Head of People

Location: Seattle, WA; on-site

Salary: $180,000–$280,000 per year plus equity

Company

hirify.global develops drones, ruggedized communication devices, and 911 response networks that provide real-time visual data to public safety agencies and support first responders.

What you will do

• Lead the People function, including talent acquisition, employee engagement, performance management, and organizational development.
• Develop strategies for attracting, retaining, and developing talent in line with long-term company goals.
• Partner with senior leadership on organizational culture, workforce planning, forecasting, and business outcomes.
• Oversee talent management, succession planning, leadership development, career pathing, and employee training programs.
• Design compensation and benefits programs and provide guidance on employee relations, conflict resolution, and compliance.
• Use people data to identify trends, improve practices, and support change management as the company scales.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in talent acquisition, including at least 4 years leading a recruiting function at a high-growth company.
• Experience in people management, talent acquisition, organizational development, performance management, and HR strategy.
• Experience working in a high-growth or startup environment and partnering with executive leadership.
• Strong understanding of pre-IPO startup equity, including ISOs and RSUs.
• Experience with HR technology, HRIS, applicant tracking systems, people analytics, and workforce planning.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or another HR certification.
• Expertise in compensation strategy, benefits design, employee relations, labor laws, and HR compliance.
• Experience scaling teams, leading organizational change, and developing leadership programs.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission focused on improving public safety and saving lives through technology.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and their families.
• 401(k) plan, maternity and paternity leave, and paid or flexible time off.
• Flexible work environment, with free parking, snacks, drinks, and espresso at the Seattle office.
• Orca pass available for employees in Puget Sound.