Director, HR (GTM + G&A)

Back to jobs Director, HR (GTM + G&A) San Francisco, CA Apply The Company You’ll Join Carta connects founders, investors, and limited partners through world-class software, purpose-built for everyone in venture capital, private equity and private credit. Trusted by 65,000+ companies in 160+ countries, Carta’s platform of software and services lays the groundwork so you can build, invest, and scale with confidence. Carta’s Fund Administration platform supports 9,000+ funds and SPVs, representing nearly $185B in assets under management, with tools designed to enhance the strategic impact of fund CFOs. Recognized by Fortune, Forbes, Fast Company, Inc. and Great Places to Work, Carta is shaping the future of private market infrastructure. Together, Carta is creating the end-to-end ERP platform for private markets. Traditional ERP solutions don’t work for Private Funds. Private capital markets need a comprehensive software solution to replace outdated spreadsheets and fragmented service providers. Carta’s software for the Office of the Fund CFO does just that - it’s a new category of software to make private markets look more like public markets - a connected ERP for private capital.  For more information about our offices and culture, check out our Carta careers page . The Team You'll Work With  We are seeking a dynamic HR Leader to join our People team and make a high impact in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This leader will partner with business executives, People Team leaders, and lead a small team of HRBPs to drive people strategies, support organizational growth, and help shape Carta’s culture. You will serve as the primary HR partner to executive and senior leaders in our G&A (People, Legal, Finance) and GTM (Sales & Marketing) organizations. At Carta, we prioritize designing programs and experiences that fit our unique challenges over defaulting to conventional practices. As a key HRBP leader on the team, you’ll help develop and execute People strategies that drive organizational effectiveness and foster transparency and high performance. This role requires a leader who thrives in ambiguity, balancing strategic initiatives with hands-on operational support, and consistently problem-solving for executives across the organization. Your ability to adapt, mentor, coach, and influence will make you a pivotal part of Carta’s mission. The Problems You'll Solve As a Director, HRBP, you will be the primary HR partner for the G&A and GTM Executive and Leadership Teams. You will focus on balancing immediate operational needs with strategic, scalable program execution. Specifically, you will: Lead and Develop HRBPs – Lead and develop a small team of HRBPs, ensuring their growth, engagement, and success as strategic partners to the business Be a Strategic Business Partner – Consult with and advise executive and senior leaders within G&A and GTM to develop and implement effective people strategies that align with business goals and drive organizational performance Design & Execute People Strategies – Design and implement creative people strategies and solutions that align with business goals and address complex organizational challenges specific to G&A and GTM Drive Functional Performance – Partner with business leaders to roll out critical People initiatives, including performance management, compensation strategies, benefits, and employee development programs for your client groups. Enable Organizational Effectiveness – Provide strategic guidance on workforce planning, succession planning, organizational design, and employee movements such as promotions, lateral transfers, and benchmarking Leverage Data – Utilize data and insights to guide decisions, uncover trends, and improve organizational health within the G&A and GTM functions Manage Employee Relations & Compliance – Resolve complex employee relations issues while balancing immediate operational needs with long-term growth strategies. Act as a trusted advisor to leadership, maintaining compliance and mitigating legal risks Coach & Mentor – Coach and mentor managers and executives across all levels to enhance leadership capabilities and influence outcomes that align with organizational success Champion Culture & Change – Build strong relationships with employees and leaders to champion culture, drive change, and foster a high-performing organization The Impact You'll Have  You’ll be a trusted advisor and confidante to business leaders and employees across the G&A and GTM organizations, navigating challenges and driving impactful solutions. By deeply understanding the business, you will tackle problems that affect current employees, future hires, and the leaders who support them. This role is a key partnership position, working closely with senior leadership team members to align People strategies with business objectives. About You  You are an experienced, empathetic, and results-oriented HR leader with a track record of driving impactful People strategies. You excel in ambiguous, high-growth environments where strategies evolve, and operationally minded. Qualifications: 12+ years of HRBP or equivalent experience, with 5+ years in a leadership role Experience in a fast-paced established technology company and startup environment Demonstrated success partnering with executives and influencing across all levels of an organization Experience partnering with centers of excellence for larger company wide initiatives Exceptional coaching skills with the ability to empower and develop individual contributors and executives Strong organizational skills and the ability to juggle competing priorities effectively Excellent communication skills—written, verbal, and interpersonal—with a high degree of empathy Hands-on experience with workforce planning, succession planning, compensation, and employee relations Familiarity with hybrid and international work environments, and an appreciation for cultural nuances in a global workforce A demonstrated ability to adapt to shifting strategies and priorities in rapidly growing or evolving organizations Salary Carta’s compensation package includes a market competitive salary, equity for all full time roles, exceptional benefits, and, for applicable roles, commissions plans. Our minimum cash compensation (salary + commission if applicable) range for this role is:   $225,000 - $300,000  in San Francisco   Final offers may vary from the amount listed based on geography, candidate experience and expertise, and other factors.   Disclosures: We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing a positive interview experience for every candidate. If accommodations due to a disability or medical condition are needed, please connect with the talent partner via email.  Carta uses E-Verify in the United States for employment authorization. See the E-Verify and Department of Justice websites for more details. For information on our data privacy policies, see  Privacy ,  CA Candidate Privacy , and Brazil Transparency Report . Please note that all official communications from us will come from an @carta.com or @carta-external.com domain. Report any contact from unapproved domains to security@carta.com. 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