VP Talent & Culture

Vice President People & Talent

Location: Torrance CA (Hybrid)

We are seeking a strategic execution-focused Vice President of People & Talent to lead and scale the HR function within a high-growth private equitybacked organization in healthcare. This role will partner closely with the CEO and executive team to drive value creation through people strategy organizational effectiveness and operational excellence.

This is a critical leadership position for a hands-on builder who thrives in performance-driven environments and has experience aligning talent strategy with aggressive growth objectives operational rigor and investor expectations.

What Youll Do

Strategic Leadership & Value Creation

• Act as a key advisor to the CEO and leadership team on all people-related matters tied to growth and value creation
• Develop and execute a people strategy that supports scaling operational efficiency and long-term enterprise value
• Partner with leadership on organizational design workforce planning and leadership capability to support rapid growth and potential M&A activity

HR Infrastructure & Scalability

• Build and optimize HR infrastructure processes and systems to support a scaling organization
• Establish disciplined repeatable processes across the employee lifecycle with a focus on efficiency and consistency
• Leverage HR data and analytics to drive business insights and decision-making

Performance & Accountability

• Implement performance management frameworks that reinforce a high-performance results-driven culture
• Partner with leadership to drive accountability goal alignment and measurable outcomes across the organization
• Support development of leadership bench strength and succession planning

Total Rewards & Incentive Alignment

• Design and oversee compensation structures that align with market benchmarks and performance outcomes
• Implement incentive programs that support business objectives and align with investor expectations
• Oversee benefits strategy with a focus on competitiveness and cost management

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Lead talent acquisition strategy to attract high-caliber talent in competitive markets
• Ensure hiring plans are aligned with growth targets operational priorities and financial objectives
• Support workforce planning in dynamic and evolving business conditions

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure full compliance with federal California and local employment laws
• Proactively manage organizational risk and maintain strong governance practices
• Partner with legal and external advisors as needed

Payroll & Operational Excellence

• Oversee payroll operations with a focus on accuracy compliance and scalability
• Establish strong internal controls audit readiness and process discipline

Employee Experience & Culture

• Drive a culture of performance accountability and engagement
• Lead initiatives that enhance employee experience while supporting business outcomes
• Balance a people-first approach with the demands of a fast-paced results-oriented environment

Team Leadership

• Build lead and develop a high-performing HR team aligned with business priorities
• Foster a culture of ownership accountability and continuous improvement within the function

What You Bring

• 12 years of progressive HR experience including 4 years in senior/executive leadership roles
• Experience in private equitybacked high-growth or transformation environments strongly preferred
• Proven track record of building and scaling HR functions in evolving organizations
• Strong business acumen with the ability to link people strategies to financial and operational outcomes
• Deep expertise across HR disciplines (employee relations compliance compensation benefits talent acquisition HRIS payroll organizational development)
• Strong knowledge of California employment law
• Experience supporting M&A integration or organizational transformation is a plus
• Bachelors degree preferred; advanced degree or HR certification (SPHR SHRM-SCP) is a plus

Key Strengths

• Strategic and commercially minded leader with strong execution capability
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced performance-driven environments
• Ability to build structure and drive results amid ambiguity and change
• Strong influencing skills and executive presence
• High integrity and commitment to disciplined compliant operations

This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in a private equitybacked growth journey in a multi site healthcare organization. You will help build the people processes and infrastructure needed to scale the organization drive performance and maximize enterprise value. Compensation target of $200k base salary plus bonus and equity.

Required Experience:

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