# Head of People

**Company:** [Vapi](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/vapi)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA
**Role:** People Ops
**Salary:** $220k – $260k/yr
**Experience:** 8+ years
**Skills:** human resources, Performance Management, compensation, culture programs, learning and development, hr operations, Employee Relations, people analytics, manager development, Compliance
**Posted:** 2026-08-03

> 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.

## Job Description

## 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.

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