VP, People

Location: Onsite at the Alameda, California headquarters; occasional travel of up to 15% may be required.

Salary: $265,000–$325,000 per year.

Company

hirify.global Power develops fluoride-salt-cooled, high-temperature reactor technology to support the transition to clean energy.

What you will do

• Partner with the CEO and executive team on talent strategy, leadership effectiveness, and organizational readiness.
• Lead and develop the People leadership team across Talent, People Operations, and Learning & Development.
• Own workforce planning, hiring strategy, succession planning, talent development, and retention systems.
• Oversee performance management, career progression, compensation systems, employee relations, investigations, and policy governance.
• Use engagement data and organizational diagnostics to guide culture, employee experience, and change initiatives.
• Partner with Legal, Finance, and Compliance in a regulated, safety-critical environment.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive People leadership experience.
• Experience owning multiple People functions, such as Talent Acquisition, Compensation, HR, and Learning & Development.
• Direct CEO partnership and experience leading through high-growth phases.
• Deep expertise in employee relations, employment risk management, and compensation governance at scale.
• Experience leading multi-site or geographically distributed organizations.
• Work authorization may be subject to Department of Energy Part 810 export-control requirements.

Nice to have

• SHRM-CP or PHR certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission-driven work in a technically rigorous, safety-critical environment.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and dependents.
• Paid vacation.
• 401(k), pre-tax health insurance, dependent care, and commuter benefits through FSA programs.
• Occasional weekend work, schedule flexibility, and extended hours may be required for launches and critical projects.