Head Of People Jobs
Head Of People jobs are open across technology, healthcare, financial services, and consumer goods, from early-career HR business partner roles to chief people officer, with specializations in talent acquisition, culture and engagement, and total rewards. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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About Mercor
Mercor's mission is to organize human intelligence to power the AI economy. We partner with leading AI labs and enterprises to provide the human intelligence essential to AI development. Our vast talent network trains frontier AI models in the same way teachers teach students: by sharing knowledge, experience, and context that can't be captured in code alone. Today, more than 30,000 experts in our network collectively earn over $3 million a day.
Mercor is creating a new category of work where expertise powers AI advancement. Achieving this requires an ambitious, fast-paced and deeply committed team. You’ll work alongside researchers, operators, and AI companies at the forefront of shaping the systems that are redefining society. Mercor is a profitable Series C company valued at $10 billion. We work in-person five days a week in our San Francisco, NYC, or London offices.
About The Role
Mercor’s Head of People Ops will own the operational backbone of our people function. This role combines traditional HR leadership with operational problem solving across a global workforce.
You will design and implement the systems, policies, and processes that allow Mercor to scale rapidly while maintaining a high-performance culture. This includes supporting employees across jurisdictions, building compliant employment structures internationally, and ensuring our team has the support needed to operate effectively in a demanding environment.
This role reports directly to the executive team and will work closely with finance, legal, and operations leadership.
Core Responsibilities
- Systems & Infrastructure – manage and optimize Mercor’s HR systems (HRIS, payroll, benefits administration, and internal data infrastructure)
- Own the employee lifecycle – onboarding, offboarding, promotions, role changes, and performance review cycles
- Policies and procedures – establish reliable and scalable HR processes as the company grows
- Reporting & analytics – headcount, retention, attrition, performance, and planning
- Compliance – ensure compliance with local employment laws and requirements; partner with legal and finance on international payroll compliance and immigration matters, manage employment documentation, policies and internal compliance processes
Additional Responsibilities
Mercor is scaling quickly, and focused on building and developing a world-class people organization. This role will support Mercor employees across a number of HR topics while we build the HR team.
- Benefits administration: oversee benefits programs and implementation with Mercor’s benefits partner
- HR business partnership: work with leadership teams on performance management, planning, and organizational design
- Employee relations: serve as point of contact for employee relations matters
What We’re Looking For
- 8 - 10+ years of experience in People Operations, HR, or related operational roles in fast-paced, and hyper-growth technology companies
- Experience supporting international workforces (e.g. India)
- Exceptional ability to manage ambiguity and instituting structure in a dynamic environment with multiple parallel priorities
- Strong understanding of employment compliance and HR operations
- Systems-oriented – you enjoy building processes and infrastructure that scale.
- Possesses high integrity and discretion when managing sensitive employee data and situations
- Strong partner to leadership teams and comfortable operating with significant ownership
Compensation
- Base compensation of $180 - 250k
- Generous equity grant and annual performance bonus
- $15K relocation bonus (for moving to the Bay Area)
- $10K housing bonus (if you live within 0.5 miles of our office)
- $1.5K monthly stipend for meals
- Free Equinox membership
- $200 monthly laundry & cleaning reimbursement
- $200 monthly personal wellness reimbursement
- Health, Dental, Vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
Compensation Range: $180K - $250K
About Mercor
Mercor's mission is to organize human intelligence to power the AI economy. We partner with leading AI labs and enterprises to provide the human intelligence essential to AI development. Our vast talent network trains frontier AI models in the same way teachers teach students: by sharing knowledge, experience, and context that can't be captured in code alone. Today, more than 30,000 experts in our network collectively earn over $3 million a day.
Mercor is creating a new category of work where expertise powers AI advancement. Achieving this requires an ambitious, fast-paced and deeply committed team. You’ll work alongside researchers, operators, and AI companies at the forefront of shaping the systems that are redefining society. Mercor is a profitable Series C company valued at $10 billion. We work in-person five days a week in our San Francisco, NYC, or London offices.
About The Role
Mercor’s Head of People Ops will own the operational backbone of our people function. This role combines traditional HR leadership with operational problem solving across a global workforce.
You will design and implement the systems, policies, and processes that allow Mercor to scale rapidly while maintaining a high-performance culture. This includes supporting employees across jurisdictions, building compliant employment structures internationally, and ensuring our team has the support needed to operate effectively in a demanding environment.
This role reports directly to the executive team and will work closely with finance, legal, and operations leadership.
Core Responsibilities
- Systems & Infrastructure – manage and optimize Mercor’s HR systems (HRIS, payroll, benefits administration, and internal data infrastructure)
- Own the employee lifecycle – onboarding, offboarding, promotions, role changes, and performance review cycles
- Policies and procedures – establish reliable and scalable HR processes as the company grows
- Reporting & analytics – headcount, retention, attrition, performance, and planning
- Compliance – ensure compliance with local employment laws and requirements; partner with legal and finance on international payroll compliance and immigration matters, manage employment documentation, policies and internal compliance processes
Additional Responsibilities
Mercor is scaling quickly, and focused on building and developing a world-class people organization. This role will support Mercor employees across a number of HR topics while we build the HR team.
- Benefits administration: oversee benefits programs and implementation with Mercor’s benefits partner
- HR business partnership: work with leadership teams on performance management, planning, and organizational design
- Employee relations: serve as point of contact for employee relations matters
What We’re Looking For
- 8 - 10+ years of experience in People Operations, HR, or related operational roles in fast-paced, and hyper-growth technology companies
- Experience supporting international workforces (e.g. India)
- Exceptional ability to manage ambiguity and instituting structure in a dynamic environment with multiple parallel priorities
- Strong understanding of employment compliance and HR operations
- Systems-oriented – you enjoy building processes and infrastructure that scale.
- Possesses high integrity and discretion when managing sensitive employee data and situations
- Strong partner to leadership teams and comfortable operating with significant ownership
Compensation
- Base compensation of $180 - 250k
- Generous equity grant and annual performance bonus
- $15K relocation bonus (for moving to the Bay Area)
- $10K housing bonus (if you live within 0.5 miles of our office)
- $1.5K monthly stipend for meals
- Free Equinox membership
- $200 monthly laundry & cleaning reimbursement
- $200 monthly personal wellness reimbursement
- Health, Dental, Vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
Compensation Range: $180K - $250K
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Air Products1
- CBRE1
- Clinton Health Access Initiative1
- Corgi Insurance1
- Dover1
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software5
- Investment & Asset Management2
- Agriculture & Farming1
- Banking & Financial Services1
- Chemicals & Materials1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in head of people jobs.
- 8 or more years of progressive HR or people operations experience
- Demonstrated experience building or scaling people functions at a high-growth company
- Expertise in full-cycle talent acquisition and workforce planning
- Proficiency with HRIS platforms such as Workday, BambooHR, or Rippling
- Experience designing and managing compensation, benefits, and total rewards programs
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field
Tips for Your Head Of People Job Search
Quantify people programs you've led
Head of people roles demand evidence of organizational impact, not just program ownership. Replace vague resume bullets with outcomes: retention rates improved, time-to-hire reduced, engagement scores shifted. Hiring committees at this level read past soft descriptions and look for data.
Tailor your resume to company stage
A seed-stage startup and a Series C company mean very different head of people scopes. If you're applying to early-stage companies, emphasize building from scratch. For growth-stage roles, lead with scaling experience. Using one generic resume for both stages costs you interviews.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists head of people openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target openings by headcount and funding stage
Head of people responsibilities shift dramatically depending on whether a company has 50 employees or 500. Filter your search by company size and recent funding rounds to find roles where your specific experience with that stage of growth will be most relevant and competitive.
Prepare a people strategy presentation
Many head of people final rounds include a live case or take-home strategy deck. Practice articulating a 90-day people plan for the specific company before your interview. Interviewers want to see how you diagnose organizational needs and prioritize competing talent initiatives under real constraints.
Negotiate total compensation beyond base pay
Head of people candidates often leave equity, professional development budgets, and executive coaching stipends on the table. Before you accept, ask for the full equity schedule, the performance review cadence, and whether a signing bonus is available to offset unvested compensation you're leaving behind.
Head Of People Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most head of peoples?
The companies hiring the most head of peoples right now include Air Products, CBRE, and Clinton Health Access Initiative, with the largest share of openings in California, New York, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is especially strong at venture-backed technology companies and healthcare systems actively scaling their workforces.
How many head of people jobs are remote?
About 46% of head of people openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how broadly distributed workforces have become. Sub-areas such as people operations, HR business partnering, and talent acquisition tend to have the highest share of remote and hybrid arrangements compared to roles focused on in-person culture programming.
How do you become a head of people?
Most heads of people move up through HR business partner, talent, or total rewards roles before stepping into a people leadership position. Build depth in at least two HR domains, take ownership of a people program end-to-end, and seek out companies where you can lead a small team early. An SHRM certification or an MBA with an HR focus can strengthen your candidacy at larger organizations.
Can you get hired as a head of people with limited experience?
It's uncommon to land a head of people title without meaningful HR experience, but early-stage startups occasionally hire ambitious HR generalists into the role when the company has no existing people function. In those cases, practical experience building onboarding, recruiting, or compliance processes matters more than tenure, and demonstrating business acumen alongside HR knowledge closes the gap.
What does the head of people interview process look like?
The process typically opens with a recruiter screen, followed by interviews with the CEO or COO and key functional leaders who will be your internal clients. Final rounds often include a people strategy presentation or case study, a panel with department heads, and a culture conversation with a cross-functional group. References from prior executives you've supported are almost always checked before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to head of people jobs?
You can find and apply to head of people jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from companies across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and the company stage you want to work in, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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