Responsibilities
- Define and advance the organization's People strategy, aligning workforce planning with business objectives across all stages of employment.
- Establish scalable HR frameworks, policies, and programs to support organizational growth.
- Advise the CEO and executive team on organizational structure and strategic workforce decisions.
- Manage core HR operations including payroll, benefits administration, onboarding, offboarding, and performance systems.
- Utilize Rippling for HR information systems and payroll, and Ashby for recruitment tracking and candidate management.
- Ensure integration and smooth operation of key workplace tools: Google Workspace, Slack, and Notion.
- Oversee U.S. immigration processes, visa sponsorships, and compliance with federal and state labor regulations.
- Manage international employment through Employer of Record partnerships in Japan, Mexico, the UK, and Canada.
- Serve as a trusted HR advisor to leaders and employees, addressing issues such as conflict resolution, engagement, and development.
- Support a globally distributed workforce of approximately 60 people across multiple countries.
- Promote a culture of collaboration, innovation, and well-being aligned with the company’s health and longevity mission.
- Act as the main contact for all people-related inquiries and initiatives.
- Lead programs that boost morale and reinforce alignment with company values and purpose.
- Own the end-to-end recruitment strategy in collaboration with hiring managers.
- Lead headcount planning, hiring execution, and employer branding to attract high-caliber talent.
- Develop and maintain a compensation framework including salary bands, leveling, and pay equity practices.
- Ensure compensation complies with transparency laws and remains competitive and fair.
- Strengthen leadership capabilities through coaching, training, and performance development programs.
- Produce data-driven HR insights to guide decisions on retention, diversity, and operational effectiveness.
Requirements
- Minimum of 10 years of leadership experience in human resources, with demonstrated senior-level roles such as Head of People or Director of People Operations.
- Proven ability to build and scale HR functions in fast-moving technology or wellness-focused startups.
- Hands-on experience with modern HRIS and applicant tracking systems, specifically Rippling and Ashby.
- Strong working knowledge of Google Workspace, Slack, and Notion platforms.
- Deep understanding of U.S. labor laws, visa processes (including H-1B and TN), and international employment regulations, including Canadian law.
- Experience managing global teams via Employer of Record models.
- Hybrid work model requiring 3–4 days per week onsite in the NYC office, with full availability during core business hours.
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
Nice to Have
- Professional HR certifications such as SHRM-SCP or PHR.
- Personal interest in health, wellness, and longevity.
- Tech-savvy mindset with openness to innovation and new ideas.
Benefits
- Work at the forefront of robotics and AI in the recovery and wellness space.
- Impact lives through a product designed to improve health and happiness.
- Culture built on passion, ambition, empowerment, inclusion, curiosity, and enjoyment.
- Employer covers 100% of healthcare premiums for employees; strong dependent benefits.
- Flexible time-off policy.
- Quarterly Wellness Days where the entire team disconnects to recharge.
- Generous parental leave policy.
- Free membership to OneMedical for employees.
- 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.
- Budget provided for home office setup.
- Annual allowance for professional growth and learning.
- Dinner provided when working late.
- Free recovery sessions for employees, friends, and family.
Compensation
Base salary range of $235,000 - $250,000 annually, plus discretionary annual bonus, plus equity grant commensurate with the role and company stage. Full-time employees are also eligible for our comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), paid time off, and paid parental leave.
Work Arrangement
Hybrid — NYC, remote US, Canada, Mexico, UK, Japan
Team
Team size: 60; Distributed across NYC and remote locations in the US, Canada, Mexico, UK, and Japan
What You'll Do
- People Strategy: Own and evolve the overall People strategy, translating company goals into clear people priorities across the employee lifecycle. Build the foundational policies, procedures, and programs the function needs to scale, refining what exists and creating what does not. Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and leadership team on organizational design and the decisions that shape how the company grows.
- HR Operations and Systems Management: Lead day-to-day HR functions, including payroll, benefits, onboarding/offboarding, and performance management, utilizing Rippling for HRIS and payroll, and Ashby for applicant tracking and recruiting. Ensure seamless integration with our core tools: Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Drive), Slack for communication, and Notion for documentation and collaboration.
- Compliance and Legal Oversight: Manage US visa processes, immigration support, and adherence to federal/state labor laws. Oversee international employee relations through established Employer of Record (EOR) partnerships in Japan, Mexico, UK, and Canada, ensuring global compliance while minimizing risks.
- Talent and Employee Relations: Act as a trusted advisor to leadership and employees on HR matters, including conflict resolution, employee engagement, and development initiatives. Support a distributed team of ~60 across NYC and remote US, Canada, Mexico, UK and Japan, fostering inclusivity and high performance.
- Culture and Organizational Development: Champion our company culture by promoting open-minded collaboration, tech innovation, and wellness-focused programs. Serve as the primary point of contact for people-related queries, driving initiatives that enhance team morale and alignment with our health/longevity mission.
- Talent Acquisition and Headcount Planning: Own recruiting strategy and execution in partnership with hiring managers, including headcount planning, hiring processes, and employer branding to attract top talent.
- Compensation and Leveling: Develop and maintain our compensation philosophy, salary bands, and leveling framework, ensuring pay is competitive, equitable, and compliant with pay transparency requirements.
- Manager and Leadership Development: Build manager capability through coaching, training, and performance management programs that develop leaders as we scale.
- Reporting and Analytics: Generate HR metrics and insights using our tools to inform decisions on retention, diversity, and operational efficiency.
What You’ll Bring
- Experience: 10+ years in HR leadership, with proven experience at the Senior Director level or equivalent (e.g., Head of People, VP/Director of People Ops). A proven track record building and scaling People functions in fast-paced tech or wellness startups strongly preferred.
- Technical Proficiency: Experience with modern HRIS and ATS platforms (we use Rippling and Ashby). Strong familiarity with Google Workspace, Slack, and Notion is essential.
- Legal Expertise: In-depth understanding of US labor laws, visa/immigration processes (e.g., H-1B, TN visas), and international HR practices (including Canadian employment law). Experience with EOR models for global teams required.
- Location and Commitment: Hybrid model with primary onsite presence at our NYC office (expectation of 3-4 days/week onsite, with flexibility); full availability during core business hours.
- Soft Skills and Culture Fit: A proactive, go-to leader who is open-minded, adaptable, and enthusiastic about technology. Interest in health, wellness, and longevity is a strong plus, aligning with Aescape's mission to enhance well-being through innovation.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field; HR certifications (e.g., SHRM-SCP, PHR) preferred.
What’s In It For You
- Join a trailblazing robotics and AI company building the future of recovery
- The chance to make a difference with a product that empowers healthier and happier living
- Team culture driven by passion, ambition, empowerment, inclusion, curiosity, and fun!
- 100% employer-paid healthcare coverage for employees with generous coverage for eligible dependents
- Flexible time off
- Quarterly Wellness Days - everyone fully unplugs
- Generous parental leave
- Complimentary OneMedical membership
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Home office budget
- Annual stipend for professional development
- Working late? Dinner is on us
- Complimentary Aescape recovery sessions for yourself, friends & family
Compensation
Base salary range of $235,000 - $250,000 annually, plus discretionary annual bonus, plus equity grant commensurate with the role and company stage. Full-time employees are also eligible for our comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), paid time off, and paid parental leave.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Aescape is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The salary range listed above is a good-faith estimate provided in accordance with New York City's pay transparency law.
Begin Your Aescape Career Journey
At Aescape, we're on a mission to redefine self-care for a better world, and we're seeking trailblazers to join us on this journey. We're inspired by individuals who are passionate, driven, and eager to learn. We value diverse perspectives and resourceful, determined individuals who are committed to making a difference. At Aescape, we empower people to reach their full potential, just as our product empowers better living. If you're ready to innovate, create, and make a meaningful impact, we want you on our team. YOUR JOURNEY. YOUR AESCAPE.
Other
- Full availability during core business hours
- Hybrid model with 3-4 days/week onsite in NYC office
- Must be able to work with EOR partnerships for international teams
- Must be able to manage US visa and immigration processes
- Must be proficient in Rippling, Ashby, Google Workspace, Slack, and Notion
Must be able to manage US visa and immigration processes and support global teams through EOR partnerships.
