VP of People

Backstory is seeking a VP of People to partner with the CEO and executive team to shape the organization's structure, leadership, and global scaling. The role requires a people leader who thinks like a business builder, with experience in org design, executive team effectiveness, and total rewards.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive People leadership experience within venture-backed or high-growth technology companies
• Experience operating as a senior HR or People leader during periods of organizational growth, transformation, or strategic evolution
• Strong org design experience with the ability to connect team structure, accountability, and business outcomes
• Deep HRBP experience supporting executive leaders and go-to-market organizations
• Strong executive coaching and stakeholder management capabilities
• Experience designing or evolving compensation and total rewards frameworks
• Strong business acumen and understanding of how People strategy connects to company performance
• Experience working within distributed and global organizations
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution
• Excellent communication skills with strong executive presence
• Genuine curiosity around AI and how it impacts organizational design, workforce strategy, and go-to-market evolution

Benefits

• Commissions or bonus programs
• Equity
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