Evolution USA · 2 weeks ago
Head of People
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $200K/yr
7+ years expEvolution USA is a rapidly growing AI company headquartered in Boston that is building transformative solutions in machine learning, automation, and data-driven decision-making. They are seeking a Head of People to design and lead the company’s people strategy as they scale, focusing on talent acquisition, organizational development, compliance, and culture-building.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Samuel McDowell
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a recruiting strategy to attract top-tier AI, engineering, and product talent
Build scalable hiring processes and metrics to support rapid growth
Lead employer branding initiatives to position the company as a premier AI employer
Implement HR policies aligned with federal and state regulations and tech startup best practices
Oversee onboarding, benefits administration, and performance management systems
Ensure accurate personnel documentation and audit readiness in partnership with finance and operations
Champion a culture of innovation, accountability, and inclusion
Design programs for leadership development, engagement, and retention
Act as a trusted advisor to managers and executives on organizational effectiveness
Deploy HRIS, ATS, and related tools to streamline operations
Define scalable processes for hiring, onboarding, and performance reviews
Drive data-informed decision-making through clear metrics and dashboards
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience in HR or People Operations leadership roles
SHRM-SCP / SPHR or equivalent certifications
Strong understanding of employment law and compliance
Proven ability to build teams and systems from the ground up in a fast-paced environment
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; able to influence across technical and executive audiences
Hands-on, pragmatic operator who thrives in a mission-driven, entrepreneurial culture
Preferred
Experience in high-growth tech or AI startups strongly preferred
Company
Evolution USA
Evolution is an award-winning specialist tech recruitment consultancy with offices in USA, Singapore, Sydney, Germany and UK.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase