Head of People

The Opportunity As Head of People, you'll be the architect of nuuds' people-first culture, ensuring we maintain our core values and inclusive environment as we scale toward our revenue targets and beyond. Performance & Development Management ● Collaborate with managers on performance feedback systems and development planning frameworks ● Implement career pathing and growth opportunity structures aligned with company scaling ● Support Leadership team with difficult conversations, performance improvements, and team optimization ● Create learning and development programs that enhance both individual and organizational capabilities ● Partner with managers to ensure consistent application of people practices across all departments What You Bring Required Experience & Skills ● 5-7 years of experience in recruiting and HR, with proven track record of hiring exceptional talent in fast-growth environments ● Experience working in startup, scale-up, or fast-paced environments where you've balanced strategic planning with hands-on execution ● Strong understanding of HR fundamentals: compliance, benefits administration, employee relations, and talent acquisition ● Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive candidate and employee experiences ● Experience with HR systems and tools (bonus points for Gusto familiarity) ● Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or related field Strategic & Operational Excellence ● Proven ability to forecast hiring needs and create scalable recruiting processes ● Experience implementing people operations that support rapid organizational growth ● Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously ● Understanding of employment law compliance and risk management ● Experience with performance management systems and employee development programs Professional Growth & Impact ● Opportunity to build people operations from the ground up in a high-growth environment ● Direct partnership with executive team on strategic people initiatives ● Professional development opportunities and EOS framework training ● Exposure to all aspects of scaling a fashion retail business