Vice President Human Resources - Series C AI / SaaS Platform
Zearch · New York, New York, United States
FULL TIMEpermanent
Job Description
VP People/ Human Resources - Series C AI Platform - United States (NYC/East Coast)
Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying.
Zearch is partnering with a fast-growing, Series C AI SaaS company to appoint it's first VP People/VP HR based in the US and covering teams across the US, Canada and EMEA. Reporting to the CEO and joining the executive team, you will build the people function that takes the business from c.150 to 600+ employees and on towards IPO.
About the companyOur client builds an AI platform trusted by enterprise customers across North America. Following a significant Series C backed by top-tier investors, the business is scaling fast and competing for the best AI, engineering and go-to-market talent in the market.
The roleSet the people strategy and turn the business plan into headcount, capability and organisation designAct as trusted adviser to the CEO and leadership team, and report to the board on people metrics and executive payOwn the hiring engine end to end, winning scarce AI/ML and engineering talent against Big Tech and AI labsBuild levelling, salary bands and equity frameworks across the US and CanadaIntroduce performance, talent review and leadership development for a rapidly growing manager groupScale HRIS, people analytics and compliance across US states and Canadian provinces, with IPO readiness in mindAid with European and global expanstionProtect and evolve the culture through hypergrowthLead and grow a small people team
What you will bring10+ years in people leadership, including 3+ years as the most senior people leader reporting to a CEO or COOExperience scaling a VC- or PE-backed tech company through hypergrowth, ideally $50MARR to $250M+b2b SaaS, AI, API, cyber or Fintech experience a mustA track record of hiring deeply technical talent in a competitive marketHands-on experience building compensation and xzbcwsv equity frameworks, with board or remuneration committee exposurePeople leadership experience across the US and Canada, including multi-state and cross-border employmentA commercial, data-led mindset, the credibility to challenge founders, and the energy to build as well as strategiseExposure to IPO preparation or a pre-IPO environment is a strong plus
Why this roleThe first true people executive in a category-defining AI businessA seat at the executive table and real influence on how the company scalesA highly competitive package including base, bonus and meaningful equity
Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying.
Zearch is partnering with a fast-growing, Series C AI SaaS company to appoint it's first VP People/VP HR based in the US and covering teams across the US, Canada and EMEA. Reporting to the CEO and joining the executive team, you will build the people function that takes the business from c.150 to 600+ employees and on towards IPO.
About the companyOur client builds an AI platform trusted by enterprise customers across North America. Following a significant Series C backed by top-tier investors, the business is scaling fast and competing for the best AI, engineering and go-to-market talent in the market.
The roleSet the people strategy and turn the business plan into headcount, capability and organisation designAct as trusted adviser to the CEO and leadership team, and report to the board on people metrics and executive payOwn the hiring engine end to end, winning scarce AI/ML and engineering talent against Big Tech and AI labsBuild levelling, salary bands and equity frameworks across the US and CanadaIntroduce performance, talent review and leadership development for a rapidly growing manager groupScale HRIS, people analytics and compliance across US states and Canadian provinces, with IPO readiness in mindAid with European and global expanstionProtect and evolve the culture through hypergrowthLead and grow a small people team
What you will bring10+ years in people leadership, including 3+ years as the most senior people leader reporting to a CEO or COOExperience scaling a VC- or PE-backed tech company through hypergrowth, ideally $50MARR to $250M+b2b SaaS, AI, API, cyber or Fintech experience a mustA track record of hiring deeply technical talent in a competitive marketHands-on experience building compensation and xzbcwsv equity frameworks, with board or remuneration committee exposurePeople leadership experience across the US and Canada, including multi-state and cross-border employmentA commercial, data-led mindset, the credibility to challenge founders, and the energy to build as well as strategiseExposure to IPO preparation or a pre-IPO environment is a strong plus
Why this roleThe first true people executive in a category-defining AI businessA seat at the executive table and real influence on how the company scalesA highly competitive package including base, bonus and meaningful equity
Details
| Company | Zearch |
| Location | New York, New York, United States |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | tech |
| Experience | permanent |