Head of People Operations Position Available In Orange, Florida
Tallo's Job Summary: Graphite Financial Group, LLC in Orlando, FL is seeking a Head of People Operations for a full-time position with a salary range of $125,000 - $150,000 a year. The role requires 5 years of experience in employment law, accounting, and HR, as well as strong leadership and communication skills. Responsibilities include launching a new People Ops service line and leading internal People Ops at Graphite, reporting to the COO and CSO. This remote role involves building a business unit, developing service offerings, pricing models, and team structures, as well as overseeing HR functions such as global hiring, talent acquisition, benefits management, and compliance. Preferred qualifications include experience in professional services, HR certifications, and familiarity with HR platforms like Rippling. This position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, flexible time off, and opportunities for career growth in a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you're ready to contribute to innovative startups and join a dynamic team, apply now to be part of Graphite's journey.
Job Description
Head of People Operations Graphite Financial Group,LLC Orlando, FL Job Details Full-time $125,000 – $150,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications 5 years Employment & labor law Accounting Human resources Organizational skills Professional In Human Resources Senior level Leadership Communication skills Full Job Description Graphite Financial is a growing boutique finance, accounting, tax, and strategy firm (www.graphitefinancial.com) built to help startup and high-growth companies scale efficiently and sustainably. Graphite Financial is redefining the “finance department” for early-stage companies and VC-backed startups. We deliver high-caliber accounting and finance leadership and support to entrepreneurs and management teams building scalable, high-growth companies. Our clients are actively managing cash burn, measuring performance, reporting to investors, making capital allocation decisions, and preparing for fundraising. All of that takes expertise and time that founders don’t have and can’t afford to hire for. Graphite bridges the gap with flexible, fixed-fee support packages that provide fractional leadership and operational support from CFOs, Controllers, FP&A Managers, and Tax leaders. We are looking for a Head of People Operations to lead two high-impact initiatives: Launch and grow a new People Ops & HR service line for Graphite clients. Lead internal People Ops at Graphite The Head of People Operations will focus on building a business unit from the ground up – researching the market, developing the service portfolio, building a pricing model, working closely with the GTM team to develop positioning, and ultimately standing up the teams, technology, and processes to deliver these services to our clients. Graphite will be your first client – a testing ground for your ideas and an opportunity to level up our current programs. This is a P&L ownership role with a mandate to build something special. This role reports to the COO and CSO. Please note this is a fully remote role with coworking spaces in
Orlando, FL, NYC, and Austin, TX Key Responsibilities:
1. Build & Lead a Client-Facing People Operations Business Unit (70%) Research the current competitive space for people operations and HR advisory to identify the full breadth of services offered, pricing programs, service delivery models, end-market targets, and overall positioning Define day-one service offerings alongside a vision for 12-24 months Build pricing models that are competitive, scalable and aligned with margin goals Work with our GTM team to identify the ICP, develop market positioning, build sales assets, structure talk tracks, and leverage our existing omni-channel strategy to drive awareness and build demand Develop the service model and resource plan – team structure, technology and process – needed to deliver exceptional service quality to our clients Drive P&L performance by accelerating new revenue, managing thoughtful service expansion, and focusing closely on project-level profitability Foster a team culture that aligns with Graphite’s corporate values and promotes collaboration Partner with other Business Unit leaders to strategically position all of Graphite’s services into a holistic framework for our clients. 2. Lead Graphite’s Internal People Operations (30%)
People Strategy:
Build and execute a strategic people operations roadmap aligned with business goals and company culture Administration of Graphite’s HR platform: Own HRIS and drive efficiency and optimization — everything from onboarding workflows and payroll to integrations and compliance tracking
Global Hiring:
Lead our offshore hiring strategy. This includes working with EORs, understanding regional employment laws, and building a local talent pipeline
Talent Acquisition:
Partner with department heads to forecast hiring needs and lead full-cycle recruiting processes, assisting hiring managers as required
Benefits Management:
Manage annual renewal process of Graphite’s HR platform and benefit offerings to ensure that Graphite continues to stand up and invest in a competitive benefit programs to support our growing team
Onboarding & Offboarding:
Design scalable, high-touch onboarding and offboarding experiences across geographies
Culture & Engagement:
Drive initiatives that foster engagement, feedback, and professional development across the org
Compliance & Policy:
Maintain and scale company policies in accordance with local labor laws — U.S. and international while ensuring the organization’s policies align with the requirements of SOC 2 compliance, focused on data security and privacy.
Performance & Development:
Oversee performance review cycles, career pathing, and manager training programs
Qualifications:
8+ years of progressive HR/People Operations experience, ideally in a high-growth environment 5+ years experience leading teams in HR/People Operations Experience with remote-first or hybrid work models Strong knowledge of U.S. employment law + willingness and ability to learn offshore labor laws where necessary Confident and polished presenter who communicates across all levels Exceptional analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills Ability to work independently, as well as collaborate with a virtual team Exceptional verbal and written communication, organizational, and leadership skills Aligned as a partner with client teams and comfortable with ambiguity in order to develop work product to meet the needs of multiple clients High EQ, low ego — you’re strategic, but not afraid to get into the weeds Nice to
Have:
Experience in professional services or accounting firms. SHRM, PHR, or similar certification Experience owning business performance metrics that reflect growth against initiatives Familiarity with SOC 2 Type 2 organization and assisting in annual audits Hands-on experience with Rippling and other similar HR platforms Demonstrated success with offshore hiring including working with EORs and building local HR processes
What We Offer Flexible Time Off:
Recharge with generous PTO policies
Competitive Compensation:
Enjoy a competitive salary and 401(k) match
Comprehensive Benefits:
Fully covered health, vision, and dental insurance for you and partially covered for your dependents to support your well-being
Career Growth:
Access professional development opportunities as we grow together
Diversity & Inclusion:
Be part of a global, inclusive team
Exciting Work Environment:
Collaborate with the most innovative startups on the planet If you’re ready to join a dynamic, fast-paced team and contribute to the growth of groundbreaking companies, we want to hear from you! Apply today to become a part of Graphite’s journey. The pay range for this role is: 125,000 – 150,000 USD per year(Remote)
