Head of People
Polymarket
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: New York City • New York • United States
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About the role
- Define what “great” looks like at Polymarket and codify expectations around performance, ownership, and behavior
- Own onboarding, benefits, compliance, and core people systems, building simple, durable processes that scale
- Act as a trusted advisor to founders and managers, supporting performance management, organizational design, and high-stakes people decisions
- Design and implement systems for feedback, growth, and accountability to ensure top performers are recognized, challenged, and retained
- Continuously assess team health and address issues such as performance gaps, morale risks, and structural inefficiencies directly
- Track key metrics and improve processes, bringing discipline to how we run the people function
Requirements
- Were an early or first People hire at a high-growth startup and scaled the function from the ground up
- Have strong judgment in complex, high-stakes people situations
- Are comfortable operating with limited structure and making decisions quickly
- Can balance empathy with accountability — you care about people, but prioritize performance
- Communicate clearly and directly, especially in difficult conversations
- Build systems that are simple, effective, and durable
- Earn trust quickly across founders, managers, and ICs
Benefits
- Competitive salary & equity
- Unlimited PTO
- Full Health, Vision, & Dental coverage
- 401k match
- Hardware setup — new MacBook Pro, big display, & accessories
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Soft Skills
judgmentempathyaccountabilitycommunicationtrust-buildingperformance managementorganizational designfeedback systemsprocess improvementteam health assessment