Head of HR

About UsThe insurance broker is a critical, yet under-leveraged asset within the healthcare value chain. Despite being the first point of contact for patients and providing critical guidance on everything from insurance plan selection to care navigation, many still rely on manual workflows and spreadsheets to run their business, and are unable to grow at their desired pace.Gyde is building an AI-native brokerage platform by acquiring traditional agencies and supercharging them with workflow automation, voice and chat AI applications, and predictive product and plan selection guidance.Our vision is to be the premier partner for ambitious agencies, streamlining their operations through the Gyde platform to enable their success in the current regulatory and technological paradigm shift.Our founding team boasts pedigrees from Oscar, Stripe, Vista Equity Partners, Scale AI, and Spark Advisors. Lightspeed led Gyde’s Seed financing, with participation from Virtue and Crystal Venture Partners, and angels from Oscar, Uber, and more.Role SummaryAs Head of Human Resources at Gyde, you will oversee all aspects of our people strategy, ensuring that Gyde attracts, develops, and retains exceptional talent. You’ll be responsible for creating a supportive, high-performing culture that aligns with our mission and values.Reporting into the COO, this role combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution across all areas of HR, including talent acquisition, performance management, employee engagement, compliance, and organizational integration. Importantly, you’ll work closely with our Value Creation team and play a key role in HR diligence and implementation for all of our acquired assets.Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership Partnership: Act as a trusted advisor to the executive team and managers, providing insight and guidance on organizational design, workforce planning, and leadership development.Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning: Oversee recruiting and hiring efforts to ensure we attract top talent and maintain a healthy, diverse pipeline across all teams.Performance & Development: Implement effective performance management processes, career development frameworks, and learning opportunities to help employees grow.Compensation, Benefits, & Compliance: Design and manage competitive, equitable compensation and benefits programs while ensuring adherence to labor laws, data protection standards, and HR best practices.Employee Engagement & Relations: Champion initiatives that enhance engagement, satisfaction, and retention. Provide guidance and support on employment relations matters ensuring fairness, consistency, and compliance with company policies and regulations.HR Diligence & Implementation: Lead HR diligence processes for asset acquisitions, assessing organizational structures, talent alignment, and cultural fit. Oversee post-transaction integration efforts to ensure smooth onboarding, policy alignment, and cultural continuity across teams.What You Bring And Who You Are5-8 years of progressive HR experience at a top consulting or private equity firmDeep understanding of HR best practices, employment law, and compliance requirements.Proven success in building and leading HR teams or functions at growing organizations.Track record of leading HR diligence and implementations at M&A organizations. “Zero-to-one” experience developing and implementing people strategies that drive engagement and performance.Excellent interpersonal, communication, and coaching skills.High adaptability and composure in fast-changing environments. Strategic thinker with the ability to balance long-term vision with operational execution.Empathetic, approachable, and committed to fostering an inclusive workplace.Experience in insurance or healthcare is a plus but not required.Ability to travel ~25% required.What We OfferGyde offers a competitive benefits package to all employees.Flexible (Unlimited) Paid Time OffHybrid Work in Austin or NYCMedical, Dental, and Vision benefits for you and your familyRetirement Plan (e.g., 401K) Parental Leave