Vice President, People

What You'll Do:

• Build and provide guidance to the People function by overseeing talent acquisition, career development, succession planning, retention, training, leadership development, compensation and benefits globally 
• Function as a strategic business advisor to executive and senior management regarding key organizational and management issues
• Develop and implement comprehensive People strategy that effectively communicates and supports the company’s mission and strategic vision that is scalable domestically and globally
• Lead performance management from strategy through execution
• Develop career frameworks, leveling guides, and manager enablement programs aligned with company goals
• Partner with leadership on compensation philosophy, equity strategy, and benchmarking tools
• Fosters a high-performance, inclusive company culture that is grounded in accountability, transparency and operational excellence
• Own employee relations, partnering closely with managers on coaching, development, and conflict resolution
• Develop and implement comprehensive compensation and benefit plans that are competitive which attract and retain top talent
• Manage the development and implementation of policies, procedures and programs to support people operations that maximize efficiency and effectiveness 
• Ensure all People functions are compliant with relevant laws, regulations and best practices in partnership with legal
• Ensure People function is scalable, data-driven, and highly effective

What We're Looking For:

• 15+ years of HR experience, with at least five years of leadership experience and people management
• A strategic leader who has created or significantly scaled People functions at fast-growth startups
• A thoughtful operator who balances empathy with strong business judgment and handles sensitive matters with discretion
• An influential communicator who builds credibility and trust across all levels of the organization
• A systems thinker passionate about delivering exceptional employee experiences backed by operational rigor
• Experienced with modern People tools such as Pave, TriNet, or related platforms
• Hands-on, resourceful, and eager to roll up your sleeves and build from zero to one

Preferred Qualifications:

• Have successfully led complex HR initiatives independently and thrive in ambiguous, fast-changing environments
• Bring clarity, steadiness, and thoughtful planning to periods of rapid growth
• Are energized by designing scalable systems and processes in high-velocity settings
• See yourself as a strategic business partner, not just a functional People leader
• Want to leave a lasting impact on company culture and the foundational People infrastructure during a highly formative stage