Head of People

PolyNovo Limited

Head of People responsible for delivering HR services across the US at PolyNovo. Leading a small People & Talent team to ensure effective employee lifecycle management.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeCarlsbad • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $140,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the key People & Talent partner for US leaders and teams, providing practical, commercially aligned HR advice
Lead and develop the US People team, driving performance, accountability, and a high‑performing culture
Manage employee relations matters, ensuring compliance with US employment laws and effective risk management
Oversee recruitment delivery and workforce planning, supporting strong hiring outcomes and capability needs
Support engagement, performance, and development initiatives, reinforcing culture and company values
Ensure accurate HR operations, including employment documentation, payroll alignment, and system integrity
Provide HR reporting and insights to enable data-driven decision-making
Partner with sales leadership to identify capability gaps and implement targeted talent strategies
Support performance and remuneration processes, ensuring fair and consistent outcomes
Lead local HR initiatives and contribute to global People projects, driving continuous improvement and alignment across regions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Tertiary qualification in Human Resource Management or equivalent senior-level experience
Strong leadership and coaching capability, with experience building high-performing, engaged teams
Deep knowledge of US HR practices and employment law, with proven ability to manage risk and ensure compliance
Demonstrated experience in employee relations, including complex case management and advising stakeholders
Ability to operate both strategically and operationally, translating plans into practical, hands-on delivery
Proven capability influencing and partnering with stakeholders, including sales teams, to drive performance outcomes
Experience across recruitment, HR operations, and workforce planning in fast-paced or commercial environments
High attention to detail and accountability, ensuring accuracy, quality, and ownership of outcomes
Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to anticipate issues and implement effective improvements
Experience working in global or matrix environments, collaborating across regions and managing competing priorities

Benefits

Comp & perks

401k plan with company match
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families
Generous paid time off, 12 company holidays, and two paid Nurture days per year
Parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers
Career development opportunities and unlimited access to online learning

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Hard Skills & Tools

Human Resource Managementemployee relationsUS employment lawrecruitmentHR operationsworkforce planningHR reportingdata-driven decision-makingperformance managementremuneration processes

Soft Skills

leadershipcoachingstrategic thinkingoperational deliveryinfluencingpartneringattention to detailaccountabilityproactive mindsetproblem-solving

Certifications

tertiary qualification in Human Resource Management