Head of People, Archive

• Experienced People Leader: 8+ years of experience in startups or tech, with at least 3 years in a dedicated People Operations or HR role
• You have a track record in recruiting, onboarding, culture-building, and performance management, supporting teams or entire organizations
• Startup Experience: You thrive in high-growth startup environments where agility and adaptability are essential
• You’re willing to roll up your sleeves, own processes fully, and get things done
• Entrepreneurial Mindset: You’re excited to build People Operations from the ground up, approaching new challenges with a “just-try-it” attitude and taking ownership of results
• Strong Manager and Mentor: You have experience managing and developing teams and are passionate about building People Operations with a leadership focus
• Empathetic Advocate: You bring strong emotional intelligence and are committed to creating a safe, supportive culture that meets diverse employee needs
• This role focuses on building the foundation of our People function, with the opportunity to hire key team members, such as recruiters, early in the process
• We need someone who’s not only strategic but also hands-on, taking full responsibility to see initiatives through to completion
• This role requires adaptability, self-direction, and a willingness to wear many hats with a low-ego approach

Desirable

• As our first-ever Head of People, you’ll build People Operations from the ground up to create a high-performing, inclusive environment where everyone at Archive can thrive
• We are scaling rapidly, and this role is essential to ensuring sustainable growth and making Archive one of the best places to work
• You’ll develop our recruiting strategy and take full ownership of our recruiting process, to ensure it delivers an exceptional experience for every hire and prospect
• You’ll focus on scaling the People organization, designing, implementing, and leading People initiatives that support our growth and foster a cohesive, values-driven culture
• Develop and Implement a Scalable Recruiting Process: Design and own a high-volume recruiting strategy, actively manage hiring processes, and build a strong talent pipeline to support rapid growth
• Hire 1-2 recruiters in year 1, and build the recruiting function over time
• Ensure clear accountability and results in filling roles quickly
• Create a Comprehensive Onboarding Experience: Develop an onboarding program that immerses new hires in our culture, values, and workflows, ensuring they’re set up for long-term success from day one
• Lead on Culture: Define and champion core company values, working with leadership to integrate these values into daily practices and policies, creating a cohesive and supportive culture
• Establish Core People Policies: Develop foundational HR policies around employee conduct, time off, and hybrid work to provide structure, clarity, and consistency as we grow
• Refine and develop our compensation philosophy and run regular compensation review cycles to ensure fairness and market competitiveness
• Build Performance and Development Frameworks: Implement regular feedback cycles, establish career paths, and support continuous learning initiatives to promote professional growth and high performance
• Advise Leadership on HR Best Practices: Act as a trusted advisor to founders and managers, guiding them on performance management, career development, and team dynamics to support sustainable growth