Personally design and execute Wellist’s talent acquisition strategy, with a strong emphasis on building and strengthening the Operating Committee and management layer.
Partner directly with the CEO and Operating Committee members on all critical senior and management-level hires—from role definition through final offer.
Personally support or lead direct candidate sourcing for priority roles.
Deliver a high-velocity hiring process, with: ~2-week interview cycles, Roles filled within ~60 days
Establish and maintain rigorous hiring standards focused on capability, values alignment, and long-term leadership potential.
Build lightweight, scalable recruiting systems that support growth without unnecessary complexity
Design and operationalize a robust 90-day onboarding experience that drives: Rapid ramp-up, Early validation of role fit, Strong 3-month retention
Partner closely with Operating Committee members and people managers to: Clarify role expectations, Define success metrics, Strengthen feedback and coaching rhythms
Lead Wellist’s annual performance and development process, ensuring alignment with company priorities and accelerating leadership effectiveness.
Ensure consistent application of Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) principles, reinforcing accountability, ownership, and cross-functional execution.
Operationalize a high-trust, high-performance culture grounded in competence, sincerity, and reliability.
Work hands-on with leaders to ensure teams feel empowered, engaged, and supported to deliver ambitious goals.
Continuously assess organizational health and proactively recommend changes to structure, roles, or processes as the company scales.
Oversee Wellist’s PEO partner (Genesis), ensuring smooth administration of benefits, time off, leaves, and employee lifecycle processes.
Ensure all people practices remain compliant with local, state, and federal regulations.
Personally manage employee relations matters with fairness, consistency, and sound judgment.
Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Operating Committee on people strategy, organizational design, and workforce planning.
Help shape Wellist’s operating and financial plans to ensure roles, resources, and KPIs align with business priorities.
Represent Wellist within CPO and CHRO communities, strengthening the company’s people brand and supporting commercial growth as needed.
Requirements
10+ years of progressive people leadership experience, including time as a hands-on CPO or Head of People
Proven success building and scaling leadership and management teams in high-growth environments
Deep experience personally leading executive and senior-level hiring
Comfort operating with lean teams (one direct report) and owning both strategy and execution
Strong working knowledge of performance management, organizational design, and employee relations
Experience operating within EOS or similar operating frameworks
Background in HR tech, digital health, or mission-driven technology companies strongly preferred
Benefits
Excellent medical, dental, life and disability coverage