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Respiris helps HR leaders reduce layoff risk, protect their brand, and support employees with AI-powered coaching and job search tools - creating a triple win for companies, impacted employees, and the communities they live in.

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Respiris, led by visionary founder Angel Cruzado, is dedicated to redefining outplacement assistance and career transition services. The company's values are grounded in empathy, integrity, purpose-driven guidance, and cutting-edge technology. With a deep understanding of the Empowerly College Counselor Marketplace, Respiris offers impactful HR advisory roles and has made significant contributions to industry heavyweights such as Microsoft, Medtronic, and T-Mobile. Angel's commitment to academic equity and opportunity has been instrumental in developing the college counselor marketplace people strategy, and his dedication to fair procedural due process in parenting plans reflects his commitment to maintaining balanced family dynamics. As a trusted advisor, Angel is focused on understanding individual stories and guiding people to find their purpose in their careers. Join Angel Cruzado and Respiris on a transformative journey to redefine outplacement assistance and navigate career transitions with confidence and success. For those seeking compassionate outplacement services, contact Angel at Angel@Respiris.com or schedule a meeting through Calendly.

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Respiris is built to ensure that no one faces career transitions alone. We are creating a modern alternative to traditional outplacement by combining human connection, structured coaching, community, and AI-enabled tools to support individuals during some of the most important and vulnerable moments of their professional lives.

We partner with companies to support employees with greater care, consistency, and credibility during workforce change. Respiris sits at the intersection of service, community, and technology, creating a model that is both deeply human and built to scale.

Founded in 2024, Respiris has quickly gained traction by building an MVP and establishing key partnerships with diverse organizations across multiple industries. We operate through a managed marketplace that leverages the power of AI-driven insights and community support to offer tailored solutions to our clients.

At Respiris, we take pride in our people-first approach. We understand that transitions can be challenging, and we focus on delivering empathy-driven, tech-enabled solutions that address the needs of individuals, companies, and job search coaches alike. As a team, we are deeply committed to fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and growth-oriented culture. We believe in creating opportunities for personal and professional development, encouraging our team members to take initiative, innovate, and contribute to the company's success in meaningful ways.

## Founding Partner (Fractional Head of People)

**Location:** Remote, Madison, Wisconsin, United States  
**Type:** Contract  
**Work Arrangement:** Marketplace Operations

### What You'll Do

- Build and activate a local market within your existing network
- Develop relationships with CHROs, Heads of People, CFOs, Legal leaders, Founders, and executives
- Position Respiris as a trusted partner for outplacement and transition support
- Generate introductions, referrals, and partner company relationships that convert into revenue
- Deliver structured coaching to individuals navigating career transitions
- Facilitate engagements across a three-month lifecycle (10 sessions per engagement)
- Host or support curated events (e.g., Stranger to Friends) to build trust and visibility
- Collaborate directly with the Founder on market activation and growth
- Use AI-enabled tools to improve execution, organization, and coaching quality
- Build a repeatable revenue stream layered into your existing work

### What Makes a Great Founding Partner

- You have experience as a Head of HR, HRBP, recruiter, advisor, or operator
- You have generated at least $50,000 in revenue under your own EIN (required)
- You understand how to build and manage client relationships
- You are trusted by senior decision-makers
- You are comfortable navigating sensitive employee transition moments
- You can turn relationships into revenue opportunities
- You are highly relational and commercially minded
- You are comfortable using modern tools and AI platforms
- You are willing to invest time, effort, and capital into building a market

### Non-Negotiable Requirement

All candidates must have generated a minimum of $50,000 in independent revenue under their own EIN, regardless of current employment status (W-2, founder, advisor, or otherwise).

### Compensation

**Founding Partner:**
- $10,000 commitment ($5,000 upfront, $5,000 earned through generated revenue)
- 60% revenue share
- ~$900 per candidate engagement

**Path to Partner:**
- After generating revenue across 10 client logos, promotion to Partner
- 70% revenue share
- ~$1,050 per candidate engagement

### Performance Expectations

Within 9 months after completing the Academy Tracks, Founding Partners are expected to:
- Activate their market
- Acquire new logos / business
- Build company relationships with HR, Operations, Finance
- Support candidates
- Generate revenue

If these are not demonstrated, the partnership will not continue.

Founding Partner (Fractional Head of People) | Respiris | Jobs By Workable

Director of People Operations

The role involves building and activating a local market, developing relationships with executives, and delivering structured coaching for career transitions. It requires generating revenue through existing and new client relationships, with a focus on outplacement and transition support.

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