{"id":758589,"url":"https://alion.io/job/uptempo-head-of-people","title":"Head of People","company":{"id":690500,"name":"uptempo","domain":"uptempo.io","url":"https://alion.io/company/uptempo-2","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Teamtailor","truth_index":null},"role":"HR","role_family":"HR","seniority":"head","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"explicit","locations":["Louisville, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":123000,"max_usd":240000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":446},"experience_years_min":8,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-08T21:44:54Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-08","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T02:49:54Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":16,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":16},"description":"At Uptempo we believe the People function should be a true driver of the organization, enabling employees to do their best work while positioning the company to achieve its mission.\nWe are looking for a Head of People who wants to build: the systems, the bench, the culture, and the capabilities that will carry Uptempo through its next substantial growth phase. This is not a role for someone who wants to maintain the status quo. It's for a leader who thrives on building from the ground up and sees people strategy as inseparable from business strategy.\nThe Head of People (Director Level) will be a genuine partner to the executives and leaders of the organization, at the table when strategy is set, trusted when things get hard, and deeply invested in the mission for the long term. You will serve as a trusted advisor and coach to managers and employees across the organization, providing consultative guidance on all people-related matters while ensuring alignment with company values, goals, and objectives.\nWhat You’ll Be Doing:\nBuild and provide guidance to the People function by overseeing talent acquisition, career development, succession planning, retention, training, leadership development, compensation and benefits globally\n\nFunction as the HR business advisor to executive and senior management regarding key organizational and management issues\n\nDevelop and implement comprehensive People strategy that effectively communicates and supports the company’s mission and strategic vision that is scalable domestically and globally\n\nLead performance management from strategy through execution\n\nDevelop career frameworks, leveling guides, and manager enablement programs aligned with company goals\n\nPartner with leadership on compensation philosophy and benchmarking tools\n\nFosters a high-performance, inclusive company culture that is grounded in accountability, transparency and operational excellence\n\nOwn employee relations, partnering closely with managers on coaching, development, and conflict resolution\n\nDevelop and implement comprehensive compensation and benefit plans that are competitive which attract and retain top talent\n\nManage the development and implementation of policies, procedures and programs to support people operations that maximize efficiency and effectiveness\n\nEnsure all People functions are compliant with relevant laws, regulations and best practices in partnership with legal\n\nEnsure People function is scalable, data-driven, and highly effective.\n\nYou should have:\n8+ years of HR experience, with at least five years of leadership / business partner experience\n\nA leader who has created or significantly scaled People functions at fast-growth startups\n\nA thoughtful operator who balances empathy with strong business judgment and handles sensitive matters with discretion\n\nAn influential communicator who builds credibility and trust across all levels of the organization\n\nA systems thinker passionate about delivering exceptional employee experiences backed by operational rigor\n\nHands-on, resourceful, and eager to roll up your sleeves\n\nSee yourself as a strategic business partner, not just a functional People leader\n\nExperience partnering with and influencing senior leaders to help drive strategy and results\n\nExperience and comfort discussing and advancing diversity, equity and inclusion programmatically as well as with individuals and teams\n\nA bias for action and commitment to getting stuff done without sacrificing quality or employee experience\n\nHighly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage competing priorities while continuing to advance critical initiatives\n\nSelf-assured with a high tolerance for ambiguity and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment\n\nAn ability to gain trust through effective communication and doing what you say you will do\n\nSound knowledge of current labor laws and regulations\n\nApplicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.\nLocation: Our office is located in Louisville, Colorado. We believe in-person collaboration is key to our culture and success. While our organization follows a flexible hybrid work structure, we highly encourage working in the office to foster team connection. #LI-Hybrid\nApplication Deadline: The anticipated closing date for this role is September 30, 2026. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis thereafter until the position is filled.\nEqual Opportunity Employer: Uptempo is an equal opportunity employer. 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