Head of People

About Cleerly

We’re Cleerly – a healthcare company that’s revolutionizing how heart disease is diagnosed, treated, and tracked. We were founded in 2017 by one of the world’s leading cardiologists and are a growing team of world-class engineering, operations, medical affairs, marketing, and sales leaders. We raised $223M in Series C funding in 2022 which has enabled rapid growth and continued support of our mission. In December 2024 we received an additional $106M in a Series C extension funding. Most of our teams work remotely and have access to our offices in Denver, Colorado, New, York, New York, Dallas, Texas, and Lisbon, Portugal with some roles requiring you to be on-site in a location. 

Cleerly has created a new standard of care for heart disease through value-based, AI-driven precision diagnostic solutions with the goal of helping prevent heart attacks. Our technology goes beyond traditional measures of heart disease by enabling comprehensive quantification and characterization of atherosclerosis, or plaque buildup, in each of the heart arteries. Cleerly’s solutions are supported by more than a decade of performing some of the world’s largest clinical trials to identify important findings beyond symptoms that increase a person’s risk of heart attacks. 

At Cleerly, we collaborate digitally and use a wide variety of systems. Our people use Google Workspace (GMail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides), Slack, Confluence/Jira, and Zoom Video, prior experience in these areas is a plus. Role or department specific technology needs may vary and will be listed as requirements in the job description. 

About the Opportunity

The Head of People is a strategic and dynamic leader responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Human Resources (HR) function, ensuring alignment with the company’s mission, vision, and strategic objectives. This role involves driving the development and implementation of innovative People strategies and programs that enhance employee engagement, development, and retention. As a key member of the leadership team, the Head of People will partner closely with the CEO and other senior leaders to foster a high-performing, inclusive, and mission-driven culture.

About the Team

You will be a key member of the leadership team, reporting directly to the CEO. You will have the opportunity to expand the team supporting the HR function as Cleerly scales, and will work with all departments to ensure a positive and productive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead our People strategies to ensure scalability, efficiency, and a supportive, engaging employee experience.
• Ensure strategies are aligned with overall business goals, serving as a key advisor to the CEO and executive team.
• Lead organizational change initiatives and drive continuous improvement in HR practices.
• Lead internal company communications to ensure clear, consistent, and effective messaging across the organization.
• Oversee full-cycle talent acquisition, onboarding, and talent management programs to attract, develop, and retain top talent in the US and Portugal.
• Design and implement employee engagement, recognition, and retention programs.
• Maintain and improve a feedback-driven performance management process that supports employee development.
• Oversee leadership development and provide coaching/mentoring to managers and employees.
• Champion DEI initiatives and foster an inclusive and equitable work environment.
• Oversee HR operations, including payroll, benefits administration, and HRIS management, ensuring compliance with all relevant employment laws.
• Manage competitive compensation and benefits programs, ensuring compliance with US and Portuguese regulations.
• Develop and enforce HR policies and procedures, promoting a positive company culture.
• Address employee relations issues and serve as a trusted advisor in conflict resolution.
• Develop and implement strategies to seamlessly coordinate HR practices across the US and Europe, addressing country-specific requirements.

Requirements 

• Business-minded leader fostering strong cross-functional partnerships to drive organizational success through a collaborative approach.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive People experience, with at least 8 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful People strategies.
• Strong understanding of People best practices and employment laws in both the US and ideally, Portugal (or a willingness to learn quickly).
• Experience managing HR functions in multiple countries is hi