development while shaping compensation, benefits, and talent programs.

You will own onboarding, payroll with Gusto, vendor and event logistics, and a strong in-office employee experience, including meals, perks, and merchandise.

Qualifications

• Experience in people operations, workplace operations, recruiting coordination, or a similar hands-on role.
• Exceptional organization and follow-through, with the ability to manage onboarding, vendors, events, and employee requests.
• Clear, thoughtful communication and discretion with sensitive employee information.
• Comfort with HR systems such as Gusto or similar platforms.
• Service-oriented mindset and high standards for the employee experience; ownership mindset.
• Must be able to work on-site in New York City.
• Free Equinox membership for in-person team; dinners provided in the office each night.
• Up to $60/day for meals when in the office.

Responsibilities

• Own employee onboarding from signed offer through the first weeks, coordinating paperwork, equipment, account setup, and introductions.
• Manage Gusto, including employee records, new-hire setup, payroll coordination, and ongoing updates.
• Own company merchandise, coordinating design, ordering, inventory, and distribution.
• Coordinate office move logistics, managing vendors, timelines, deliveries, and communications.
• Plan milestone dinners and team events, handling venue selection, reservations, budgets, and execution.
• Manage employee benefits and perks, supporting enrollment and provider coordination.
• Run first-round candidate screens and provide feedback to hiring managers.
• Keep the office stocked and the team fed, managing snacks/meals and vendor relations.

Skills

People operations

Organization

Communication

On-site work

Customer service mindset

Tools

Gusto

Job description

Company Description

Pure Interactive is a real-money gaming platform and social network focused on authentic players, genuine connections, and community-driven play. The platform operates with no rake, meaning Pure never takes a cut of the pot or a share of prize pools, ensuring that value stays with the players. Every participant is a real, verified individual, creating a trusted environment centered on social interaction as much as competition. Pure Interactive is backed by leading investors including LeftLane Capital, Drive by DraftKings, Tusk Ventures, Hidden Capital, MaC Venture Capital, Ludlow Ventures, Z Fellows, and Nomo Ventures, supporting its growth and long-term vision.

Role Description

The Head of Human Resources is a full-time, on-site role based in New York, United States, responsible for building and leading the HR function at Pure Interactive. This role oversees HR strategy, workforce planning, and organizational development to support a fast-growing, highly regulated gaming and social platform. Day-to-day responsibilities include developing and maintaining HR policies and procedures, managing employee relations and performance processes, and ensuring compliance with labor and employment laws. The Head of HR will partner closely with leadership to design compensation, benefits, and talent development programs, while fostering an inclusive, high-performance culture. This role also leads recruitment initiatives, HR systems implementation, and people analytics to inform data-driven decisions across the organization.

You will:

• Own employee onboarding from signed offer through the first weeks, coordinating paperwork, equipment, account setup, and introductions so every new hire can hit the ground running.
• Manage Gusto, including employee records, new-hire setup, payroll coordination, and ongoing employee updates, keeping everything accurate and on time.
• Own company merchandise, coordinating design, ordering, inventory, and distribution so the team has branded gear they are proud to wear.
• Coordinate office move logistics, managing vendors, timelines, deliveries, and employee communications to minimize disruption and get the new space ready for the team.
• Plan milestone dinners and team events, handling venue selection, reservations, budgets, and execution to celebrate company achievements and bring people together.
• Manage employee benefits and perks, supporting enrollment, coordinating with providers, and making it easy for employees to understand and use what’s available.
• Run first-round candidate screens, assessing alignment with role requirements and sharing clear feedback with hiring managers to keep the hiring process moving.
• Keep the office stocked and the team fed, managing snacks, meals, dietary preferences, and vendor relationships to deliver a consistently great in-office experience.

Qualifications:

• Experience in people operations, workplace operations, recruiting coordination, or a similarly hands‑on role, ideally at a fast-growing company.
• Exceptional organization and follow-through, with the ability to manage onboarding, vendors, events, and employee requests simultaneously.
• Clear, thoughtful communication and sound judgment, including discretion with sensitive employee and candidate information.
• Comfort managing Gusto or similar HR systems, employee records, and benefits administration.
• A service‑oriented mindset and high standards for the employee experience; you notice what needs doing and take ownership.
• Must be able to work on‑site in our New York City office.
• Free Equinox membership for the in‑person team
• Dinner provided in the office every night
• Up to $60/day for other meals when in the office (in‑person team)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with 100% of premiums covered by the company, starting on your first day
• Weekly dry cleaning and laundry service for the in‑person team
• Company computer

Pure is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.