[Hiring] Vice President, People @ArcherReview

Role Description

We are searching for a VP People to lead Archer Review’s People strategy and execution through the next stage of growth. This leader will serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO, CFO, and executive team, helping the business make thoughtful, data-informed decisions about organization design, talent, leadership effectiveness, workforce planning, culture, and operating priorities.

Given the stage of the business, this is a hands-on executive role for a builder who can set the strategic People agenda while ensuring the operational fundamentals are strong. The VP People will create scalable systems, processes, and rhythms that improve:

• Talent density
• Manager effectiveness
• Employee engagement
• Organizational clarity
• Compliance
• Business execution

What you'll do:

• Develop and execute a People strategy aligned to company growth priorities, financial goals, operating model, and culture.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO, CFO, and executive team on organization design, talent decisions, leadership effectiveness, workforce planning, and sensitive people matters.
• Establish a clear People operating model, including clear expectations, roles and responsibilities, and consistent operating rhythms with executives and business leaders.
• Lead workforce planning and hiring governance, including headcount planning, role prioritization, funnel visibility, hiring-manager accountability, and alignment with budget and business priorities.
• Own talent acquisition strategy across the business, including recruiting processes, employer brand, candidate experience, offer strategy, and retention of critical talent.
• Oversee core People operations, including benefits, HRIS, employee lifecycle processes, employee data integrity, and vendor management.
• Design and scale performance management practices, including goal-setting, review cycles, feedback mechanisms, documentation standards, and accountability systems.
• Strengthen manager effectiveness through practical tools, enablement, coaching, communication rhythms, and clear expectations for leading teams.
• Own compensation and total rewards strategy in partnership with Finance, including compensation philosophy, job architecture, salary bands, benefits strategy, pay equity considerations, and reward governance.
• Advance employee engagement and culture priorities by gathering actionable insights, identifying themes, improving communication loops, and ensuring visible follow-through from leadership.
• Champion an inclusive, high-accountability culture rooted in trust, empathy, feedback, continuous learning, and strong business execution.
• Manage sensitive workplace matters with sound judgment, discretion, empathy, and a strong understanding of legal and employee relations best practices.
• Ensure adherence to employment laws, compliance requirements, documentation standards, and risk-management practices across a distributed multi-state workforce.
• Partner with Finance and executive leadership to connect People decisions to business performance, resource allocation, budget discipline, and long-term growth planning.
• Build the People infrastructure required for the company’s next stage of growth, including M&A and integration frameworks and processes.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable and deep experience in senior people/HR leadership roles, partnering with executive teams and engaging with the Board.
• Experience building or scaling People functions in a growth-stage, PE-backed organization.
• Demonstrated ability to partner with CEOs, CFOs, and executive teams on workforce planning, org design, leadership effectiveness, and sensitive people decisions.
• Strong command of core People operations, including performance management, talent acquisition, compensation & benefits, employee relations, compliance, and people technology/tooling.
• Experience building and leading the People strategy for fully remote teams.
• Excellent communication, judgment, discretion, and executive-influence skills.

Bonus Points

• Experience in ed-tech, healthcare, or test prep.
• Experience leading people workstreams of M&A and integration work.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance for employees and their families.
• Flexible & encouraged PTO.
• Company HSA contribution of $90/month for eligible plans.
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage.
• 401(k) with company match (100% match on first 3%, 50% match on the next 2%).