Higgsfieldai

Global Head of People

San Francisco Bay Area, California

Sponsorship not specified$235k-$265kDetected 71 days ago

LLMsBrand StrategyRecruitingPerformance ManagementEmployee RelationsResearchLeadershipCommunication

About the role

We are looking for someone who is highly execution-oriented, systems-minded, and comfortable operating autonomously in a fast-moving, high-growth environment.
This role will require close partnership with founders and senior leadership across both the US and international teams.

Build and lead Higgsfield's global HR function across recruiting, people operations, compensation, compliance, performance management, and employee experience.
Partner directly with founders and leadership to shape organizational structure, workforce planning, hiring strategy, and long-term talent initiatives.
Design and implement scalable global HR systems, workflows, and operational processes to support rapid international growth.
Drive organizational effectiveness initiatives, including team structure, leveling frameworks, performance management, and leadership support.
Build scalable onboarding, employee development, and retention programs designed for a high-performance environment.
Own and evolve the company's recruiting function, ensuring Higgsfield continues to attract and close exceptional talent across engineering, AI research, product, growth, content operations, G&A, and other critical business functions.
Develop recruiting infrastructure, hiring processes, and employer branding initiatives that support hiring across highly competitive global talent markets.
Partner closely with leadership to identify hiring priorities, improve recruiting efficiency, and maintain a high talent bar across all functions.
Build scalable talent acquisition strategies across multiple geographies and organizational functions.
Establish and maintain compliant employment frameworks across the US and international entities, partnering closely with Legal, Finance, and external advisors.

Proven experience leading and scaling People Operations and Recruiting functions at high-growth technology companies.
Strong knowledge of US employment practices, compensation structures, compliance, and HR operations.
Track record of recruiting and retaining top-tier talent in highly competitive markets.
Exceptional communication, judgment, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to operate directly with founders and executive leadership.
Highly operational mindset with the ability to work at both strategic and execution-focused levels.
Experience managing international teams and cross-functional stakeholders.
Experience building HR infrastructure and operational processes from early-stage through scale.
Experience scaling international teams across multiple countries and functions.
Strong organizational design, workforce planning, and performance management experience.
Strong business judgment and comfort operating in fast-changing, ambiguous startup environments.

Experience with broader business operations or operational scaling initiatives.
Experience supporting relocation, visa, and international mobility processes.
Experience implementing HR automation, systems integrations, and scalable reporting infrastructure.
Higgsfield AI is an equal opportunity employer.

Drive compensation, leveling, equity, and performance review processes aligned with company goals and market competitiveness.
The anticipated salary range for this role is $235,000 - $265,000, depending on experience, skills, and location.
In addition to cash compensation, we offer equity and a benefits package to support you both professionally and personally.
We offer a competitive and thoughtfully structured compensation package designed to align with impact and growth.

Drive compensation, leveling, equity, and performance review processes aligned with company goals and market competitiveness.

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