Head of Human Resources

Job Title:
VP of People / VP of People & Culture / Head of Human Resources

Location:
Washington, D.C. or Austin, TX

Work Model:
Hybrid (WFH days and office-based)

Employment Type:
Permanent

Salary:
$275,000 per annum

Reporting To:
President

Anticipated Team Size (2025):
2–4

About the Role:
A high-growth, mission-driven AI technology company is seeking an experienced and strategic human resources executive to lead its people and culture function. The successful candidate will be responsible for building and executing a modern HR strategy aligned with the company’s scaling objectives, innovation goals, and values-led culture.

This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the talent agenda for a company operating at the forefront of emerging technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Talent Strategy & Hiring: Lead all aspects of the talent lifecycle, including workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, and retention.

• Culture & Engagement: Foster a collaborative, high-performing environment through tailored engagement and internal communications strategies.

• Leadership Development: Identify high-potential talent and establish training and development initiatives to support long-term growth.

• Performance & Development: Implement performance management systems that support continuous feedback and goal alignment.

• Total Rewards: Design and manage compensation, incentive, and benefits programmes to attract and retain top talent.

• Compliance & Employee Relations: Ensure compliance with multi-state and federal regulations. Provide expert support on complex employee relations matters.

• People Analytics: Utilise data-driven insights to inform HR strategy and enhance employee experience and performance.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• 10–15 years of progressive HR leadership experience, with 3–5 years in a senior executive role

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or MBA preferred

• Experience in high-growth technology or SaaS companies

• Track record of supporting distributed workforces across the U.S.

• Experience in regulated or security-sensitive sectors is advantageous

• Demonstrated ability to align HR strategy with overall business goals

• Interest or exposure to AI or emerging technologies is desirable