Job Description Vice President, Human Resources

Reporting to: Founder / CEO / COO

Experience: 10-15 years

Stage: Series B funded startup

About the Role

We are looking for a dynamic and strategic HR leader to join our leadership team as Vice President Human Resources. This role will be instrumental in building a strong people function, driving culture, and enabling scale as we grow rapidly post-Series B. The VP HR will partner closely with the founders and leadership team to design and execute people strategies that attract, develop, and retain top talent, while fostering a high-performance culture aligned with our values.

Key Responsibilities

People Strategy & Leadership

- Build and own the long-term HR strategy in alignment with the companys growth plans.

- Serve as a trusted advisor to the leadership team on organization design, culture, and talent strategy.

- Scale HR processes and systems to support 3001000+ employee growth.

Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding

- Oversee recruitment strategy to attract top talent across functions.

- Partner with business leaders to forecast talent needs and build a strong hiring pipeline.

- Strengthen employer brand positioning in the startup ecosystem.

Culture & Engagement

- Champion a strong, inclusive, and performance-driven culture.

- Design and implement employee engagement, recognition, and retention initiatives.

- Build mechanisms to strengthen communication, collaboration, and belonging.

Performance & Development

- Drive performance management frameworks aligned with business goals.

- Design and implement leadership development, succession planning, and career pathways.

- Build a strong L&D framework for both leadership and frontline teams.

Compensation, Benefits & Compliance

- Oversee compensation philosophy, benchmarking, and equity programs.

- Ensure HR policies, compliance, and practices are robust and scalable.

- Drive people analytics and HR tech adoption for data-backed decision-making.

Organization Design & Change Management

- Partner with founders on organization structure for scale and efficiency.

- Lead change management initiatives as the company expands into new markets and categories.

Ideal Candidate Profile

- 10-15 years of HR experience, with at least 3-5 years in a senior leadership role.

- Proven track record in scaling HR functions in fast-growth startups or dynamic organizations.

- Strong expertise in talent acquisition, culture building, org design, and leadership development.

- Experience working with founders and leadership teams to align HR strategy with business goals.

- Deep understanding of compensation, ESOPs, HR tech, and compliance.

- Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and inspire at all levels.

- Entrepreneurial mindset with agility to thrive in ambiguity and a high-growth environment.

What We Offer

- Opportunity to build and lead the people function in a high-growth Series B startup.

- Work closely with founders and leadership in shaping the companys culture and future.

- Competitive compensation with performance-linked incentives and ESOPs.

- A fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with room to innovate and create impact.