VP, Head of People

San Mateo, CAFull Time - Remote

About the Company: Netomi is the leading agentic AI platform for enterprise customer experience. We work with the largest global brands like Delta Airlines, MetLife, MGM, United, and others to enable agentic automation at scale across the entire customer journey. Our no-code platform delivers the fastest time to market, lowest total cost of ownership, and simple, scalable management of AI agents for any CX use case. Backed by WndrCo, Y Combinator, and Index Ventures, we help enterprises drive efficiency, lower costs, and deliver higher quality customer experiences.

Want to be part of the AI revolution and transform how the world's largest global brands do business? Join us!

About the Role: We are seeking a strategic and hands-on VP, Head of People to build and lead a world-class HR/People function at Netomi. This leader will report to the EVP of Operations and partner closely with the executive leadership team to shape company culture, scale the organization globally, and ensure we attract, develop, and retain exceptional talent. This role requires a balance of strategic vision and operational excellence, someone who can architect long-term organizational design, talent, and culture strategies while also rolling up their sleeves to execute in a fast-paced, high growth environment. The ideal candidate is both a builder and an operator, with a strong bias for action and a track record of scaling HR/People functions in dynamic, high-growth companies.

Responsibilities: People Strategy & Leadership

Define and execute a comprehensive People strategy aligned with Netomi's business goals and growth trajectory

Serve as a trusted advisor to the EVP of Operations and executive leadership team on organizational design, workforce planning, and culture

Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing People/HR team

Talent Acquisition

Own global hiring strategy across technical, GTM, and G&A functions

Build scalable recruiting processes, employer branding, and talent pipelines

Partner with leadership to forecast hiring needs and ensure high-quality, diverse hiring outcomes

Optimize recruiting metrics including time-to-fill, quality of hire, and candidate experience

Culture, Engagement & Employee Experience

Shape and evolve Netomi's culture to support high performance, inclusion, and innovation

Drive employee engagement, retention, and experience initiatives

Design and implement feedback mechanisms (surveys, listening programs) and action plans

Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion across the organization

Performance Management & Development

Design and implement performance management frameworks aligned with company goals

Build leadership development and succession planning programs

Enable managers with tools and training to effectively lead teams

Drive learning & development initiatives across all levels

Compensation, Benefits & Total Rewards

Develop and manage competitive compensation and benefits programs

Partner with Finance and Legal on equity compensation strategy and benchmarking

Ensure alignment of rewards with performance and company objectives

HR Operations & Compliance

Build and scale HR processes, policies, and systems to support a growing global workforce

Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations across jurisdictions

Oversee HRIS, people analytics, and reporting to drive data-informed decisions

Manage employee relations and provide guidance on complex HR matters

International & Remote Workforce

Support global expansion, including hiring, compliance, and cultural integration across regions

Build scalable processes for managing a distributed and remote-first workforce

Cross-Functional Partnership

Collaborate with Legal, Finance, and leadership on organizational planning, headcount strategy, and workforce costs

Partner with leadership on change management, restructuring, and scaling initiatives

Requirements: 15+ years of progressive experience in HR/People leadership roles, with at least 5+ years in a senior leadership capacity

Proven experience scaling HR/People functions in high-growth technology or SaaS companies

Strong expertise across talent acquisition, performance management, compensation, and HR operations

Experience supporting global teams and navigating multi-jurisdictional employment practices

Strong business acumen with the ability to align HR/People strategy to company outcomes

Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Data-driven mindset with experience leveraging people analytics

Nice to Have: Experience in AI, SaaS, or high-growth startup environments

Strong ownership mindset with a bias toward action, you move quickly, prioritize effectively, and solve problems proactively

Ability to balance empathy with high performance standards

Experience building culture in distributed or hybrid organizations

Passion for building inclusive, high-performing teams

Closing Disclaimer : For all United States-based applicants, please note that Netomi participates in E-Verify for the purpose of work authorization. More information on E-verify can be found here and here .

Netomi is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

15+ years of progressive experience in HR/People leadership roles, with at least 5+ years in a senior leadership capacity

Proven experience scaling HR/People functions in high-growth technology or SaaS companies

Strong expertise across talent acquisition, performance management, compensation, and HR operations

Experience supporting global teams and navigating multi-jurisdictional employment practices

Strong business acumen with the ability to align HR/People strategy to company outcomes

Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Data-driven mindset with experience leveraging people analytics

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