As the first People & Talent hire, you will build the talent acquisition function and people operations foundation from scratch. You’ll partner with founders to source top-tier talent, design interview processes, and manage global people operations across multiple geographies. This is a hands-on role defining the culture and scaling a high-growth organization.
People & Talent Lead at VC-backed creator economy platform
As the first People & Talent hire for this well-funded creator economy platform, you will have the rare opportunity to build both the talent engine and people operations foundation from the ground up while working directly with the founders to scale a global, profitable startup. This role is perfect for a hands-on operator who thrives in high-growth environments and wants to define the culture, caliber, and character of a team building a new market category backed by top-tier VCs.
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Location
New York, United States
Compensation
$120k-$165k + Equity
Company
Confidential company
Role overview
About the company
VC-backed creator economy platform
What you will do
- Design and execute end-to-end recruitment for GTM, engineering, and operations roles to scale the global team.
- Build the people operations foundation, including onboarding, payroll, compensation frameworks, and international compliance.
- Cultivate the company culture and team rituals to maintain high engagement across a distributed, international workforce.
Who this is a fit for
- Proven experience in talent acquisition and people operations at a high-growth startup, specifically building functions from the ground up.
- Strong operational mindset with the ability to manage complex cross-border employment and payroll across the US and Europe.
- Exceptional judgment in identifying high-caliber talent and a track record of closing candidates in competitive markets.
Why this role is remarkable
- You are the first dedicated People hire, giving you full ownership to design the talent machine and people strategy without legacy constraints.
- The company is well-funded by top-tier VCs and has achieved significant market traction, reaching profitability while scaling rapidly across multiple regions.
- You will work directly with the founding team to define the organizational character and culture of a breakout company in a new market category.
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