Vice President of People, Yugabyte

• 8+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a senior HR leadership role at a technology company
• Experience scaling HR functions in a high-growth environment (Series B-D stage preferred)
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, compliance, and HR best practices across multiple jurisdictions
• Demonstrated experience building and implementing HR programs and policies with measurable results
• Track record of successfully partnering with executive leadership on strategic people initiatives
• Experience managing the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment to offboarding
• Proven ability to develop and implement effective talent management and development programs
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to align HR initiatives with business objectives and anticipate future organizational needs
• Leadership: Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence and align diverse stakeholders
• Business Acumen: Understanding of business operations and how HR strategies support company growth
• Change Management: Experience leading organizational change initiatives with minimal disruption
• Data-Driven: Ability to leverage HR analytics to inform decision-making and demonstrate impact
• Problem-Solving: Creative approach to addressing complex people challenges in a fast-paced environment
• Cultural Awareness: Sensitivity to diverse perspectives and ability to build inclusive practices
• Emotional Intelligence: High EQ with strong relationship-building capabilities

Desirable

• We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Vice President of People to lead Yugabyte's global people strategy during a critical growth phase
• This leader will be responsible for building and scaling HR programs that align with our business goals, support our high-performance culture, and enable our teams to thrive across geographies
• Reporting to the General Counsel, you will serve as a key people leader and strategic partner to the executive team, helping to shape our people strategy that attracts, develops, and retains world-class talent
• You will drive the design and execution of HR initiatives that strengthen engagement, advance diversity and inclusion, and scale our culture in line with Yugabyte's core values
• This role offers a unique opportunity for an experienced HR leader ready to step into a broader organizational leadership position
• You'll have the chance to build and own the entire HR function while working closely with leadership to shape the future of a high-growth technology company
• Develop and execute a global HR strategy aligned with Yugabyte's mission and growth objectives
• Partner with executive leadership to design an organization that scales efficiently while preserving our core values and culture
• Serve as a trusted partner to the General Counsel and leadership team on all people-related matters
• Partner with TA leadership to attract top talent globally, ensuring a strong pipeline for critical roles across engineering, sales, and operations
• Implement effective onboarding, leadership development, and succession planning programs
• Foster a learning culture that encourages innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement
• Champion initiatives that strengthen trust, build strong internal and external relationships, and deliver measurable outcomes
• Lead engagement strategies to maintain high morale, productivity, and retention during periods of rapid growth and change
• Drive diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts to ensure an equitable and inspiring workplace
• Oversee HR operations, compliance, and policies across multiple countries
• Implement scalable HR systems and analytics to support data-driven decision-making
• Manage global compensation, benefits, and rewards strategies to remain competitive in the software industry