Director of People

As Director of People, you’ll be the architect and champion of our people strategy. This is a highly impactful, cross-functional role focused on building the infrastructure, policies, and culture that enable our team to thrive as we scale. You’ll work closely with the CEO and leadership team to ensure Beam is a place where values-aligned talent is attracted, empowered, and retained by developing and executing Beam’s holistic people strategy, aligned with company goals, values, and growth stage. Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and leadership team on organizational design, talent planning, and change management. Own employee lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding, ensuring every team member feels connected, valued, and supported. Design and run performance management, feedback, and career development systems that help individuals grow and the organization scale effectively. Coach managers to become great leaders, and support learning & development initiatives across all levels. Oversee compensation, benefits, and HR compliance; partner with Finance on headcount planning and budgeting. Select and manage people systems (e.g., HRIS, payroll, performance tools) to support efficiency and scalability.