Head of People, US — Strategic HR Leader for Growth

Beewise; San Ramon (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Flexible time off

Job summary

Beewise in San Ramon, CA is seeking a strategic and hands-on Head of People (U.S.) to lead all HR functions for our U.S. operations including recruitment.

This on-site role reports to the CEO and is the most senior HR position in the U.S., shaping a scalable, compliant, people-first workplace for both office and field teams. You will oversee HR operations, payroll, benefits, and culture initiatives, partner with executives, manage the lead recruiter, and implement data-driven people strategies

Qualifications

• 3+ years leading HR at a startup or scale-up with small to mid-sized teams
• Proven experience shaping people strategy and day-to-day HR operations
• Comfortable being the sole HR leader or part of a lean HR team
• Deep knowledge of multi-state labor laws, especially in California
• Experience supporting field and non-tech workforces
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Data-driven mindset with ability to translate insights into action
• Strong organizational and decision-making abilities

Responsibilities

• Lead all HR functions for U.S. operations, including recruitment and people programs
• Partner with CEO and executive team to align people strategy with business goals
• Design scalable HR systems across onboarding, performance, retention and development
• Oversee payroll, benefits, and compensation planning with Finance
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Develop and monitor HR analytics to drive improvements
• Manage U.S. lead recruiter and field teams across regions
• Foster inclusive, values-driven culture across offices and field sites

Skills

HR strategy

People leadership

Multi-state law

Data-driven

Communication

Change management

Stakeholder management

Tools

TriNet

Gusto

HiBob

Justworks

BambooHR

Job description

Beewise in San Ramon, CA is seeking a strategic and hands-on Head of People (U.S.) to lead all HR functions for our U.S. operations including recruitment.

This on-site role reports to the CEO and is the most senior HR position in the U.S., shaping a scalable, compliant, people-first workplace for both office and field teams. You will oversee HR operations, payroll, benefits, and culture initiatives, partner with executives, manage the lead recruiter, and implement data-driven people strategies