About the RoleA fast-growing, AI-native commercial insurance brokerage is hiring a
Head of People / Recruiting Lead as a foundational, on-site hire in San Francisco. This is a critical leadership role for someone who thrives in high-growth startup environments and wants to shape team culture, talent strategy, and people operations from the ground up during a pivotal scaling phase.
What You'll Do- Own full-cycle recruiting - sourcing, interviewing, and closing candidates across technical, go-to-market, and operational functions.
- Build people operations from scratch - including onboarding, performance management, compensation frameworks, culture programs, and scalable HR systems.
- Develop and execute hiring strategies - attract top-tier talent for a rapidly expanding team in both technical and go-to-market disciplines.
- Partner directly with founders and executive leadership - define roles, org structure, and workforce growth plans at the highest level.
- Build employer brand and candidate experience - craft a recruiting presence that reflects a fast-moving, differentiated company culture.
What We're Looking ForMust-haves (dealbreakers):- 10+ years of progressive HR/People experience, with at least 5 years in a startup or scale-up leadership role (e.g., Head of People, VP HR).
- Demonstrated experience building and leading HR operations in a high-growth environment - scaling teams and implementing scalable processes.
Required:- Proven ability to design and execute end-to-end HR strategy: recruiting, performance management, compensation & benefits, learning & development, and employee relations.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; comfortable partnering with executive leadership and cross-functional teams.
Nice to have:- Experience in the insurance industry or other regulated industries.
- Strong knowledge of compensation philosophy, market benchmarking, payroll compliance, equity administration, and benefits design.
Compensation & Benefits- Salary: $150,000 - $185,000 USD annually
- Visa sponsorship is available
LocationThis is a fully
on-site role based in
San Francisco, CA, United States. Remote or hybrid arrangements are not available for this position.
