MATS is hiring for a Head of People role, which will be both our first fully dedicated HR/People/People Operations role, as well as part of our leadership team.
There are lots of systems and processes that we want to build and develop, and we are looking for people who have the experience of building the HR parts of an organization. This will be a busy and complex role. The most competitive candidates will have experience helping a tech and/or non-profit organization scale from sub-50 to 100+, as well as more than one experience of building an HR function from scratch. Quoting directly from the job description:
We expect to hire someone who has all of the following:
Demonstrated experience building or significantly expanding HR/People systems in a growing organization. You have set up people processes where few or none existed before—whether in a startup, a scaling nonprofit, or a fast-growing team within a larger org.
5+ years of professional experience in People Operations, HR, or a closely related function. Your title might not have been “Head of People”—but you have owned people systems, not just maintained them.
Fluency in organizational culture, with a strong grasp of how to align organizational dynamics and operationalize values to foster a positive working environment that motivates and empowers people to do their best—ensuring team members feel MATS is a great place to work and grow.
Strong advisory and coaching skills. You have helped managers navigate people topics—leadership, performance, team dynamics, career development conversations—and you’re trusted by people at all levels to handle sensitive matters with discretion and care.
Advanced understanding of the employee lifecycle and fluency managing people operations: professional development, performance review frameworks, employee handbooks / HR policy suites, onboarding programs, learning and training programs, compensation & benefits structures, etc.
Working knowledge of employment law sufficient to identify risks and make day-to-day compliance decisions without needing to consult counsel on routine matters.
Clear, proactive written and verbal communication skills. You can write policies people actually read, deliver difficult messages with empathy and professionalism, and adapt your communication to different audiences.
A collaborative, low-ego approach. You’ll be building alongside a brand-new COO and Recruiting Lead—you need to be comfortable with shared ownership, evolving scope, and an org structure that’s in flux.
MATS is hiring for a Head of People role, which will be both our first fully dedicated HR/People/People Operations role, as well as part of our leadership team.
There are lots of systems and processes that we want to build and develop, and we are looking for people who have the experience of building the HR parts of an organization. This will be a busy and complex role. The most competitive candidates will have experience helping a tech and/or non-profit organization scale from sub-50 to 100+, as well as more than one experience of building an HR function from scratch. Quoting directly from the job description: