Fractional Head of People / Talent Ops

Job Description Overview Join a fast-paced, rapidly scaling direct-response eCommerce and publishing brand as a Fractional Head of People / Talent Ops. We are a globally distributed team, driven by cutting-edge tech and AI, seeking a strategic leader to enhance our HR and recruiting infrastructure. This is a fully remote opportunity with a commitment of 15–20 hours per week. Responsibilities • Strategic Talent Acquisition & Systems • Headhunt elite, highly autonomous "A-players" for key leadership and growth roles. • Enhance internal recruiting engines by optimizing the careers page, LinkedIn presence, and job board distribution to increase qualified inbound leads. • Implement AI-assisted screening systems to assist internal recruiters in evaluating candidates against strict rubrics before they reach the founders. • Org Design, Compensation & Performance • Develop standardized compensation philosophies linked to team performance and value. • Establish clear salary bands and revise internal position titles. • Implement company-wide performance systems, including End-of-Quarter (EOQ) reporting, standardized KPIs, and departmental scorecards. • Remote Culture & Employee Lifecycle • Create a world-class, automated onboarding experience, including 30/60/90-day check-ins, automated milestones, and distribution of company merch kits. • Enhance cross-departmental communication through Town Halls/All-Hands meetings and recurring cross-team manager 1-on-1s. • Standardize remote operations and "Slack Culture" with profile standards, channel consolidation, and clear communication guidelines. Qualifications • Growth-Stage Veteran: Proven experience in building People Ops and Talent systems for fast-growing, bootstrapped, and 100% remote companies. • High Agency & Low Ego: Ability to operate without a predefined playbook, assess rapidly changing environments, identify high-leverage fixes, and execute them proficiently. • Tech & AI Native: Proficient in using modern tools and AI to enhance HR and recruiting efficiency. • eCom/Direct-Response Familiarity (Bonus): Understanding of the digital marketing ecosystem, with insight into top-tier media buying, creative strategy, and engineering talent. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead and innovate in a high-growth environment, focusing on strategic HR and talent acquisition systems that align with our mission to be the authority in the natural healing space. Apply tot his job