Vice President – Head of Human Capital | Private Equity | NYC

I’m currently partnering with a high-performing private equity fund in New York to appoint a Vice President – Head of Human Capital, reporting directly to the Managing Partner.

This is a high-impact, strategic role with visibility across both the fund and its operating companies (~50 employees total).

This is the first HR hire within the firm — a unique opportunity to build the entire function from the ground up, combining strategy and hands-on execution.

About the Role

You will lead and shape the full human capital agenda, including:

Building and structuring talent acquisition & workforce planning
Designing and implementing performance management frameworks
Creating compensation & benefits strategies
Driving culture, engagement & internal communications
Establishing scalable HR processes, tools, and infrastructure

You will act as a true business partner to the leadership team and deal professionals, playing a key role in supporting the firm’s growth and value creation.

What We’re Looking For

10–15+ years of experience in Human Capital / HR leadership
Strong exposure to private equity, investment firms, or high-performance environments
Proven track record of building or transforming HR functions
Ability to operate at both strategic and executional levels
Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior stakeholders

Why This Role

First HR hire — full ownership and autonomy
Opportunity to build, structure, and scale everything from scratch
Direct exposure to Managing Partner & investment team
Broad scope across both the fund and portfolio ecosystem
High-impact role in a lean, entrepreneurial environment

This position is based in Manhattan, 4 days a week at the office.

Hoxton Circle

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