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VapiVapiSan Francisco, CA

Head of People

Leads and builds the post-hire People function for a rapidly scaling technology company, owning performance, compensation, culture, development, employee relations, and HR operations. The role requires 8+ years in People or HR and experience building programs from scratch.

220k – 260k/yr
Hybrid8+ YOEPeople Ops

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Own the post-hire People function, including performance, compensation, culture, learning and development, and HR operations.
  • Partner with the CEO and Head of Talent while Talent Acquisition remains a separate function.
  • Build the People function from scratch at a high-growth technology company.
  • Meet with leadership, managers, and employees; audit existing programs, systems, and compliance.
  • Establish an operating rhythm with the CEO and Head of Talent.
  • Deliver a diagnosis of the People function and a prioritized 12-month roadmap.
  • Launch quick wins and establish baseline people metrics for the executive team.
  • Launch a major program such as a performance cycle or compensation bands.
  • Develop managers and serve as a trusted thought partner to leadership.
  • Handle employee relations, performance management, managing out, and restructures.
  • Build and defend people metrics with the executive team.
  • Remain hands-on while building the team.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in People or HR.
  • Experience leading the People function at a high-growth technology company.
  • Demonstrated ability to create performance, compensation, and culture programs from scratch.
  • Strong judgment and a direct, kind, and decisive approach to difficult employee matters.
  • Data-driven approach to people metrics.
  • Low ego and high ownership.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Competitive salary and equity ownership.
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Quarterly team off-sites.
  • Flexible time off.
  • Catered meals, transportation, and gym benefits.
  • $10,000 annual learning and development budget.

Skills

human resourcesPerformance Managementcompensationculture programslearning and developmenthr operationsEmployee Relationspeople analyticsmanager developmentCompliance

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