Head of People

Gridmatic

Head of People leading HR and Recruiting functions in a high-growth energy startup. Driving team culture and scaling HR operations for a rapidly expanding company.

Posted 4/28/2026full-timeCupertino • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $230,000 - $260,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a high output People team that supports our growth from 65 employees today to many more in the future.
Oversee all aspects of HR, including compensation and benefits, performance management, employee relations, learning and development, and HR compliance. Champion our company culture and ensure it evolves positively with our growth.
Lead our recruiting efforts, building scalable processes and strategies to attract, hire, and onboard top-tier talent and other critical roles.
Provide guidance and support to managers on all people-related matters, helping them build effective teams and develop their leadership skills.
Partner closely with engineering managers to design and optimize software engineering team structures that promote efficiency, collaboration, and high performance.
Foster a positive and inclusive employee experience, promoting engagement, efficiency, retention, and professional growth.
Utilize HR metrics and data to inform decision-making, identify trends, and measure the effectiveness of people initiatives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, with at least 3 years in a Head of People or similar senior leadership role for a technology company.
Demonstrated experience successfully scaling the HR function for a team that grew from approximately 50 to 500+ employees.
Deep understanding of software engineering organizations and a proven ability to partner effectively with engineering leaders on team structure, talent development, and organizational challenges.
Strong expertise across all HR disciplines (talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, HRIS, employee relations, learning & development) and a track record of building effective recruiting functions.
Ability to think strategically about people initiatives while also being willing to roll up your sleeves and execute.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, with the ability to build trust and influence at all levels of the organization.
Ability to work on-site in Cupertino, CA.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Stock Options (ISOs)
Taking care of you today
Continuing Education Opportunities
Flexible PTO
Medical, Dental and Vision plans with competitive employer contributions
Pre-Tax commuter benefits
$1500/year non profit donation matching program through Millie
Home Office Stipend
Protecting your future for you and your family
401K contribution match up to 4%
Company-paid parental leave
Company Paid Life Insurance
Stock Option Loan Program

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Hard Skills & Tools

HR leadershiptalent acquisitioncompensationbenefitsHRISemployee relationslearning and developmentperformance managementHR compliancerecruiting functions

Soft Skills

communicationinterpersonal skillsnegotiationstrategic thinkingtrust buildinginfluenceteam developmentleadership skillsemployee engagementorganizational effectiveness