Head of People

Head Of People

We are looking for a Head of People to build and lead Freed's People & Talent function. Reporting to the VP of Finance & Ops, this role will oversee the full employee lifecycle : talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, compensation philosophy, employee engagement, and learning & development. You will be both strategic and hands-on, helping Freed scale from 60 to 160+ employees and beyond while preserving our fast, mission-driven culture.

The right candidate will be a builder : someone who thrives in a startup environment, balances empathy with business rigor, and can set the vision for PeopleOps while rolling up their sleeves to execute.

How You'll Have Impact

• Lead, manage and coach the existing Talent Acquisition team and Workplace Manager.
• Own and scale, together with our head of talent, Freed's talent acquisition strategy and engine, ensuring we attract, hire, and onboard top talent in line with company growth goals.
• Define, implement and execute compensation, onboarding, promotion, and performance management frameworks that drive a culture of impact, high-performance, transparency, and competitiveness.
• Build programs that foster employee engagement, culture, and retention, ensuring Freed remains a place where people do the best work of their careers.
• Partner with leadership on org design, workforce planning, and leadership development as Freed continues rapid growth.
• Ensure compliance with HR, labor, and privacy regulations across U.S. states, and eventually international expansion.
• Build the HR tech stack infrastructure and the most AI-focused people team in the world to support efficient and scalable people operations.

What You'll Bring

C+, scaling from ~50 to 200+).

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