Peak 21 · 2 hours ago
HR Manager, Head of People and Talent Operations
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expPeak 21 is a company focused on building and scaling enduring consumer and technology businesses. They are hiring an HR Manager to create centralized People and Talent functions that support their portfolio companies, focusing on building systems and recruiting infrastructure to enable high-performing teams.
E-CommerceRetail
Responsibilities
Build and own Peak 21’s People and Talent Operations function
Design scalable HR infrastructure including policies, handbooks, benefits frameworks, and compliance standards that can be applied across portfolio companies
Support founders in building and improving employee lifecycle processes including onboarding, performance management, promotions, compensation reviews, and offboarding
Build and optimize recruiting systems, workflows, and interview processes that reduce bias and improve quality of hire across the portfolio
Develop strong sourcing strategies, vendor partnerships, and talent pipelines for recurring and high-priority roles
Track and report on recruiting and people metrics including time to fill, quality of hire, retention, and engagement
Advise portfolio leaders on inclusive hiring practices and people programs
Improve employer branding and candidate experience across Peak 21–backed companies
Continuously refine people processes with a focus on speed, clarity, and scalability
Qualification
Required
3 to 6 years of progressive HR or People Operations experience, ideally in startups, venture-backed companies, or multi-entity environments
Energized by building from scratch and standardizing best practices across organizations
Thrives in fast-paced environments and takes full ownership of outcomes
Data-driven and comfortable using metrics to guide decisions
Balances empathy with high standards and accountability
Comfortable advising founders and senior leaders
Steps up when priorities demand extra effort and takes pride in delivering results
Benefits
Competitive compensation and performance incentives
Learning and development stipend
Exposure to multiple high-growth companies and leadership teams
Collaborative, high-caliber working environment
Company
Peak 21
We acquire majority and minority stakes in staple DTC brands and scale them.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Edoardo R.
Co-founder & CEO
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