Head of People, Vision & Traction

Head of People, Vision & Traction

Company Overview:

At Akina Pharmacy, the shared purpose that drives us is to enrich the lives of the people in our care through compounded medications. As a rapidly growing people-first organization, we embrace the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) to ensure our success by prioritizing the recruitment and development of exceptional talent.

Joining Akina means stepping into an environment where clear communication, pragmatic decision-making, and accountability are at the forefront. We are committed to empowering our team members and fostering a culture of growth and support. As we expand, we seek a strategic and hands-on Head of People, Vision & Traction to establish and lead our People department, driving initiatives that align with our company’s growth and values. 

Position Summary:

The Head of People, Vision & Traction (PVT) owns Akina’s entire people system and ensures our organization runs purely on EOS at every level. This role leads the five core functions of PVT—HR Operations, Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement & Development, Culture Stewardship, and Leadership & Management Coaching. As Akina scales, this leader builds the systems, disciplines, and rhythms that keep our people aligned with our vision, connected to our culture, and performing at their highest level.

This position ensures we hire and develop the Right People in the Right Seats, strengthens our leadership team through EOS-based coaching, and protects the culture that makes Akina a people-first organization. The Head of PVT creates clarity, structure, and accountability across the entire employee lifecycle, allowing the company to grow without losing focus, alignment, or traction.

You will love it here if you are motivated by Akina’s Core Identity Values:

• Excellence Always
• Extreme Ownership
• Compassion For All
• Called To Serve

You’ll have success here if you are excited about the following key responsibilities:

1. Leadership & Management Coaching (Internal EOS Coach)

Trains and coaches all leaders and managers in the EOS tools and disciplines. Develops leaders who master Leadership + Management = Accountability (LMA), the 5 Leadership Practices, the 5 Management Practices, and the foundational EOS tools (V/TO, Accountability Chart, Rocks, Meeting Pulse/L10s, Scorecard). Coaches leaders on hiring, firing, recognizing, and rewarding based on Akina’s core values.

2. Culture Stewardship & Alignment

Owns the intentional reinforcement of Akina’s culture. Ensures all employees understand and stay connected to our V/TO, purpose, niche, core values, 10-year target, marketing strategy, and 3-year picture. Protects and strengthens Akina’s people-first culture as the organization scales.

3. Employee Engagement & Development

Builds and maintains Akina’s employee engagement system, creating the foundation for strong performance through consistent Quarterly Conversations, weekly 1:1s, and clear development pathways.

Ensures every employee receives consistent coaching, clarity, and accountability through the effective use of EOS tools.

Leads a structured 90-day onboarding experience for new leaders, ensuring they quickly understand our culture, core values, leadership expectations, and how we operate using EOS.

4. Talent Acquisition

Leads a disciplined, end-to-end hiring system that consistently brings the Right People into the Right Seats at Akina.

This includes designing and running a predictable, values-based recruiting process where candidates are evaluated first for alignment with Akina’s core values and then for their ability to “Get it, Want it, and have the Capacity” to perform the core functions of the role. Ensures all hiring managers use the same standards, tools, and interview rhythms so Akina hires people who can excel within our EOS structure.

5. HR Operations (The HR Engine)

Owns all HR systems, processes, and compliance so the company runs smoothly and stays aligned with EOS. This includes recruiting administration, onboarding/offboarding, payroll & benefits, HRIS, compensation structure maintenance, legal compliance, and day-to-day employee support.

We train our team to help them succeed, and everyone on our team helps with our success. In this role, you’ll be accountable for hitting the following numbers:

• Time to Fill / Time to Seat
  Measures how quickly the company hires the Right People into the Right Seats.
• Core Values Alignment Score (90-Day Confirmation)
  The quarterly percentage of new hires who pass their 90-day core values check.
• Quarterly Conversation Completion Rate
  The percentage of Quarterly Conversations completed on time across the company.
• Retention of Core Values–Aligned Employees
  The percentage of core-value-aligned employees retained over a defined period.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Leadership, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• 7+ years of progressive HR or People Operations experience, including at least 3 years leading an HR function or people team.
• Demonstrated experience implementing structured systems, leadership rhythms, or operating systems; EOS experience strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to build or scale HR functions in a growth-oriented organization.
• Skilled coach with the ability to develop leaders, strengthen accountability, and reinforce culture.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves approach, comfortable owning both strategic and administrative responsibilities.

Our company runs on EOS purely. That means as a member of this team, you will have a leader who:

• Gives clear direction
• Make sure you have the necessary tools
• Delegates appropriately
• Meets one-on-one with you quarterly or more, if needed
• Rewards and recognizes your performance

Benefits & Perks:

• Competitive salary in the range of $120,000 - $150,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Options: Choose from three medical plans tailored to your needs, plus options for dental and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Paid time off (vacation and sick time): Take advantage of generous paid time off to recharge, focus on personal priorities, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• 401K Dollar-for-Dollar Up to 4%:  Invest in your future with our 401K plan, featuring a dollar-for-dollar match up to 4%.
• Rewards & Recognition Program: Be celebrated for your hard work and achievements through our dedicated rewards and recognition program.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their qualifications and vision for building Akina Pharmacy’s HR department to [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.