Vice President, People

Sentra • New York City, NY

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About The Position

Sentra is seeking a strategic, people-focused HR executive to lead its global People function as the company scales across the US, Israel, and Europe. Reporting directly to the CEO and serving on the company’s management team, the Vice President, People will shape and execute talent strategy, strengthen the company culture, and build HR infrastructure to support global growth. The role manages a global team of four HR professionals and partners with company leadership to scale the workforce while maintaining an exceptional, high-performance culture.

The position supports Sentra, a rapidly growing Series C data security company with dual headquarters in Tel Aviv and New York City and more than 120 employees. The successful candidate will lead recruitment, onboarding, training, organizational development, performance management, employee engagement, and retention initiatives. The role requires an experienced HR leader who can operate effectively in a fast-paced environment and has deep knowledge of labor regulations in the US and Israel.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of HR experience.
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership role in a global company.
• Deep knowledge of labor regulations in both the US and Israel.
• Proven expertise in recruitment, organizational development, and performance management.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Exceptional leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a startup environment.
• Experience in hyper-growth Israeli-founded startups.
• Previous experience in cybersecurity startups.
• Based in the NYC area.

Responsibilities

• Manage the global People function, including a team of four HR professionals.
• Develop and execute HR strategies and culture aligned with Sentra’s goals and global growth.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and training for expanding teams in the US, Israel, and Europe.
• Drive organizational development, including performance management, career growth, and leadership training programs.
• Manage and mentor HR teams across locations, fostering a cohesive, high-performance culture.
• Create and implement employee engagement and retention programs.
• Partner with leadership to scale the workforce while maintaining a strong company culture.

What This Job Offers

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