Head of People

Salient is an AI workflow automation tool for lenders. We're working with the largest auto lenders in America and are hiring! About Us Salient is transforming consumer loan servicing, beginning with revolutionizing the auto lending industry. Since our September 2023 launch, we've achieved remarkable traction: Scaled to more than $10M in ARR Partnered with some of the largest consumer lenders in America Achieved cash flow positivity Secured $65M in funding from top-tier investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Matrix, General Catalyst, and Y Combinator Engaged with over 2 million unique US consumers Processed $150M+ in cash transactions Prevented $30M in fraud Identified 35,000+ CFPB violations Scaled to more than $10M in ARR Partnered with some of the largest consumer lenders in America Achieved cash flow positivity Secured $65M in funding from top-tier investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Matrix, General Catalyst, and Y Combinator Engaged with over 2 million unique US consumers Processed $150M+ in cash transactions Prevented $30M in fraud Identified 35,000+ CFPB violations About the Role As our Head of People, you'll build and lead Salient's people function during a critical growth phase. You'll develop and implement comprehensive talent strategies that enable us to attract, develop, and retain exceptional team members while fostering a high-performance culture aligned with our values. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for all aspects of the employee lifecycle, from talent acquisition to engagement and compliance. Responsibilities Design and execute full-cycle recruiting strategies to identify, attract, and hire top talent across engineering, product, sales, and operations Build scalable onboarding processes that quickly integrate new hires and set them up for success Develop and implement competitive compensation structures, benefits programs, and performance management systems Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations across multiple jurisdictions Create and nurture a positive company culture that drives engagement and retention Partner with leadership to forecast hiring needs and develop organizational structure as we scale Implement HRIS and other technology solutions to streamline people operations Provide strategic counsel to executives on people-related matters and organizational development Manage sensitive employee relations issues with discretion and compassion Design and execute full-cycle recruiting strategies to identify, attract, and hire top talent across engineering, product, sales, and operations Build scalable onboarding processes that quickly integrate new hires and set them up for success Develop and implement competitive compensation structures, benefits programs, and performance management systems Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations across multiple jurisdictions Create and nurture a positive company culture that drives engagement and retention Partner with leadership to forecast hiring needs and develop organizational structure as we scale Implement HRIS and other technology solutions to streamline people operations Provide strategic counsel to executives on people-related matters and organizational development Manage sensitive employee relations issues with discretion and compassion Requirements 3+ years of progressive HR experience, with experience at high-growth startups Deep expertise in talent acquisition, including sourcing strategies, interview processes, and closing candidates Strong knowledge of employment law and HR compliance requirements Experience designing and implementing compensation and benefits programs Track record of building scalable HR processes and systems from the ground up Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to build trust at all levels Strategic mindset balanced with hands-on execution capabilities Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field; HR certifications a plus 4 days in-person in San Francisco 3+ years of progressive HR experience, with experience at high-growth startups Deep expertise in talent acquisition, including sourcing strategies, interview processes, and closing candidates Strong knowledge of employment law and HR compliance requirements Experience designing and implementing compensation and benefits programs Track record of building scalable HR processes and systems from the ground up Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to build trust at all levels Strategic mindset balanced with hands-on execution capabilities Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field; HR certifications a plus 4 days in-person in San Francisco Why Join Us Opportunity to build the people function from the ground up at a rapidly scaling fintech company Competitive compensation package including equity Work directly with founders and leadership team to shape company culture Make a meaningful impact in a mission-driven organization transforming a trillion-dollar industry Opportunity to build the people function from the ground up at a rapidly scaling fintech company Competitive compensation package including equity Work directly with founders and leadership team to shape company culture Make a meaningful impact in a mission-driven organization transforming a trillion-dollar industry python + LLM stack + transformer based voice models