Our client is a young, high-growth cryptocurrency investment firm operating in DeFi, XRP and XLT quant trading, already generating $100B annualized AUM and expanding rapidly across the USA and globally. They’re now hiring a hands-on HR leader to build the people infrastructure as the team scales from 12 to 40+ employees.
You’ll oversee the entire HR value chain — from talent acquisition, onboarding, performance, engagement, compensation, and compliance, to culture and leadership development. You’ll partner with executives and department heads to ensure every new hire and process aligns with a high-performance, innovation-driven culture.
You’ll Bring:
- 7-15+ years’ experience across the full HR generalist spectrum (USA employment law, payroll, benefits, compliance, performance, learning & development)
- Proven success hiring and retaining top talent in high-growth tech, fintech, or crypto environments
- Strong network and relationships with specialist talent in quantitative trading, technology, data science, and digital finance
- Confident, proactive communicator able to influence at all levels
- Comfortable working in a dynamic, distributed (remote + hybrid) team environment
What’s on Offer:
- Competitive base salary $80,000–$120,000 depending on experience
- Performance bonus 20–40%, plus potential token / equity participation
- Health, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with employer match
- Remote work flexibility + travel budget for team events
- Professional development and conference support
- Opportunity to help shape the company’s culture and people strategy from the ground up
Confidential search managed by BluZinc. If you’re a people-first HR professional who wants to help scale one of the most exciting crypto + DeFi firms in the USA, apply or share with your network! Our CEO, Jonathan Pearson, will invite you to first stage interviews to discuss our needs aspirations and you on this client, this client company, their, culture, and career prospects.
Skills Required
- 7-15+ years of experience across the full HR generalist spectrum
- Experience with U.S. employment law, payroll, benefits, compliance, performance management, and learning and development
- Proven success hiring and retaining talent in high-growth technology, fintech, or cryptocurrency environments
- Strong network of specialist talent in quantitative trading, technology, data science, and digital finance
- Confident, proactive communication and ability to influence at all levels
- Ability to work in dynamic, distributed remote and hybrid teams
What We Do
BluZinc is a transformational growth consultancy powered by expert people. Founded in 2015, it supports organizations through people strategy, executive recruitment, senior appointments, interim management, and advisory consulting. The firm serves clients across wellness, fitness, fashion, food and beverage, health, supplements, fintech, training, coaching, eLearning, SaaS, and BPO customer services, helping them scale their organizations and leadership capabilities for sustainable growth.
