Turnkey
Head of People
7mo ago
175000 –275000 USD / yearUSAHeadhristalent acquisitionperformance managementcompensationorganizational designexecutive coaching
Lead and scale all people-related operations including talent acquisition, HRIS, compliance, performance management, and executive coaching at a high-growth technology company.
Responsibilities
- As the Head of People at Turnkey, you will take full ownership of the People function from the COO. You will be the fully independent functional leader responsible for building, scaling, and leading all people-related operations across the company. This includes everything from talent acquisition strategy and People Operations (HRIS, compliance, benefits) to performance management, compensation, and executive coaching.
- This is a critical, hands-on builder and executor role perfect for an experienced leader who is excited to build a world-class, high-agency culture grounded in scalable processes. You will ensure our People strategy directly supports the business objectives of rapid growth and operational excellence.
Conditions
- Full benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, HSA/FSA, 401(k) — detailed benefits overview available as we get further in the process
- Paid parental leave
- Unlimited PTO
- $3,000/yr learning and development budget to attend industry conferences
- Multiple team offsites per year
- Macbook Pro laptop
- Lunch stipend
- Ready to join us on this journey? Email us at with your LinkedIn profile and a short overview of why you'd be a great fit for Turnkey
- Turnkey is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.
Other
- Own and build all People functions (talent, HRBP, People Ops)
- Own and continually improve performance management, leveling, and compensation frameworks
- Partner with Finance on headcount planning, compensation strategy, and organizational design
- Develop managers and support executive leadership growth
- Build scalable talent acquisition processes and systems
- Strengthen culture through clarity, programs, and high standards
- Ensure People operations run smoothly, compliantly, and with minimal bureaucracy
- Mentor and grow a small but mighty People team
- 7+ years of experience in People / HR roles, including 2+ years in a senior leadership position (Head of / VP) at a high-growth technology company
- Demonstrated experience as an executor and builder who has personally implemented core systems and processes
- Broad exposure to all aspects of People / HR: talent, HRBP, People Ops, compensation
- Strong operator: structured, organized, pragmatic, and systems-oriented
- High agency, first-principles thinker who is comfortable coaching and pushing executives
- Experience in fintech, crypto, or B2B SaaS
- Expert knowledge of employment law and compliance