VP People at VC-backed investment firm

Jill, our AI Recruiter, is hiring for a VP People role on behalf of a VC‑backed investment firm in London. You’ll lead people operations to support a high‑performance, talent‑centric environment. Company Description VC‑backed investment firm. Location London, UK Job Description As VP People you will build and optimize critical people operations systems, ensuring seamless employee lifecycle management from recruiting to performance and compensation. Reporting to a Partner, you’ll drive clarity, consistency, and impact in a fast‑paced, high‑talent environment, enabling the firm to hire and retain A* talent and execute at its best. Why this role is remarkable Directly report to a Partner leading both investment and people functions, offering significant influence. Join a well‑funded firm backed by top‑tier VCs, operating in a high‑performance environment. Opportunity to build and scale foundational people systems, shaping the culture and operational excellence from the ground up. What you will do Run a best‑in‑class recruiting operations engine, owning ATS hygiene and KPI tracking. Optimize and fully activate the HRIS to become the single source of truth for people data. Implement and oversee a scalable onboarding program, ensuring new joiners are productive from week one. The ideal candidate 5-7 years’ experience in People Operations within a structured, high‑performance environment. Proven recruiting operations experience, including ATS management and candidate communication. Hands‑on systems experience implementing or optimizing HRIS, ATS, or workflow tools. Next Steps Visit our website, click “Talk to Jack”, and discuss your experience and ambitions. Jack will coordinate with Jill to see if you’re a fit, and your application will be forwarded to the client. #J-18808-Ljbffr