People Lead
Remote$180k - $360kFull-timePosted 2mo ago
About the role
Strategic leader responsible for architecting and scaling DeployCo’s people function from inception through maturity, partnering with OpenAI’s People organization initially and building an independent, distributed, high‑performing HR capability.
Responsibilities
- Build and lead DeployCo’s People function across HRBP, talent management, compensation, and employee experience.
- Set up core HRIS and other people systems necessary to operate DeployCo.
- Design organizational structures, leveling frameworks, and career progression models.
- Develop performance management, feedback, and leadership development programs.
- Partner with leadership on workforce planning and organizational effectiveness.
- Design compensation and benefits programs aligned with market competitiveness.
- Implement scalable HR systems, policies, and compliance frameworks.
- Support culture-building and employee engagement across global teams.
- Advise executives on organizational design and change management.
Qualifications
- 12–15+ years of experience in HR or People leadership roles.
- Built or scaled People functions in high-growth organizations.
- Strong experience supporting technical and professional services teams.
- Comfortable advising senior executives and shaping culture.
- Thrives in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
- Balances strategic leadership with operational execution and dependable follow-through on people systems.
Skills
Required:HR leadershipOrganizational designPerformance managementChange management
Benefits
- Equity (offers equity)
- Compensation range $180K – $360K
Last updated Aug 27, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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