Chief People Officer

About the role

Pearl Health is dedicated to empowering primary care providers, health systems, and physician-led networks to succeed in the shift to value-based care. Our platform delivers the technology, financial tools, and expert services that enable practices to provide more proactive, effective care to their Medicare patients, ultimately lowering costs and improving health outcomes. Founded in 2020, we are a team of healthcare and technology innovators backed by premier investors like Andreessen Horowitz, Viking Global Investors, and AlleyCorp. We partner with thousands of providers across 44 states to build a more sustainable future for American healthcare. 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. You will oversee everything across recruiting, HR, employee experience, performance management, compensation, and professional development, ensuring these operate as a cohesive, high-performing system. You will be deeply embedded in company-wide decision-making, advising leadership on talent, org design, and the most sensitive people topics with discretion and sound judgment. This role is best suited for someone who is both a strategic thinker and a pragmatic operator. You should be able to quickly assess what is working, identify where we can raise the bar, and drive meaningful improvements in quality, rigor, and efficiency. A strong tech-first mindset is critical: you will be expected to 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