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Higgsfield AI

Global Head of People

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In-Office or Remote
Hiring Remotely in CA
Senior level
In-Office or Remote
Hiring Remotely in CA
Senior level
The Global Head of People will lead HR functions, driving organizational effectiveness, recruiting, compliance, and talent strategy to support Higgsfield's growth.
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Why work at Higgsfield AI?

Higgsfield AI is the fastest-scaling generative AI company in history, hitting $500M in annual revenue run rate, 25M+ users worldwide, 6M+ generations per day, and powering 390 of Fortune 500 brands.

We're building at the absolute frontier of AI-powered video creation and next-generation creative tools. Joining Higgsfield means becoming part of a high-impact team shaping the future of AI-native experiences, at a company that isn't just moving fast, but rewriting what fast looks like.

Role Overview

We’re looking for a highly operational and strategic Global Head of HR to build and scale Higgsfield’s global People function during a period of hypergrowth. This role will sit at the center of leadership, recruiting, operations, legal, and organizational strategy, helping establish the systems, processes, and talent infrastructure required to scale a world-class AI company globally.

You will be responsible for both hands-on execution and long-term organizational development across recruiting, people operations, compensation, performance management, compliance, organizational design, and workforce planning.

We are looking for someone who is highly execution-oriented, systems-minded, and comfortable operating autonomously in a fast-moving, high-growth environment.

This role will require close partnership with founders and senior leadership across both the US and international teams.

Key ResponsibilitiesGlobal People Operations & Organizational Design
  • Build and lead Higgsfield’s global HR function across recruiting, people operations, compensation, compliance, performance management, and employee experience.

  • Partner directly with founders and leadership to shape organizational structure, workforce planning, hiring strategy, and long-term talent initiatives.

  • Design and implement scalable global HR systems, workflows, and operational processes to support rapid international growth.

  • Drive organizational effectiveness initiatives, including team structure, leveling frameworks, performance management, and leadership support.

  • Build scalable onboarding, employee development, and retention programs designed for a high-performance environment.

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership and employees on organizational effectiveness, employee relations, and scaling challenges.

Recruiting & Talent Strategy
  • Own and evolve the company’s recruiting function, ensuring Higgsfield continues to attract and close exceptional talent across engineering, AI research, product, growth, content operations, G&A, and other critical business functions.

  • Develop recruiting infrastructure, hiring processes, and employer branding initiatives that support hiring across highly competitive global talent markets.

  • Partner closely with leadership to identify hiring priorities, improve recruiting efficiency, and maintain a high talent bar across all functions.

  • Build scalable talent acquisition strategies across multiple geographies and organizational functions.

Compensation, Compliance & International Operations
  • Drive compensation, leveling, equity, and performance review processes aligned with company goals and market competitiveness.

  • Establish and maintain compliant employment frameworks across the US and international entities, partnering closely with Legal, Finance, and external advisors.

  • Oversee global HR operations including employment practices, workforce documentation, policies, reporting, and compliance processes.

  • Support relocation, immigration, and international workforce operations where applicable.

  • Drive operational excellence across HR systems, reporting, documentation, and workforce planning, with a strong emphasis on automation and scalability.

Qualifications, Skills and KnowledgeMust-Haves
  • Proven experience leading and scaling People Operations and Recruiting functions at high-growth technology companies.

  • Experience building HR infrastructure and operational processes from early-stage through scale.

  • Strong knowledge of US employment practices, compensation structures, compliance, and HR operations.

  • Experience scaling international teams across multiple countries and functions.

  • Track record of recruiting and retaining top-tier talent in highly competitive markets.

  • Strong organizational design, workforce planning, and performance management experience.

  • Exceptional communication, judgment, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to operate directly with founders and executive leadership.

  • Highly operational mindset with the ability to work at both strategic and execution-focused levels.

  • Strong business judgment and comfort operating in fast-changing, ambiguous startup environments.

  • Experience managing international teams and cross-functional stakeholders.

Nice to Have
  • Experience with broader business operations or operational scaling initiatives.

  • Experience supporting relocation, visa, and international mobility processes.

  • Experience implementing HR automation, systems integrations, and scalable reporting infrastructure.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive and thoughtfully structured compensation package designed to align with impact and growth.

Base Salary: The anticipated salary range for this role is $235,000 - $265,000 , depending on experience, skills, and location.

In addition to cash compensation, we offer equity and a benefits package to support you both professionally and personally.

Higgsfield AI is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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