VP, People #ESF9994

COA Network Inc; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match

Fertility benefits

Flexible Time Away

In-office lunches

Social events

Job summary

A growing technology firm in New York is seeking an experienced HR leader to drive organizational performance through innovative talent strategies. The role involves forecasting workforce needs, enhancing employee engagement, and overseeing HR operations. With a requirement of 10-15 years in HR leadership, including a minimum of 5 years in senior roles, the ideal candidate will bring a blend of strategic vision and hands-on execution. This position offers a competitive compensation package and a hybrid work schedule.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of progressive HR leadership experience.
• 5+ years in a senior/executive role in complex businesses.
• A proven track record in dynamic and fast-growing organizations.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive talent and performance strategy to refine organizational performance.
• Forecast workforce strategy through proactive planning and initiatives.
• Elevate culture by designing engagement programs for employees.
• Lead major organizational change and transformation initiatives.
• Oversee HR systems and optimize people operations.
• Advise the executive team on organizational health and talent strategies.
• Advise leadership as a trusted partner on organizational health and talent strategies.
• Inspire and mentor a high-performing People team to foster collaboration and continuous improvement.

Skills

Performance management

Workforce planning

HR operations

Culture/engagement initiatives

Change management

Data-driven decision-making

Strategic thinking

Executive influence

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Top Reasons to work with our client:
A compensation package that includes a base salary + equity grant!
Actual compensation within the pay range will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, skills, prior relevant experience, and specific work location. For roles that are available to be filled remotely, base salary will be localized!
Medical, dental, and vision insurance!
401(k) match!
Fertility benefits via Carrot!
Flexible Time Away + paid holidays!
In-office lunches for our NY Office!
A hybrid work schedule (Mon & Fri remote; Tues-Thurs in-office)!
Social events - happy hours, birthday celebrations, holiday parties, & more!
Opportunity to make an impact – you’ll be an integral player in bringing our vision to life!

Job Type : Full Time
Location : New York, New York
Pay : Competitive Pay & Benefits!

Job Description

What you will be doing:

• Drive organizational performance by refining and executing a comprehensive talent and performance strategy that creates clarity, accountability, and sustained development across all levels.
• Forecast and shape workforce strategy through proactive planning, organizational design, and succession initiatives that anticipate business needs and enable long-term scalability.
• Elevate culture and engagement by designing programs that strengthen belonging, purpose, and connection, ensuring employees feel inspired and invested in the company’s success.
• Lead change and transformation by driving alignment, communication, and adoption across major organizational initiatives, ensuring stability and focus through growth and transition.
• Optimize people operations by overseeing HR systems, benefits, compliance, and total rewards with a focus on automation, scalability, and data‑driven decision‑making.
• Design scalable processes that balance operational rigor with a people‑first philosophy, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and excellence across all people programs.
• Advise and influence leadership as a trusted partner to the CEO, CLO, and executive team on organizational health and talent strategies.
• Inspire and mentor a high‑performing People team, fostering collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement throughout the function.

Experience you will need:

• 10-15 years of progressive HR leadership experience, including 5+ years in a senior/executive role and covering multi‑site, operationally complex businesses (tech, hospitality, services, or retail preferred).
• A proven track record of leading and scaling people functions in a dynamic and fast‑growing organization.
• A strong background in performance management, workforce planning, HR operations, and culture/engagement initiatives.
• Skilled at balancing strategic thinking with hands‑on execution.
• Exceptional business acumen, data orientation, and ability to influence at the executive level.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.