HR Lead

Peak Retirement Planning; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Peak Retirement Planning, Inc. in Columbus, Ohio seeks a results-driven Head of Human Resources to lead our HR function as we scale.

You will own recruiting, onboarding, policy compliance, and HR analytics, ensuring best-in-class people practices across a dynamic, fast-growing financial planning firm.

Ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of state and federal labor laws and a servant-leader approach to building a high-performance team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage our Human Resources department
• Ensure HR-related KPIs are tracked and met consistently
• Oversee our hiring process from start to finish
• Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes
• Have in-depth knowledge of State and Federal labor laws
• Maintain compliance with labor laws and uphold company HR policies

Job description

We are the #1 fastest-growing private company in Columbus, Ohio, by Inc. 5000, and one of the top and youngest financial planning firms in the country. Peak has grown from one team member to over 60 team members in just 4 years.In 2025, we had over 5,400 applicants, we only hired 19. We are very selective to ensure we hire the best and those aligned with our values and intensity.

What We Look For

• A+ Player
  • Elite at what they do. Extremely hard worker. Gritty. Gets things done. Internal need to succeed.
  • Dislikes working with B and C players.
  • Does not need to be told twice what to do.
• Foxhole Team Member
  • Has a servant's heart and a purpose bigger than themselves.
  • Will help a team member fix a flat on the side of the road at 6am.
  • Goes above and beyond to provide a "White Glove Service" to our clients.
• Rocketship Mentality
  • Excited to join a fast-growing startup with extreme upside.
  • Growth Mindset in all areas of life - professionally, personally, physically, and spiritually.
  • "Lifer" - those who want to work with us for 30+ years (not just a 9-5 job).

Main Responsibilities

• Lead and manage our Human Resources department
• Ensure HR-related KPIs are tracked and met consistently
• Oversee our hiring process from start to finish
• Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes
• Have in-depth knowledge of State and Federal labor laws
• Maintain compliance with labor laws and uphold company HR policies