As VP People, you will build and optimize critical people operations systems, ensuring seamless employee lifecycle management from recruiting to performance and compensation. Reporting to a Partner, you'll drive clarity, consistency, and impact in a fast-paced, high-talent environment, enabling the firm to hire and retain A* talent and execute at its best.
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VP People at VC-backed investment firm
Are you a seasoned People Operations leader ready to build and scale critical systems within a high-performance environment? This VP People role offers the unique opportunity to report directly to a Partner, shaping the entire employee lifecycle from recruiting to compensation. Drive operational excellence and cultural impact at a well-funded firm, ensuring every process is seamless and data-driven.
Overview
Role overview
Company
About the company
VC-backed investment firm
Responsibilities
What you will do
- Run a best-in-class recruiting operations engine, owning ATS hygiene and KPI tracking.
- Optimize and fully activate the HRIS to become the single source of truth for people data.
- Implement and oversee a scalable onboarding program, ensuring new joiners are productive from week one.
Candidate profile
Who this is a fit for
- 5-7 years' experience in People Operations within a structured, high-performance environment.
- Proven recruiting operations experience, including ATS management and candidate communication.
- Hands-on systems experience implementing or optimizing HRIS, ATS, or workflow tools.
What makes it remarkable
Why this role is remarkable
- Directly report to a Partner leading both investment and people functions, offering significant influence.
- Join a well-funded firm backed by top-tier VCs, operating in a high-performance environment.
- Opportunity to build and scale foundational people systems, shaping the culture and operational excellence from the ground up.
Meet Jack
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