[Hiring] Chief People Officer @Pearl Health

Role Description

We are looking for a senior, high-judgment People executive to shape and evolve the People function at Pearl Health. Reporting into the CEO, this role will operate as a core member of the management team and will be accountable for elevating how we hire, develop, support, and retain our team as we scale.

• Oversee everything across recruiting, HR, employee experience, performance management, compensation, and professional development.
• Ensure these operate as a cohesive, high-performing system.
• Be deeply embedded in company-wide decision-making, advising leadership on talent, org design, and sensitive people topics.
• Drive meaningful improvements in quality, rigor, and efficiency.
• Leverage tools, automation, and data to modernize and scale the People function.

This is a high-impact opportunity offering:

• Executive influence: Direct involvement in company-wide people decisions and leadership discussions.
• Platform elevation: Strengthen and scale an already effective People function.
• Board exposure: Visibility into and participation in board-level talent and organizational discussions.
• Cultural stewardship: Build on a strong culture and evolve it thoughtfully through the next phase of growth.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in People, Talent, or HR leadership roles, ideally within high-growth, venture-backed companies.
• Proven track record of improving and scaling People functions over time.
• Experience operating at or near the executive level, with exposure to leadership and board-level discussions.
• Strong background across multiple areas of People, including recruiting, performance management, compensation, and org design.

Requirements

• Systems thinker with the ability to diagnose and improve existing processes and platforms.
• High judgment and discretion, with the ability to navigate sensitive topics with care and clarity.
• Analytical and data-driven, with a focus on using metrics to drive better outcomes.
• Strong tech-first orientation, with experience implementing and leveraging People tools, automation, and AI.
• Hands-on operator who is comfortable moving between strategy and execution.
• Exceptional communicator who can engage effectively with executives and employees at all levels.
• Collaborative and low ego, with a strong ability to build trust across the organization.
• Adaptable and resilient, with the ability to thrive in a fast-moving environment.

Benefits

• Base Salary Range: $270,000 - $310,000 per year.
• Additional Compensation: This role is eligible for a discretionary performance bonus and equity options.
• Competitive benefits package.