Tier 2 Team Leader managing complex employee lifecycle processes at HARMAN. Leading a team of specialists for high - quality HR service delivery across the region.
About the role
- Head of People Operations transforming HR into a strategic engine for an AI-construction company. Leading systems, processes, and employee engagement in a high-growth environment.
Responsibilities
- Own the full People Operations function - designing and executing scalable processes across the employee lifecycle, from onboarding and development to offboarding and alumni engagement.
- Build and lead a high-performing People Ops operating cadence, setting priorities, driving accountability, and partnering cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, and Department Heads to ensure operational excellence.
- Serve as the architect and administrator of our People systems (Rippling) - maintaining data integrity, optimizing automations, and integrating tools that streamline HR, payroll, and compliance workflows.
- Drive performance, compensation, and leveling frameworks, ensuring alignment to business goals, retention, and career growth.
- Advise leadership on org design, headcount planning, and change management, balancing business velocity with a consistent and compliant employee experience.
- Champion employee experience as a strategic advantage - creating systems and resources that make information transparent, empower self-service, and build trust across the organization.
- Serve as a thought partner to the CEO and leadership team on People strategy, culture, and long-term organizational design.
Requirements
- 8–10+ years of People/HR experience, including time in a high-growth or startup environment where you’ve built and scaled programs from the ground up.
- Proven ability to own and improve People systems and processes end-to-end, from data accuracy to workflow automation.
- Strong strategic instincts paired with hands-on operational rigor - you can design frameworks and execute them with speed and precision.
- Exceptional communication and influencing skills - trusted by executives, respected by peers, and empathetic with employees.
- Adaptable and nimble – skilled at building scalable processes while seamlessly flexing with evolving business needs.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive - you see around corners and drive initiatives forward without waiting for direction.
- Deep understanding of employment law, compliance, and best practices across multiple states (PEO experience a plus).
- Based in NYC, with the ability to work in-office M/W/F alongside the leadership team.
Benefits
- 📈 Equity packages
- 💰 Competitive Salary
- 🩺 100% Paid health, dental & vision coverage
- 💻 Company issued laptop.
- 🎧 Home office & equipment stipend
- 🍽️ Lunch & Dinner provided via UberEats w/ a fully stocked kitchen
- 🚍 Commuter benefits
- 🎤 Team building events
- 🌴 Unlimited PTO
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