Head of People

Head Of People

Tech is ubiquitous. Tech solutions for social problems are not. An emerging class of startups is building tech to solve these social problems. They are tech nonprofits. Fast Forward bridges the tech and nonprofit sectors to build capacity for tech nonprofits, so they can scale solutions to our world's most urgent problems.

To date, Fast Forward's portfolio of tech nonprofits have impacted 262M lives and raised $1 billion in follow-on funding. 85% of the portfolio have a founder who has personal experience with the problem, 62% have a founder who is a woman, and 75% have a founder who is a person of color.

You will be Fast Forward's first dedicated People leader, with the opportunity to build the People function from the ground up and make a lasting impact on our team and culture. This is a high-impact role where you will oversee the entire employee lifecycle, design the systems, policies, and practices that support a positive company culture, strengthen staff and leadership, and shape the organization for years to come. This is a unique opportunity to bring your People leadership skills to an organization accelerating tech solutions for social good.

As Head of People, you will be both a strategic partner and a hands-on operator. You will work closely with Fast Forward's leadership team to align people strategy with organizational goals, while also leading the day-to-day practices that keep our staff supported and engaged. You will partner closely with the Head of Recruiting to ensure alignment across the employee lifecycle.

This position is based in San Francisco, CA; it is a full-time, in-office role.

Primary Responsibilities

• Own the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, career growth, retention, policies & procedures, and employee relations.
• Oversee payroll, benefits, compensation, and HR systems (currently managed in Gusto), ensuring practices are equitable.
• Partner with the leadership team on compensation decisions.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and implement required training.
• Ensure accurate and compliant record-keeping and documentation.
• Serve as a resource to managers on employee relations issues, providing support and guidance to promote fair and consistent management practices.

People Strategy & Culture

Performance & Leadership Development

Portfolio Support and Training

Who We're Looking For

Employee Benefits

Compensation

Salary : $150,000 - $175,000 - negotiable depending on experience.