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Head of People

Turnkey · On-site

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Last seen by MeritLog September 12, 2026Source: AshbySource version: ashby-public-job-posting-v1

MeritLog read this listing from Turnkey's Ashby job board and last checked it on September 12, 2026.

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Job details

Work model: On-site
Salary: $175K - $275K
Location: NYC HQ
Company website: www.turnkey.com

Hiring context

How this role compares at Turnkey

Turnkey has 13 live roles in MeritLog’s catalog across 7 job families, and 1 of them is in marketing. 10 of those listings publish a pay range, a disclosure rate of 77%.

This role's posted range of $175K - $275K sits above 89% of the 9 other Turnkey roles quoted over the same currency and period.

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What the role asks for

What you'd do

Own and build all People functions (talent, HRBP, People Ops)
Own and continually improve performance management, leveling, and compensation frameworks
Partner with Finance on headcount planning, compensation strategy, and organizational design
Develop managers and support executive leadership growth
Build scalable talent acquisition processes and systems
Strengthen culture through clarity, programs, and high standards
Ensure People operations run smoothly, compliantly, and with minimal bureaucracy
Mentor and grow a small but mighty People team
7+ years of experience in People / HR roles, including 2+ years in a senior leadership position (Head of / VP) at a high-growth technology company
Demonstrated experience as an executor and builder who has personally implemented core systems and processes
Broad exposure to all aspects of People / HR: talent, HRBP, People Ops, compensation
Strong operator: structured, organized, pragmatic, and systems-oriented
High agency, first-principles thinker who is comfortable coaching and pushing executives
Experience in fintech, crypto, or B2B SaaS
Expert knowledge of employment law and compliance

Parsed by MeritLog from the employer’s own posting. The full description follows below.

Job description

Your role As the Head of People at Turnkey, you will take full ownership of the People function from the COO. You will be the fully independent functional leader responsible for building, scaling, and leading all people-related operations across the company. This includes everything from talent acquisition strategy and People Operations (HRIS, compliance, benefits) to performance management, compensation, and executive coaching. This is a critical, hands-on builder and executor role perfect for an experienced leader who is excited to build a world-class, high-agency culture grounded in scalable processes. You will ensure our People strategy directly supports the business objectives of rapid growth and operational excellence. What you’ll do - Own and build all People functions (talent, HRBP, People Ops) - Own and continually improve performance management, leveling, and compensation frameworks - Partner with Finance on headcount planning, compensation strategy, and organizational design - Develop managers and support executive leadership growth - Build scalable talent acquisition processes and systems - Strengthen culture through clarity, programs, and high standards - Ensure People operations run smoothly, compliantly, and with minimal bureaucracy - Mentor and grow a small but mighty People team What we’re looking for - 7+ years of experience in People / HR roles, including 2+ years in a senior leadership position (Head of / VP) at a high-growth technology company - Demonstrated experience as an executor and builder who has personally implemented core systems and processes - Broad exposure to all aspects of People / HR: talent, HRBP, People Ops, compensation - Strong operator: structured, organized, pragmatic, and systems-oriented - High agency, first-principles thinker who is comfortable coaching and pushing executives Style points - Experience in fintech, crypto, or B2B SaaS - Expert knowledge of employment law and compliance What we offer - Full benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, HSA/FSA, 401(k) - detailed benefits overview available as we get further in the process - Paid parental leave - Unlimited PTO - $3,000/yr learning and development budget to attend industry conferences - Multiple team offsites per year - Macbook Pro laptop - Lunch stipend Ready to join us on this journey? Email us at jobs@turnkey.com with your LinkedIn profile and a short overview of why you'd be a great fit for Turnkey. Turnkey is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

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