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About the Role
Peak21 is seeking an HR Director (People & Talent Operations) to establish and lead a centralized People function supporting Peak21 and its portfolio companies. This role is crucial for assisting founders in hiring effectively, accelerating growth, and building strong teams.
Responsibilities
- Build and own Peak21’s centralized People and Talent Operations function
- Design scalable HR infrastructure, including policies, handbooks, benefits frameworks, and compliance standards across portfolio companies
- Support founders in building and improving employee lifecycle processes such as onboarding, performance management, promotions, compensation reviews, and offboarding
- Build and optimize recruiting systems, workflows, and interview processes to improve quality of hire and reduce bias
- Develop sourcing strategies, vendor partnerships, and talent pipelines for recurring and high-priority roles
- Track and report on people and recruiting metrics including time-to-fill, quality of hire, retention, and engagement
- Advise portfolio leaders on inclusive hiring practices and people programs
- Improve employer branding and candidate experience across Peak21-backed companies
- Continuously refine people processes with a focus on speed, clarity, and scalability
Requirements
- 3–6 years of progressive HR or People Operations experience, ideally in startups, venture-backed companies, or multi-entity environments
- Enjoy building systems from scratch and standardizing best practices
- Thrive in fast-paced environments and take full ownership of outcomes
- Data-driven and comfortable using metrics to guide decisions
- Balance empathy with high standards and accountability
- Confident advising founders and senior leaders
- Step up when priorities demand extra effort and take pride in delivering results
Location
- New York City
Work Type
- Full-time
- On-site
Experience Level
- 3-6 years
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Performance bonus
- Long-term growth incentives
- Learning and development stipend
About the Company
- Peak21 specializes in acquiring and scaling large direct-to-consumer (D2C) and technology-enabled businesses across the United States, Europe, and Asia, while also incubating companies of its own.
- The Peak21 portfolio generates over $200 million in revenue, is fully bootstrapped and profitable, and is built with a long-term mindset.