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Vice President, People

United StatesPeople OpsRemote15+ YOE
Summary

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 role

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 companyโ€™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

  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Competitive Salary & Equity
  • ๐Ÿ’น 401(k) Program with Employer Matching
  • โš•๏ธ Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
  • ๐Ÿฉผ Short Term and Long Term Disability
  • ๐Ÿš— Commuter Benefits*
  • ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿ’ป Autonomous Work Environment
  • ๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ Workplace Setup Reimbursement
  • ๐Ÿ  Telecomm Stipend
  • ๐Ÿ Flexible Time Off (FTO) + Holidays
  • ๐Ÿš€ Quarterly Team Gatherings
  • ๐Ÿฅช In office Perks*

*In office employees only

Skills
PaveTriNetTalent AcquisitionPerformance ManagementCompensation PlanningSuccession PlanningLeadership DevelopmentEquity StrategyEmployee RelationsHR Compliance