Head of People & Performance

Maiden Home is growing a team of forward-thinking individuals who possess unique strengths and perspectives, an innate ability to inspire their colleagues, and an eagerness to reimagine the world of luxury furnishings.

As our Head of People & Performance, you will drive our People strategy and commitment to creating a high-performing culture wherein top talent thrives and is challenged to achieve their fullest potential. In this role, you will partner closely with the CEO and leadership team to develop and execute business strategies focused on talent management, organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, learning and development, and change leadership. The ideal candidate is a natural leader and possesses a strong entrepreneurial spirit, thriving in a fast-paced growth environment where they can simultaneously build and execute scalable People initiatives and programs.

This is a unique opportunity to join a brand that is primed for its next stage of growth—with a proven competitive advantage in its ability to attract, motivate, and retain top talent across a range of disciplines. At Maiden Home, you’ll find a workspace that encourages innovation, creative expression, and teamwork, and your experience will be shaped by your performance, contributions, and drive.

This role is located at our New York headquarters, located in the TriBeCa design district.

Responsibilities

• Partner across all levels of the organization to retain, develop, and motivate people to achieve their fullest potential.
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the business, objectives, and key priorities, team members and dynamics.
• Use data and business insights to proactively identify issues and opportunities, prioritize with leadership, and work with cross-functional partners to develop practical solutions to improve performance, retention, and employee experience.
• Guide recruiting processes across internal and external stakeholders, ensuring incoming talent is aligned to company goals for performance and culture.
• Build frameworks to drive robust performance and career progression discussions, including structuring leveling guides by function to guide promotion decisions and support professional development across the company.
• Build a learning & development program that accelerates growth and supports talent retention objectives.
• Define compensation & rewards strategy that attracts and retains top talent.
• Drive the evolution of HR programs and policies as needed to support total employee experience and align to the evolution of the business.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in a People function.
• Demonstrated experience in building trusted relationships with senior business leaders, effectively coaching and advising leaders on organizational issues and team challenges.
• Proficient in problem-solving and critical thinking, with strong communication skills for influencing at all organizational levels, coaching leaders, fostering a positive team environment, and utilizing data insights.
• Experience working in an entrepreneurial environment requiring strong multitasking abilities.
• Knowledge and experience in core people functions including strategic people planning, talent management and development, learning and development, engagement and retention, compensation, HR systems, and employee relations

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Unlimited vacation.
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance plans, including complimentary memberships to One Medical and Talkspace.
• Furniture placement program and exclusive pricing for team members.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits.
• 401(k) contribution plan.
• 12 weeks paid parental leave.
• 3-week paid sabbatical after 3 years.
• Strong, growing company culture, including frequent happy hours and other team-wide and company-wide events.

About Maiden Home Maiden Home is an authority in the world of luxury home furnishings. The brand designs original pieces at its New York studio, sources exquisite materials from trusted partners around the world, and works directly with distinguished artisans to bring them to life—then delivers them with prices and lead times that are unheard of in the furniture industry.

Maiden Home’s unwavering commitment to exceptional design and quality is praised by leading interior designers and publications, including Architectural Digest and Elle Decor, and it has brought the brand consistent year-over-year growth.

Maiden Home is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

To apply, submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected].

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