8-12+ years of experience in People Operations, HR leadership, Talent, or related roles, including experience leading people functions in high-growth environments.
Experience building people systems from early-stage or mid-stage scale (e.g., 20 → 100+ employees).
Strong working knowledge of U.S. employment law, HR compliance, benefits, compensation, and payroll operations.
Proven ability to partner with executive leadership on org design, talent strategy, and culture building.
Experience supporting both technical and non-technical teams in modern, distributed organizations.
Track record of building simple, scalable systems rather than heavy bureaucracy.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).

HR certifications (PHR, SHRM, SPHR).
Startup / Fintech: Experience scaling teams in regulated or infrastructure-driven companies.
Remote-First Organizations: Designing strong culture and accountability in distributed teams.
International Hiring: Exposure to global employment models (nice to have).
M&A / Integration: Experience supporting acquisitions or rapid organizational change.
Compliance-Heavy Environments: Experience working alongside security, finance, or regulatory functions.

Competitive compensation with equity in a growing fintech company.
Remote-first culture with flexible working arrangements
Small team, big impact — your work directly supports Astra’s ability to scale responsibly
Professional growth opportunities in compliance and risk management
Mission-driven — build infrastructure that powers financial innovation while meeting the highest regulatory standards

Team size: 20 → 100+ employees

Remote Work and Culture Astra is a remote-first company hiring only within the U.S. We value thoughtful collaboration, clarity, and initiative. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.

Astra is hiring a Head of People

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