Head of People, Pinecone

• 10+ years of experience in high growth VC backed Startups, with at least 5 years of people management experience
• Strategic mindset and hands-on attitude
• Prior experience supporting the full employee life-cycle
• Ability to quickly build rapport with employees, management, and outside parties
• Working knowledge of multiple disciplines, including HRBP, compensation practices, total rewards, L&D programs, DEI initiatives, performance management, and US labor laws, as well as recent changes and trends in employment practices
• Someone who thrives on autonomy, moves fast, can wear multiple hats, and challenge the norm
• Based in the New York area and able to work in a hybrid model

Desirable

• People are one of Pinecone’s main competitive advantages. Our team is outstanding. We are focused on creating an equally outstanding experience for them
• That means ensuring Pinecone remains a wonderful place to work as it scales
• As the Head of People, you will take full ownership of this critical function, shaping the future of Pinecone by overseeing all aspects of HR–including Talent Acquisition, HR and Workplace Operations, and People Programs and acting as a trusted advisor to the executive team
• Lead and evolve all core People functions: talent acquisition, performance management, employee experience, compensation, compliance, and more
• Manage and mentor a team across talent acquisition and HR operations
• Define and execute our HR vision and People strategy
• Manage employee experience. Members at all levels and locations should feel supported, challenged, engaged, safe and empowered to create, with a focus on culture, career path, overcoming challenges, employee benefits, and rewards
• Partner with executive leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, and company culture
• Oversee Talent Acquisition to achieve Pinecone’s hiring goals, through headcount planning, interviewer training, diversity initiatives, and more
• Create Internal communications and activities that promote a positive culture of collaboration, autonomy, empathy, diversity, and excellence
• Provide HR Guidance on org design, conflict resolution, benefits and more

• Company stock options
• Flexible PTO
• Medical, dental & vision plans
• Paid parental leave
• Mental health resources
• Commuter benefits
• FSA & HSA
• Flexible work hours
• Hybrid in-office/remote
• Annual team retreat
• WFH Equipment Stipend

Total funding: $138m

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