Partner with the CEO and executive team to define talent priorities, raise the hiring bar, and ensure we attract, assess, and retain high-performing talent
Lead and evolve core people programs including performance management, compensation, onboarding, benefits, and compliance, with a focus on clarity, accountability, and business impact
Serve as a strategic advisor on organizational design, leadership effectiveness, and workforce planning to support company growth
Assess organizational friction, clarify decision rights, and evolve the company structure to improve speed, accountability, and execution
Build and drive talent management practices that strengthen leadership quality, support employee development, and address underperformance with clarity and urgency
Design and maintain competitive compensation, equity, and incentive programs aligned with company goals
Partner with Finance and Legal on headcount planning, payroll, compliance, and global workforce operations
Own and optimize HRIS and people systems to support operational scale and accurate reporting
Lead and mentor the People team while reinforcing a culture of high standards, trust, and accountability
Requirements
7+ years of progressive People leadership experience, ideally within high-growth SaaS or technology companies
Demonstrated success leading executive and senior-level recruiting and raising hiring standards across an organization
Experience partnering closely with CEOs and executive teams on organizational design, leadership effectiveness, and workforce planning
Proven ability to diagnose organizational challenges quickly and drive effective solutions
Experience managing and developing People or HR teams in high-growth environments
Strong knowledge of U.S. employment practices; experience supporting global or distributed teams preferred
Experience designing and managing total rewards programs including compensation, benefits, equity, and performance frameworks
Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior leaders and navigate complex organizational decisions
Highly analytical, with the ability to use data, market insights, and judgment to inform people strategy
Experience in cyber, privacy, or security-adjacent industries and proximity to Boston area preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits
Medical, Vision, Dental
401k matching
20 days paid time off
15 sick days
12 company-paid holidays
Childcare expense reimbursement
Fitness and cell phone reimbursement
Birthday time off
This role may require occasional domestic and international travel. All standard travel expenses will be covered in accordance with the company's travel reimbursement policy.