People & Talent Lead - Remote

Overview

As a People & Talent Lead at Catena, you will own the people function end-to-end, focusing on recruiting, onboarding, performance management, and company operations to enhance team performance.

In Short

• Lead recruiting efforts and define hiring standards.
• Design onboarding processes for new hires.
• Establish performance and feedback mechanisms.
• Manage company operations and internal documentation.
• Work in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Focus on building people infrastructure without a playbook.
• Handle sensitive situations with discretion.
• Communicate clearly and directly.
• Take ownership of processes and improvements.
• 5+ years of experience in HR or people operations.

Requirements

• Experience in high-growth startups (10-100 people).
• Strong recruiting experience managing pipelines and candidates.
• Ability to think like an operator and improve processes.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and shifting priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Judgment and discretion in handling sensitive situations.
• Proven track record in people operations or HR.
• Ownership mindset with proactive problem-solving.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Meaningful equity.
• Full benefits package.
• 401k match.
• Remote-first work environment with optional travel for team events.