People.ai
VP of People
TLDR
Drive organizational strategy and people processes that scale Backstory as it evolves into an AI-native company, partnering directly with the CEO and executive team.
Responsibilities
Partner directly with the CEO on organizational strategy, executive team effectiveness, leadership gaps, and company structure
Help shape the evolution of Backstory into an AI-native company, including how AI impacts roles, workflows, talent strategy, and go-to-market team design
Lead and evolve the HRBP function into a deeply embedded strategic partner across the business
Build strong relationships with executives and managers across Product, Engineering, GTM, and Operations teams
Guide executive team formation and integration across a leadership team composed of tenured leaders, recent hires, and future additions
Lead org design initiatives tied to company growth, scaling, accountability, and operational effectiveness
Audit and evolve Backstory’s total rewards philosophy across compensation, equity, benefits, and recognition programs
Ensure compensation and rewards programs are competitive, internally consistent, transparent, and aligned to company goals
Build leadership development and manager effectiveness programs that scale with the organization
Help leadership teams navigate organizational change, growth, and evolving business priorities
Partner with Talent leadership on long-term workforce planning and talent strategy
Help shape and strengthen company culture across a fully distributed global environment spanning the US and Poland
Simplify processes where complexity slows execution and strengthen areas where structure is needed
Serve as a trusted coach and advisor to executives, managers, and employees
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
Preferred Experience
Experience operating in AI-native or enterprise SaaS environments
Experience supporting commercial model or go-to-market transformation
Experience working closely with CEOs and Boards on organizational strategy
Experience building culture and operating rhythms inside fully distributed organizations
Existing network within enterprise SaaS, AI, or revenue technology ecosystem
Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, Backstory is backed by Y Combinator and Silicon Valley’s top investors, including ICONIQ Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Akkadian Ventures, and Mubadala Capital. Backstory is listed in the top 20 percent of Inc 5000 companies, is a regular leader in our key categories on G2, and is on the Forbes list of America’s Best Startup Employers. For more information, please visit www.Backstory.ai.
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Regular employees may be eligible for commissions or bonus programs (target included in OTE), equity, and benefits. The range is subject to change. Backstory takes into wide range of factors when determining an individual’s pay. These factors can include, skill set, training and experience, licensure and certifications, and location and metropolitan area.
People.ai builds an AI-powered foundational data platform that drives go-to-market success for enterprise sales teams by leveraging a unique dataset of trillions of sales activities and millions of deals. Their patented technology offers tailored solutions that help companies like Verizon and Red Hat harness business insights for growth and pipeline generation. This distinctive approach positions them as a critical partner for organizations aiming to improve their sales effectiveness.
- Founded
- Founded 2016
- Employees
- 201-500 employees
- Industry
- Internet Software & Services
- Total raised
- $200M raised
VP of People