HR Manager, Head of People and Talent Operations

Peak 21•Midtown Manhattan, NY

12h•Hybrid

About The Position

Mission Peak 21 exists to build and scale enduring consumer and technology businesses. We partner closely with founders and operators to help them move faster, hire better, and build companies that last. We are hiring an HR Manager to build a centralized People and Talent function that supports Peak 21 and its portfolio companies. This role exists to create the systems, standards, and recruiting infrastructure that enable high-performing teams across multiple businesses. You will be evaluated not on activity, but on hiring quality, retention, speed of execution, and the effectiveness of people systems across the portfolio. Growth Supporting profitable growth across a portfolio of high-growth companies with increasing scale, complexity, and geographic reach Location Midtown Manhattan, NYC Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST Hybrid with regular in-office presence required Compensation Competitive base salary plus performance bonus and long-term growth incentives Team Partnering directly with Peak 21 leadership, founders, and functional leaders across portfolio companies Why Now Peak 21 is entering a new phase of growth where talent density, hiring quality, and scalable people systems are critical to success. Portfolio companies are growing quickly and require consistent, high-quality recruiting and HR foundations without unnecessary bureaucracy. This is a career-defining opportunity to design people infrastructure that impacts multiple businesses and to work directly with founders and executives at pivotal moments of scale. You’d Be a Fit If You have 3 to 6 years of progressive HR or People Operations experience, ideally in startups, venture-backed companies, or multi-entity environments You are energized by building from scratch and standardizing best practices across organizations You thrive in fast-paced environments and take full ownership of outcomes You are data-driven and comfortable using metrics to guide decisions You balance empathy with high standards and accountability You are comfortable advising founders and senior leaders You step up when priorities demand extra effort and take pride in delivering results

Requirements

You have 3 to 6 years of progressive HR or People Operations experience, ideally in startups, venture-backed companies, or multi-entity environments
You are energized by building from scratch and standardizing best practices across organizations
You thrive in fast-paced environments and take full ownership of outcomes
You are data-driven and comfortable using metrics to guide decisions
You balance empathy with high standards and accountability
You are comfortable advising founders and senior leaders
You step up when priorities demand extra effort and take pride in delivering results

Responsibilities

Build and own Peak 21’s People and Talent Operations function
Design scalable HR infrastructure including policies, handbooks, benefits frameworks, and compliance standards that can be applied across portfolio companies
Support founders in building and improving employee lifecycle processes including onboarding, performance management, promotions, compensation reviews, and offboarding
Build and optimize recruiting systems, workflows, and interview processes that reduce bias and improve quality of hire across the portfolio
Develop strong sourcing strategies, vendor partnerships, and talent pipelines for recurring and high-priority roles
Track and report on recruiting and people metrics including time to fill, quality of hire, retention, and engagement
Advise portfolio leaders on inclusive hiring practices and people programs
Improve employer branding and candidate experience across Peak 21–backed companies
Continuously refine people processes with a focus on speed, clarity, and scalability