Head of People

The Opportunity

Good Inside is looking for a Head of People who can effectively blend strategy with hands-on execution to support our rapidly growing team. In this role, you’ll shape and strengthen our culture, guide and support our people, and help scale the systems that fuel our mission.

Partnering with our fractional HR lead, you’ll build on existing People Ops, Engagement, and Compliance programs, while imagining what’s next. You’re equal parts strategic partner and roll-up-your-sleeves operator, with experience across the full spectrum of HR. From coaching leaders to designing systems that drive performance, you know how to create an environment where ambition and hard work thrive.

We’re looking for someone who’s energized by growth, comfortable wearing many hats, and ready to jump in wherever needed. This role reports to the COO and follows a hybrid schedule, with in-office days on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday in Midtown Manhattan.

What You’ll Own

• Partner with leadership to guide HR strategies, processes, and practices that align with Good Inside’s mission and values.
• Partner with the existing fractional team to maintain current policies and ultimately build a hiring plan to scale the people team in house
• Serve as a trusted advisor to employees and leadership, addressing HR-related questions and concerns with discretion and a solution-focused approach.
• Foster a high-performance, values-driven culture through coaching, feedback, and thoughtful leadership. You know how to coach other leaders to motivate their team, create accountability and measure success.
• Lead the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and off-boarding.
• Manage employee relations, compliance, benefits, payroll, health, and safety programs, ensuring alignment with legal and regulatory standards.
• Build and optimize HR systems, policies, and processes to support a scaling organization.
• Manage talent strategy, guiding recruitment and organizational design in partnership with leadership to reward drive and performance. 
• Plan and execute key people initiatives, such as compensation reviews, training, and culture-building events.

Your Skills & Experience

• 10 years of progressive human resources experience in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment required.
• Bachelor's degree with emphasis in HR or related area; HR certification such as SHRM-CP or PHR preferred but not required.
• Ability to balance both tactical HR Operational needs with providing strategic guidance and direction to leadership and managers.
• Proven experience in confidently running the People function in a scaling organization. 
• Fluent with Rippling, Greenhouse, Notion, Leapsome, Pave and Google suite.

What We Offer

• Compensation: Annual salary for this role will be $200 - $250k
• Company Equity
• Comprehensive benefits package
• 401k + Company match
• Time off to recharge
• Hybrid work environment 
• A high-ownership, high-performance, high-collaboration culture