HR & Talent Manager
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Overview
Job Description
We're looking for a hands-on HR & Talent Manager who thrives in dynamic, fast-moving environments and genuinely enjoys the full breadth of the people function. This is not a purely strategic role — you'll roll up your sleeves and own execution across hiring, performance, onboarding, and culture.
You're organized, people-first, and not afraid to build processes from scratch. You understand that in a growing company, how we hire, how we welcome new team members, and how we hold each other accountable defines who we are.
What You'll Own
Hiring & Talent Acquisition
- Partner with hiring managers to define roles, craft job descriptions, and build structured interview processes
- Own the full-cycle recruiting pipeline — sourcing, screening, coordinating, and closing
- Build and refine interview scorecards and consistent evaluation criteria across teams
- Manage relationships with external recruiters and job platforms as needed
Onboarding
- Design and continuously improve a repeatable, engaging new hire onboarding experience
- Coordinate logistics across teams to ensure new employees ramp quickly and feel welcomed
- Gather feedback to iterate and improve the onboarding program over time
Performance & Review Processes
- Build and manage semi-annual or quarterly performance review cycles
- Train managers on giving effective feedback and conducting productive reviews
- Establish goal-setting frameworks (OKRs or equivalent) in partnership with leadership
- Support managers in handling performance improvement plans when needed
Culture & Employee Experience
- Champion a cohesive, values-aligned culture as the company scales
- Run employee engagement surveys and translate results into action
- Organize team rituals, recognition programs, and culture touchpoints
- Serve as a trusted, neutral resource for employee concerns and conflict resolution
HR Operations
- Maintain accurate employee records, compliance documentation, and HR systems
- Manage benefits administration and open enrollment coordination
- Ensure compliance with applicable labor laws and employment regulations
- Own the employee handbook and keep policies current
Requirements
- 3–6 years of HR management experience, ideally in a startup, scale-up, or fast-paced SMB environment
- Demonstrated experience owning hiring processes end-to-end — not just supporting them
- Track record building or improving HR programs from the ground up
- Strong interpersonal skills — you're approachable, trustworthy, and direct
- Comfort operating with ambiguity; you don't wait for a perfect playbook
- Highly organized with strong follow-through and attention to detail
- Familiarity with HRIS platforms, ATS tools, and basic compliance requirements
Nice to Have
- Experience in healthcare, tech, or regulated industries
- PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent certification
- Experience supporting a remote or hybrid workforce
- Comfort with data — using metrics to tell the story of your HR programs
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k with company match)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Work From Home
- Stock Option Plan
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