Head of People

We raised a $250M Series C to build the search engine for AIs. Led by a16z with existing investors Benchmark Lightspeed and YC doubling down the round brings Exas valuation to $2.2 billion. Read more

Exa is building a search engine for the AI era. Our Search API currently powers Agents Fortune 500s and AI labs as we transform an industry that hasnt been disrupted since the 90s. Were a largely SF-based team of 100 from Harvard MIT Meta Google Research ex-founders & dropouts alike.

We are rapidly building the most intelligent search engine in history. Were high agency low-ego and united by the feeling that this is one of the last problems worth getting right.

Were looking for a Head of People to build and scale Exas people function during a pivotal stage of growth. Youll partner closely with our founders and Chief of Staff to shape our organizational strategy attract world-class talent and create an exceptional employee experience that enables our team to do the best work of their careers.

As Head of People you will own and evolve Exas people strategy systems and programs as we continue to scale. You will lead our people function across talent acquisition employee experience performance management compensation benefits organizational development and culture.

This is a highly strategic and deeply operational role. Youll be responsible for building the infrastructure processes and leadership practices that allow a high-performing organization to grow while maintaining the speed ambition and culture that make Exa unique.

Youll serve as a trusted advisor to the founders and leadership team on organizational design talent strategy leadership development workforce planning and employee engagement. At the same time youll be comfortable rolling up your sleeves to solve day-to-day challenges improve processes and support employees and managers directly.

The ideal candidate has experience building and scaling people organizations in high-growth technology companies and is energized by creating systems from the ground up. You combine strong business judgment with exceptional emotional intelligence and understand how to balance rigor performance and employee experience.

You thrive in fast-moving environments value direct feedback and are excited to help build a category-defining company.

• Partner with founders and leadership to develop and execute a people strategy that supports Exas mission values and business objectives

• Lead and scale the People function across recruiting onboarding compensation benefits employee experience performance management and talent development

• Serve as a strategic advisor to leadership on organizational design workforce planning succession planning and talent strategy

• Build and continuously improve people systems policies and programs that enable employees to do their best work

• Develop compensation and rewards philosophies that support attracting and retaining exceptional talent

• Create and implement leadership development performance management and career growth programs

• Lead employee engagement initiatives and strengthen Exas culture as the organization scales

• Coach managers and leaders on performance employee relations team effectiveness and organizational challenges

• Oversee employee relations matters and ensure thoughtful consistent resolution of workplace issues

• Manage immigration programs including visa sponsorship and related processes

• Drive data-informed decision-making through people analytics reporting and workforce insights

• Ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws and regulations

• Build mentor and develop a high-performing People team

• 10 years of progressive experience across People Talent or Human Resources functions

• Experience leading People teams within a high-growth technology company; startup experience required

• Demonstrated success building and scaling people programs and organizational infrastructure

• Strong understanding of recruiting compensation benefits talent management employee relations performance management and organizational development

• Proven ability to influence and advise executive leadership

• Excellent communication interpersonal coaching and relationship-building skills

• Strong analytical skills and experience using data to inform People decisions

• Experience at a top-tier startup or scale-up

• Experience building people teams from scratch

• Deep knowledge of U.S. European and Singapore employment law and HR compliance

• Experience supporting international employees and immigration programs

Exa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race creed color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin disability age veteran status marital status pregnancy or related conditions criminal histories consistent with applicable law or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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