Vice President, People
Lead the People function at a fast-growing AI legal tech startup, overseeing talent acquisition, performance management, compensation, and culture. Requires 15+ years HR experience with 5+ in leadership, scaling People ops in high-growth environments.
About the job
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
Benefits
- 💰 Competitive Salary & Equity
- 💹 401(k) Program with Employer Matching
- ⚕️ Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- 🩼 Short Term and Long Term Disability
- 🚗 Commuter Benefits*
- 🧑💻 Autonomous Work Environment
- 🖥️ Workplace Setup Reimbursement
- 🏠 Telecomm Stipend
- 🏝 Flexible Time Off (FTO) + Holidays
- 🚀 Quarterly Team Gatherings
- 🥪 In office Perks*
*In office employees only
Skills
Pave, Trinet, Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, Compensation Planning, Succession Planning, Leadership Development, Equity Strategy, Employee Relations, Hr Compliance
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