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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Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Head of People to lead our human resources function with energy and purpose. This pivotal role is responsible for shaping and executing comprehensive talent management strategies, fostering a positive organizational culture, and ensuring compliance with employment laws. As the visionary leader of our HR team, you will drive initiatives that attract, develop, and retain top talent while promoting an inclusive, engaging, and high-performing workplace environment. Your leadership will empower our teams to thrive, innovate, and contribute to our overall mission with enthusiasm and confidence.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement strategic HR initiatives aligned with organizational goals, including talent acquisition, succession planning, and employee engagement programs.
- Lead talent sourcing efforts by designing effective recruitment campaigns, managing applicant tracking systems (ATS), and overseeing interview processes to attract diverse candidates.
- Supervise HR teams responsible for employee orientation, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, and training & development programs.
- Oversee compensation and benefits administration, including payroll processing through systems such as Workday or ADP, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal standards.
- Manage employee relations by handling misconduct investigations, conflict resolution, and fostering a respectful workplace culture that promotes equal employment opportunity (EEO).
- Ensure compliance with employment & labor law regulations such as FMLA, OSHA standards, workers' compensation policies, and HR legal requirements across all HR practices.
- Utilize data analysis skills to monitor HR metrics, conduct audits for process improvement opportunities, and support strategic planning through insights derived from HRIS systems like SAP SuccessFactors or Oracle HCM.
Requirements
- Proven experience in supervising human resources teams with a strong background in talent management, organizational design, and program management.
- Extensive knowledge of employment law in talent management practices including FMLA, OSHA regulations, workers' compensation policies, and HR legal compliance standards.
- Demonstrated skills in negotiation, employee evaluation processes, conflict management, and employee misconduct investigations.
- Proficiency with HR systems such as Workday, UltiPro, Kronos, Paychex or similar platforms; experience with data collection and analysis tools is highly desirable.
- Excellent communication skills paired with strategic thinking in HR leadership to influence senior leadership decisions effectively.
- Ability to manage confidential information with integrity while handling complex issues related to employee relations and legal compliance.
- Strong organizational skills with the capacity for change management initiatives and process improvements within fast-paced environments.
Join us as we cultivate a vibrant workplace where talent flourishes! Your leadership will inspire teams to reach new heights while ensuring our organization remains compliant, innovative, and inclusive at every turn.
Pay: $200,000.00 - $250,000.00 per year
Work Location: Remote
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Science & Research
- Agriculture & Farming
- Investment & Asset Management
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 Respiris, POSH, and Dover, with the largest share of openings in California, New York, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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 66% of head of people openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 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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