VP, People

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Create systems focused on engagement, culture, communication, retention, succession, and manager development in a remote-first environment.

• Lead a small HR Operations team alongside strategic HR Business Partners.

• Develop connection, belonging, teamwork, and engagement systems tailored for a distributed workforce.

• Construct strategic communications for employees and leaders that cater to all geographies and time zones.

• Design onboarding processes, team rituals, recognition initiatives, belonging programs, and in-person events.

• Set up remote-working practices that ensure consistent expectations and development across various locations.

• Analyze retention risks and create succession plans for critical roles.

• Enhance manager capabilities, internal mobility, cross-functional development, and learning initiatives.

• Collaborate with the AI Transformation Leader on work design, job architecture, and team structures.

• Develop the engagement program, remote-work model, communication strategy, retention framework, succession plans, manager development strategy, and in-person events during the first year.

• Take ownership of, maintain, and evolve the current HR operational framework as the company expands internationally.

• Engage in interviews by showcasing past work, discussing challenges and AI applications, and interacting with HRBPs and HR Operations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Experience managing teams outside the United States, including familiarity with EOR or owned entities.

• Successfully scaled a company in the range of 500-1000 employees, with international expansion.

• Developed frameworks, sessions, and programs hands-on while mentoring the team.

• Utilizes AI agents as part of daily operations.

• Proven experience in leading a team while remaining closely involved in the work.

• Demonstrated ability to create a positive work environment in a distributed company across various geographies, time zones, and cultures.

• Comfortable navigating a public company setting, including compensation committee timing, disclosure periods, and audit cycles.

• Preferred background in mid-sized technology companies, serving as a guideline rather than a strict requirement.

• Ready to transition to a first-time VP role or a second-time VP eager to build rather than merely manage.

• Excellent communication skills with a tendency to over-communicate.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity package.

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) with matching contributions.

• RSU grants available for full-time staff.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) program.

• Flexible vacation policy.

• Maternity and paternity leave.

• MacBook for work, along with a generous stipend to customize your workstation.

• Childcare bonus (for human children only).

• Fertility treatment assistance and support.

• Learning and development initiatives.

• Commuter benefits.

• A collaborative and transparent culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.