Manage full-cycle recruiting, initially partnering with external recruiters and building internal capability as needed
Build comprehensive onboarding programs that set new hires up for success and reinforce our culture
Develop compensation benchmarking and leveling frameworks that are competitive, equitable, and scalable
Implement performance management processes that drive growth, accountability, and alignment
Ensure compliance across multi-state employment, contractor classification, benefits administration, and healthcare-specific regulations
Handle employee relations with empathy, fairness, and legal rigor
Partner with leadership to define organizational structure and workforce planning
Build and maintain HR systems and tools that scale (HRIS, ATS, performance management platforms)
Develop policies and employee handbook that reflect our values while protecting the company
Drive initiatives around diversity, equity, and inclusion

7+ years of HR experience, including leadership or senior individual contributor roles
Startup experience required—comfortable building without a large team or established playbook
Deep knowledge of multi-state employment law and compliance requirements
Proven experience building HR processes and infrastructure from scratch
Strategic thinker who can balance long-term culture building with immediate operational needs
Strong business partner who understands how HR enables company objectives
Excellent judgment in sensitive situations requiring discretion and sound decision-making
Hands-on operator who can move between strategy and execution seamlessly
Exceptional communicator who builds trust across all levels of the organization

HR Manager

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