VP Of People

TL;DR

VP Of People (HR/People Ops): Leading the people function to scale the organization with clarity, cohesion, and care with an accent on strategic talent acquisition, performance management, and organizational infrastructure. Focus on evolving the performance culture, managing compliance with healthcare regulations, and ensuring the high-trust employee experience as the team grows.

Location: On-site in London, UK

Company

hirify.global is a digital health platform integrating diagnostics, medication, and doctor consultations to empower people to take control of their health.

What you will do

• Develop and execute a comprehensive people strategy, covering performance management, talent acquisition, and operations.
• Build a scalable, data-driven talent acquisition engine to support high-growth hiring needs across clinical and non-clinical roles.
• Ensure HR infrastructure and policies maintain compliance with UK employment law and healthcare regulations (CQC/MHRA/GPhC).
• Evolve performance frameworks, including OKRs, feedback cycles, and calibration processes.
• Manage competitive compensation, benefits, and executive reward planning in partnership with the Board.
• Oversee L&D programs to foster career pathways and leadership development across the organization.

Requirements

• 10+ years in progressive People/HR leadership within high-growth, product-led, or operationally complex businesses.
• Deep expertise in UK employment law and experience with people toolkits including org design and DEI.
• Proven track record of scaling organizations, ideally from 500 to 1,000+ employees.
• Commercial acumen with the ability to articulate ROI and build business cases for people initiatives.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to drive decision-making through people metrics.
• Experience in healthcare or regulated sectors is highly desirable.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary with share options and pension contributions.
• 25 days holiday, increasing to 30 with tenure.
• Comprehensive health insurance via Vitality and access to mental health support programs.
• Flexible working options with a dog-friendly office in Farringdon.
• Enhanced maternity and parental leave policies.
• Development budget for personal training and Learnerbly subscriptions.