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United States, New York 65.00 - 108.00 USD / Hour · Job Posted April 11, 2026
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Job Description
Our client, a fast-growing tech start-up, is seeking an Interim Head of People to join its leadership team in New York City for 3 months with potential for conversion. This person will play a critical role in stabilizing and scaling people operations during a period of transformation, leadership transition, and systems implementation. The ideal candidate is a successful, experienced start-up HR leader who has built and scaled small organizations.
Job Responsibility
Stabilizing and scaling people operations during a period of transformation, leadership transition, and systems implementation
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or a related field, required
10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, ideally at the Senior Director, Head of People, or VP level, required
Rippling experience (HRIS and PEO), required
Demonstrated experience leading end-to-end people operations, including payroll, benefits, performance management, employee relations, employee engagement, and compliance, required
Proven ability to operate independently in lean environments, establish credibility quickly, manage sensitive matters with discretion, and partner effectively with executive leadership
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to balance strategic leadership and day-to-day execution while maintaining a high-touch, people-first approach
Nice to have
HR certification, preferred
Exposure to large-company best practices with hands-on experience in a small or high-growth environment, preferred