Vice President of People, Ello

• This is a role for a seasoned People leader who has helped a company go from scrappy startup (< 30 people) to thriving organization (150+) while preserving the heart of its culture
• You bring a clear strategic vision paired with the IC drive to roll up your sleeves and execute
• Our mission to maximize every child's potential begins with our people, so we’re looking for a leader who shares our commitment to unlocking the full potential of every teammate
• If you’re a strong, values-driven leader who loves designing systems and processes that help people thrive, we’d love to meet you
• 8+ years of People/HR leadership with proven startup scaling experience
• Deep expertise in compensation, equity, benefits, performance, and recruiting at growth-stage companies
• Strategic thinker with strong execution skills and a process-oriented mindset
• Experienced coach and mentor who develops managers and leaders at all levels
• Excellent communicator: clear, direct, empathetic, and skilled at both giving and receiving feedback
• Values-driven and relationship-centered: you care deeply about building a culture where people feel supported and seen
• Thrive in ambiguity, bringing clarity and structure to complex situations
• Excellent judgment and can build trust quickly through integrity and strong interpersonal skills

Desirable

• We’re seeking an experienced and strategic VP of People to join our San Francisco-based leadership team and scale the people operations foundation to grow Ello from 45 to 200+ employees
• You’ll be our first executive People leader—not just scaling the function, but owning it
• This is a unique opportunity to shape the systems, processes, and culture that will guide us through Ello’s next chapter of growth
• You’ll bring the judgment, gravitas, and experience to be a true peer to our three co-founders, earning trust through clarity, care, and a track record of scaling organizations with both rigor and heart
• As our VP of People, you’ll shape the entire employee experience – owning the full People stack from compensation and performance to recruiting, immigration, and culture
• You'll partner closely with our three co-founders as both a strategic advisor and trusted coach, building scalable systems while maintaining the care and relationships that make Ello special
• Serve as a strategic partner to Ello’s co-founders and leadership team, shaping org design, team structure, and people strategy as we scale
• Lead with values: evolve Ello’s culture as we grow, maintaining and building it through each inflection point
• Build and scale People systems—across performance, compensation, and recruiting
• Build out comprehensive compensation frameworks and benefits programs that attract and retain top talent
• Design and run performance management systems that drive growth and accountability across the organization
• Ensure every new hire has a world-class recruiting and onboarding experience
• Build people analytics to inform smarter, faster decisions
• Ensure our physical spaces, travel experiences, and day-to-day operations make every team member feel cared for and supported
• Be a trusted coach and advisor to executives and managers across the company, helping them to grow as leaders and decision makers
• Define how AI and People intersect, ensuring the function and our people are prepared for this paradigm shift