Head of People & Talent Ops — Portfolio Growth

Peak 21; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 180 000 - 240 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive compensation and 20%+ boni

Learning and development stipend

Exposure to multiple high-growth firms

Collaborative, high-caliber working环境

Résumé du poste

Peak21, a growth-focused investment firm, is hiring an HR Director (People & Talent Operations) to build and lead a centralized People function that supports Peak21 and its portfolio of companies. The role is based in New York City with on-site presence and some travel, reporting to founders to move fast and hire better as the portfolio scales.

You will design scalable HR infrastructure, oversee onboarding, performance reviews, compensation planning, and build recruiting systems across multiple

Qualifications

• 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

Responsabilités

• 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

Description du poste

Peak21, a growth-focused investment firm, is hiring an HR Director (People & Talent Operations) to build and lead a centralized People function that supports Peak21 and its portfolio of companies. The role is based in New York City with on-site presence and some travel, reporting to founders to move fast and hire better as the portfolio scales.

You will design scalable HR infrastructure, oversee onboarding, performance reviews, compensation planning, and build recruiting systems across multiple