Founding People And Talent Leader (Healthtech)

TL;DR

Founding People and Talent Leader (Healthtech): Building the talent engine and people operating system for an AI-native healthcare platform with an accent on full-cycle recruiting, HR infrastructure, and culture development. Focus on scaling the team from early-stage to growth, managing the entire employee lifecycle, and coaching founders in a high-intensity, in-person environment.

Location: Must be based in or willing to relocate to San Francisco (On-site role)

Salary: $170,000–$260,000

Company

hirify.global is an AI-native healthcare startup building autonomous medical care, starting with psychiatry, backed by Y Combinator and leading venture firms.

What you will do

• Own the company-wide talent plan and personally execute full-cycle recruiting for technical, clinical, and executive roles.
• Build and manage People infrastructure, including payroll, benefits, HRIS, compliance, and performance management systems.
• Design and execute the onboarding, relocation, and employee experience strategy for an in-person culture.
• Coach founders and managers on talent density, performance feedback, and organizational design.
• Manage sensitive employee relations, immigration, and legal compliance matters with discretion.
• Leverage AI and automation to streamline administrative workflows and improve People analytics.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in recruiting, talent leadership, or People Operations at high-growth technology companies.
• Proven track record as an early or senior-most People hire in a venture-backed startup scaling from 25–150+ employees.
• Hands-on expertise in full-cycle recruiting, compensation design, and People Ops infrastructure.
• Strong working knowledge of California and multi-state employment law and compliance.
• Ability to work on-site in San Francisco with a high-urgency, player-coach mindset.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to build trust with founders and employees.

Nice to have

• Experience in healthcare, regulated technology, or clinician recruiting.
• Background in managing mixed employee/contractor workforces and complex immigration cases.
• Experience with tools like Ashby, Rippling, Gusto, and Carta.

Culture & Benefits

• Meaningful early-stage equity ownership.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible, unlimited vacation policy.
• Support for relocation to San Francisco and visa sponsorship for exceptional candidates.
• In-person retreats, team events, and meal stipends.

Hiring process

• Resume and application screen followed by a founder interview.
• Live working session or case study.
• Onsite cross-functional interviews with founders.
• Professional reference checks.