VP, People Operations

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a VP, People Operations based remotely in the United States. The VP, People Operations will play a pivotal role in shaping and scaling a high-performing People organization within a dynamic technology environment. Reporting directly to the Chief People Officer, this executive will translate business priorities into impactful people strategies, strengthen organizational effectiveness, and drive operational excellence. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution, overseeing HR operations, business partnering, talent programs, workforce analytics, and employee experience initiatives. A key priority will be modernizing People processes through AI, automation, and data-driven decision-making. The successful candidate will build strong executive partnerships, develop future leaders, and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. This opportunity offers significant influence over enterprise-wide decisions and the potential to grow toward broader executive leadership responsibilities Accountabilities: The VP, People Operations will partner with senior leadership to build a scalable, business-aligned People function that supports organizational growth, strengthens talent capabilities, and delivers measurable results. Key responsibilities include: - People Strategy and Executive Partnership: Collaborate with the Chief People Officer and executive leaders to translate business objectives into actionable People strategies, providing data-driven recommendations on workforce planning, talent, organizational effectiveness, and employee-related challenges. - Talent and Organizational Reviews: Lead quarterly executive talent and organizational business reviews, partnering with Talent Acquisition and HR Business Partner leadership to identify workforce trends, assess organizational risks, and recommend strategic actions.

- Strategic Execution and Operational Excellence: Own the People Operations strategy and operating model, establishing scalable processes, governance frameworks, operating rhythms, and performance measures that improve efficiency and accountability. - AI Transformation and Innovation: Champion the adoption of AI, automation, and technology across the organization. Lead AI education, training, and upskilling initiatives while identifying opportunities to streamline workflows, modernize People processes, and improve business outcomes. - Cross-Functional Initiative Leadership: Drive complex initiatives from business case development and strategic planning through stakeholder alignment, implementation, change management, adoption, and measurement of results. - HR Operations and Organizational Effectiveness: Provide strategic oversight of HR operations, HR Business Partners, employee lifecycle programs, People systems, data governance, and operational compliance, empowering teams to manage day-to-day execution. - Talent Management and Workforce Planning: Lead through the team to strengthen performance management, talent calibration, succession planning, leadership development, and employee experience programs. Partner with Finance and the Chief People Officer on compensation strategy, workforce planning, and organizational design. - People Analytics and Employee Relations: Ensure workforce data and analytics provide actionable insights to support business decisions. Advise leaders on complex employee relations matters and organizational changes, balancing sound judgment, legal considerations, consistency, and company values. - Team Leadership and Development: Build and develop a high-performing People team through coaching, delegation, meaningful feedback, career development, and clear accountability.