Vice President of People

Ditto • Austin, TX

6d • Remote

About The Position

As our VP of People, you will be the architect of the employee experience at Ditto — from the moment someone accepts an offer to the day they become one of our greatest advocates. You'll partner directly with the executive team to build the people infrastructure that lets us grow fast without losing what makes us great. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who has seen what "good" looks like at scale and knows how to build it from the ground up.

Requirements

• 12+ years of progressive HR/People experience, with at least 3–5 years in a senior leadership role
• Proven experience scaling a people function at a high-growth startup — you've navigated the journey from ~50 to 300+ employees (or similar) and know what breaks when
• Deep hands-on experience building total rewards programs from the ground up, including compensation banding, equity design, and benefits strategy
• Track record of designing and operationalizing performance management systems that are actually used and valued by employees and managers
• Experience owning a company-wide goal-setting process (OKRs, MBOs, or similar frameworks)
• A builder's mentality — you're comfortable being both strategist and executor, and you don't wait for a team to get things done
• Strong executive presence and the ability to influence at all levels of the organization
• Data-driven approach to people decisions; you know how to use metrics to tell a story and drive action
• Genuine care for people and a belief that a great employee experience is a competitive advantage

Nice To Haves

• Experience at a B2B SaaS or technology company
• Familiarity with HRIS platforms (Rippling, Workday, Lattice, or similar)
• Prior experience as a first or early People hire at a startup

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic thought partner to the CEO and leadership team on all things people, culture, and organizational design
• Build and lead a high-performing People team that supports a rapidly scaling workforce
• Anticipate the talent needs of the business 12–18 months ahead and build the roadmap to get there
• Design, implement, and iterate on a competitive and equitable total rewards strategy — including compensation philosophy, salary bands, equity, and benefits
• Conduct regular market benchmarking to ensure Ditto remains competitive at every stage of growth
• Build transparency and clarity into how employees understand and appreciate their compensation
• Build and own the performance management lifecycle — from review cycles and calibrations to promotion frameworks and PIPs
• Create a culture of continuous feedback that complements formal review processes
• Equip managers with the tools, training, and frameworks to lead high-performing teams
• Own the company-wide goal-setting process, partnering with leadership to cascade objectives from company to team to individual
• Ensure goal-setting is rhythmic, meaningful, and tied to business outcomes rather than a checkbox exercise
• Drive accountability and visibility into progress against goals across the organization
• Partner with recruiting to build a talent acquisition strategy that supports headcount plans across all functions
• Protect and evolve Ditto's culture as we scale — identifying the rituals, norms, and programs that reinforce who we are
• Champion DEI initiatives that are embedded in how we hire, develop, and promote

Benefits

• We offer competitive salaries and meaningful equity. We believe everyone on the team should have a stake in what we’re building.
• Benefits vary by region to make sure you're covered in the ways that matter most.
• In the US, that includes health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, plus a 401(k) and flexible spending accounts.
• Regardless of where you live, everyone at Ditto can utilize flexible time off.
• And while we work remotely, our Atlanta and San Francisco offices are open if you ever want a place to work or meet up with teammates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed