Strategic HR Leader for Scalable Engineering & Technology

Elliott Scott - HR search & recruitment; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Elliott Scott HR has been exclusively retained to appoint a Head of HR | Engineering & Technology for a high-growth, founder-led organization in San Mateo, CA. Reporting to the Chief People Officer, this role serves as a strategic partner to the CTO and Technology Leadership Team, shaping leadership, talent, and the operating model to support rapid growth.

You'll influence how leadership is built, how the organization evolves, and how the business attracts, develops and retains exceptional

Qualifications

• Credibility partnering with Engineering, Product or Technology leaders and scaling technical teams.
• Commercial judgement, intellectual curiosity, and willingness to challenge thinking.
• Experience growing within a high-growth, founder-led organization.
• Ability to balance structure with speed to maintain innovation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CTO and Technology Leadership Team.
• Help answer questions that define the next phase of growth for the organization.
• Shape leadership, talent, organizational design and operating model behind critical tech functions.
• Influence executive decisions across leadership, talent and organizational effectiveness.

Skills

Executive partnership

Talent strategy

Organizational design

Leadership development

Job description

Elliott Scott HR has been exclusively retained to appoint a Head of HR | Engineering & Technology for a high-growth, founder-led organization in San Mateo, CA. Reporting to the Chief People Officer, this role serves as a strategic partner to the CTO and Technology Leadership Team, shaping leadership, talent, and the operating model to support rapid growth.

You'll influence how leadership is built, how the organization evolves, and how the business attracts, develops and retains exceptional