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HIKE2 is a business transformation partner, enabled by technology. We help organizations identify the right problems to solve, navigate complex change, and build the capabilities they need for what's next.
With deep roots in complex and regulated industries, including legal, financial services, insurance, professional services, high-tech, and the public sector, we bring together business advisory, design, data, AI, technology, engineering, and change expertise as one integrated team. We help clients turn strategy and possibility into execution and measurable outcomes.
Great transformation starts with curiosity. We take the time to understand our clients, bring deep expertise and a strong point of view, and work alongside them to turn complex problems into practical action. There is no cookie-cutter approach at HIKE2. Our goal is to leave every client more capable, confident, and prepared for what's next.
At HIKE2, Our Values Shape How We Work
We Are One Team, All In. We collaborate across roles and disciplines, show up for one another, and share ownership for the work and the outcome.
We Grow Together. We stay curious, seek feedback, share what we know, and invest in the growth of ourselves, our teammates, and our clients.
We Commit to Success. We take ownership, follow through, set a high bar for quality, and stay focused on meaningful outcomes.
We Envision What's Next. We look beyond the immediate ask, bring a point of view, challenge assumptions, and turn new possibilities into practical opportunities for transformation.
About the Role
We're on a quest to build one of the most talented engineering organizations in the industry, and we're looking for a Head of People & Culture who can help us get there.
This leader will shape how we attract, develop, engage, and retain exceptional talent across engineering, data, AI, consulting, advisory, and our broader business.
You'll partner closely with our executive team and capability leaders to build a high-performing organization where people can do their best work and continue to grow.
We're looking for someone who combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution, brings strong HR leadership experience, and is passionate about building exceptional teams.
What You Will Do
Build exceptional talent: Lead our talent strategy, recruiting, and workforce planning to attract and retain outstanding technical and professional talent.
Accelerate development: Build career paths, technical learning programs, mentoring, and leadership development that strengthen our capabilities.
Strengthen performance: Establish clear expectations, meaningful feedback, accountability, and opportunities for growth.
Develop great leaders: Equip People Managers and Capability Leaders to coach, engage, and develop high-performing teams.
Shape our culture: Build an employee experience grounded in our values, collaboration, engagement, and continuous learning.
Lead People & HR: Oversee employee relations, compensation, benefits, compliance, organizational design, and People operations.
Build a strong People function: Lead our Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, People Operations, and Culture teams, creating an integrated approach to the employee experience.
Success means we're attracting exceptional people, growing our technical capabilities, developing strong leaders, and building a culture where talented people want to stay and grow.
What You Will Bring
Required Experience and Capabilities
Proven People leadership experience in a growing technology, engineering, consulting, or professional services organization.
Experience attracting, developing, and retaining high-performing technical and professional talent.
Strong HR generalist expertise, including employee relations, compliance, compensation, and performance management.
Experience building talent development, career progression, and leadership programs.
Strong organizational design, workforce planning, and change leadership capabilities.
Executive presence, sound judgment, and a hands-on, action-oriented leadership style.
Additional Experience That Would Be Valuable
Experience supporting software engineering, data engineering, or AI teams.
Experience building technical career paths, competency frameworks, and learning programs.
Experience scaling a People function in a growing consulting or technology services business.
What We Offer
At HIKE2, you'll have the opportunity to help shape the next chapter of our organization, working alongside leaders committed to building exceptional teams and capabilities.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, opportunities for professional growth and development, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on our people and our business.
If you're curious, collaborative, energized by complex problems, and excited about helping organizations transform and build what's next, we'd love to meet you.
Equal Opportunity Employer
HIKE2 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities
to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran
status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable
federal, state, or local laws.
HIKE2 is a business transformation partner, enabled by technology. We help organizations identify the right problems to solve, navigate complex change, and build the capabilities they need for what's next.
With deep roots in complex and regulated industries, including legal, financial services, insurance, professional services, high-tech, and the public sector, we bring together business advisory, design, data, AI, technology, engineering, and change expertise as one integrated team. We help clients turn strategy and possibility into execution and measurable outcomes.
Great transformation starts with curiosity. We take the time to understand our clients, bring deep expertise and a strong point of view, and work alongside them to turn complex problems into practical action. There is no cookie-cutter approach at HIKE2. Our goal is to leave every client more capable, confident, and prepared for what's next.
At HIKE2, Our Values Shape How We Work
We Are One Team, All In. We collaborate across roles and disciplines, show up for one another, and share ownership for the work and the outcome.
We Grow Together. We stay curious, seek feedback, share what we know, and invest in the growth of ourselves, our teammates, and our clients.
We Commit to Success. We take ownership, follow through, set a high bar for quality, and stay focused on meaningful outcomes.
We Envision What's Next. We look beyond the immediate ask, bring a point of view, challenge assumptions, and turn new possibilities into practical opportunities for transformation.
About the Role
We're on a quest to build one of the most talented engineering organizations in the industry, and we're looking for a Head of People & Culture who can help us get there.
This leader will shape how we attract, develop, engage, and retain exceptional talent across engineering, data, AI, consulting, advisory, and our broader business.
You'll partner closely with our executive team and capability leaders to build a high-performing organization where people can do their best work and continue to grow.
We're looking for someone who combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution, brings strong HR leadership experience, and is passionate about building exceptional teams.
What You Will Do
Build exceptional talent: Lead our talent strategy, recruiting, and workforce planning to attract and retain outstanding technical and professional talent.
Accelerate development: Build career paths, technical learning programs, mentoring, and leadership development that strengthen our capabilities.
Strengthen performance: Establish clear expectations, meaningful feedback, accountability, and opportunities for growth.
Develop great leaders: Equip People Managers and Capability Leaders to coach, engage, and develop high-performing teams.
Shape our culture: Build an employee experience grounded in our values, collaboration, engagement, and continuous learning.
Lead People & HR: Oversee employee relations, compensation, benefits, compliance, organizational design, and People operations.
Build a strong People function: Lead our Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, People Operations, and Culture teams, creating an integrated approach to the employee experience.
Success means we're attracting exceptional people, growing our technical capabilities, developing strong leaders, and building a culture where talented people want to stay and grow.
What You Will Bring
Required Experience and Capabilities
Proven People leadership experience in a growing technology, engineering, consulting, or professional services organization.
Experience attracting, developing, and retaining high-performing technical and professional talent.
Strong HR generalist expertise, including employee relations, compliance, compensation, and performance management.
Experience building talent development, career progression, and leadership programs.
Strong organizational design, workforce planning, and change leadership capabilities.
Executive presence, sound judgment, and a hands-on, action-oriented leadership style.
Additional Experience That Would Be Valuable
Experience supporting software engineering, data engineering, or AI teams.
Experience building technical career paths, competency frameworks, and learning programs.
Experience scaling a People function in a growing consulting or technology services business.
What We Offer
At HIKE2, you'll have the opportunity to help shape the next chapter of our organization, working alongside leaders committed to building exceptional teams and capabilities.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, opportunities for professional growth and development, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on our people and our business.
If you're curious, collaborative, energized by complex problems, and excited about helping organizations transform and build what's next, we'd love to meet you.
Equal Opportunity Employer
HIKE2 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities
to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran
status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable
federal, state, or local laws.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Technology & Software
- Non-Profit & Social Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in people and culture assistant jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field
- Proficiency with HRIS platforms and applicant tracking systems
- Experience supporting employee onboarding and offboarding processes
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for employee-facing correspondence
- Familiarity with employment law basics and HR compliance documentation
- PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred for mid-level people and culture assistant roles
Tips for Your People and Culture Assistant Job Search
Tailor your resume to HR workflows
Hiring managers for people and culture assistant roles want to see that you understand HR operations, not just administrative support. Call out experience with onboarding checklists, benefits enrollment, or employee file management rather than generic office duties.
List every HRIS system you have used
Many job postings screen for specific platforms before an application reaches a recruiter. If you've worked in an applicant tracking system or HR information system, name each one explicitly in your skills section, even if your use was limited.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists people and culture assistant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight compliance and confidentiality experience
People and culture teams handle sensitive employee data daily. Pointing to any experience with I-9 recordkeeping, HIPAA-adjacent documentation, or enforcing confidentiality policies signals that you can be trusted with that responsibility from day one.
Prepare culture-specific examples before interviews
Interviewers for people and culture roles often ask how you have contributed to a positive workplace, not just how you completed tasks. Come ready with a story about a situation where you improved employee experience or helped resolve a workplace concern.
Follow up with a note that references the role
After your interview, send a brief thank-you that references one specific topic from the conversation, such as an onboarding project or DEI initiative the team mentioned. Generic thank-you notes are common for this role, so specificity helps you stand out.
People and Culture Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most people and culture assistants?
The companies hiring the most people and culture assistants right now include Fairmont, Campbell's, and BDO, with the largest share of openings in California, New York, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is highest at mid-size companies scaling their HR teams and at enterprises going through workforce restructuring.
How many people and culture assistant jobs are remote?
About 77% of people and culture assistant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though fully on-site roles remain common because of the in-person nature of employee support. Sub-specializations like HR data administration and benefits coordination tend to have the highest share of remote-eligible postings, while onboarding coordination roles more often require an on-site presence.
How do you become a people and culture assistant?
Start by earning a bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field, since most employers list this as a baseline requirement. Build hands-on experience through internships in HR, office administration, or employee services. Getting familiar with an HRIS platform and understanding onboarding workflows will make your application significantly more competitive when you start applying to open roles.
Can you get a people and culture assistant job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level people and culture assistant roles do exist, and many employers will hire candidates whose experience comes from internships, volunteer coordination, or administrative support rather than a formal HR title. Emphasize transferable skills like scheduling, record-keeping, and employee communication. Earning a SHRM student membership or completing a free HR fundamentals course before applying also helps demonstrate commitment to the field.
What does the people and culture assistant interview process look like?
Most hiring processes for people and culture assistant roles include an initial phone screen with an HR generalist or recruiter, followed by one or two rounds of panel or one-on-one interviews with the people and culture team. Expect behavioral questions about handling confidential information, supporting employees during sensitive situations, and managing competing administrative priorities. Some employers add a short written exercise or scenario response.
Where can I find and apply to people and culture assistant jobs?
You can find and apply to people and culture assistant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and location, then apply directly to each listing from the job page.
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