Head of People

Responsibilities

• Lead the People function, including talent acquisition, performance management, employee engagement, and organizational development.
• Develop and implement strategies for attracting, retaining, and developing top talent in alignment with the company's long-term goals.
• Partner with senior leadership to shape the company's culture, ensuring alignment with organizational values, mission, and vision.
• Oversee the implementation of effective talent management strategies, including succession planning, and in the future leadership development and career pathing.
• Drive performance management processes, including goal setting, feedback, and employee development plans, to ensure a high-performance culture.
• Create competitive compensation and benefits programs that align with industry standards and company objectives.
• Provide strategic guidance and support for employee relations, resolving conflicts, and fostering an inclusive, collaborative environment.
• Develop and manage employee engagement initiatives, including surveys, feedback loops, and programs aimed at improving employee satisfaction and retention.
• Monitor and analyze people data to identify trends, address potential challenges, and make data-driven recommendations to improve people practices.
• Create and design delivery of training and development programs to support employee growth, leadership, and skills development.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Finance, Engineering, Revenue, and Operations, to ensure the alignment of People initiatives with company priorities and legal compliance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with employees across all levels of the organization, ensuring open communication channels and a strong sense of trust.
• Lead change management initiatives to support the company's growth, scalability, and evolving needs.
• Stay up-to-date with HR best practices, industry trends, and regulatory changes to ensure the organization remains competitive and compliant.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field or equivalent years of experience in lieu of an education.
• 8+ years of experience in talent acquisition, with at least 4 years in a leadership role owning a recruiting function at a high-growth company.
• Experience working in a high-growth or startup environment.
• Proven experience in people management, talent acquisition, organizational development, and performance management.
• Strong expertise in HR strategy, including developing and implementing people programs and policies that align with company goals.
• Strong understanding of pre-IPO, startup equity and working with both ISO's and RSU's.
• Experience working closely with executive leadership to influence organizational culture and business outcomes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence employees at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret people data and make strategic decisions.
• Experience with HR technology, systems, and tools (e.g., HRIS, applicant tracking systems).
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
• High level of emotional intelligence and a demonstrated ability to foster a positive and inclusive work culture
• Own workforce planning and forecasting in partnership with finance and executive leadership.
• Preferred Skills:
• Master

Benefits

Additional Information

About BRINC: At BRINC, we are redefining public safety with an innovative ecosystem of life-saving tools. Our journey started with the development of drones and ruggedized throw phones, designed to access unsafe areas and establish communication to de-escalate situations. Today, we've expanded into creating and deploying 911 response networks, where drones are dispatched to 911 calls to provide real-time visual data, enhancing safety and enabling de-escalation-focused responses. Our cutting-edge solutions are utilized by over 600 public safety agencies across America and the company has raised over $150M from investors, including Index Ventures, Motorola Solutions, Sam Altman, Dylan Field, Mike Volpe, Alexandr Wang and more. At BRINC, we are committed to recruiting the world's best talent to join us in our mission to support first responders in saving lives. About this Role: The Head of People will be responsible for driving BRINC's overall human resources & talent acquisition strategy and ensuring alignment with the company's goals and culture. This role involves leadership of the People team, overseeing talent acquisition, employee development, performance management, compensation and benefits, payroll, workplace experiences, and employee relations. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in people operations, team development, and organizational design, with the ability to create a high-performance culture while fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment.

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