VP of People (Remote, US)

Maze•Madison, MS

9d•$238,000 - $281,000•Remote

About The Position

Maze is seeking a VP of People to lead its global People function and serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and executive team. Reporting directly to the CEO, the VP will join the executive team and lead a small, experienced People team spanning Talent Acquisition and People Operations. The role covers the full employee experience, including talent strategy, organizational design, compensation and benefits, performance, leadership development, employee relations, and culture. The VP will build on the existing People team's operational foundation, invest in team members' growth, and help Maze navigate its next stage of growth and business evolution. The position combines executive-level organizational strategy with hands-on leadership, coaching, and operational problem-solving. As Maze is a globally distributed, remote-first company, the role also requires building connection, accountability, and consistent practices across geographies. The VP will bring an AI-first mindset to the People function, using technology, data, and automation to simplify work, improve decision-making, and increase the team's impact. The role will also champion effective AI use across the company, helping teams develop practical workflows and automations.

Requirements

Significant experience leading People functions in high-growth, venture-backed environments.
Ability to understand business operations, connect People decisions to company outcomes, and advise or challenge senior leaders.
Experience helping organizations navigate growth, restructuring, or strategic shifts while balancing business needs with care for employees.
Meaningful experience in organizational design, talent strategy, total rewards, performance management, and employee relations.
Experience supporting global, distributed teams, particularly across the US and UK/Europe, and navigating local employment requirements.
Ability to set long-term strategy while ensuring strong execution, lead a lean team, and prioritize for impact.
Active use of AI at work and interest in how AI can transform People team operations.
Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to explain complex situations clearly, communicate with warmth and candor, and build trust across organizational levels.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting a company through a significant business model evolution or the launch of a new business line.
Experience with modern People technology, including Rippling, Ashby, Oyster, or similar platforms.
Experience working directly with a founder or CEO in a fast-moving environment.
Experience building with AI, including creating Claude workflows and automations and connecting AI to the systems a team uses.

Responsibilities

Partner with the CEO and executive team to shape organizational strategy, business priorities, and leadership effectiveness.
Guide organizational design, workforce planning, and change management as Maze evolves.
Strengthen executive team decision-making, alignment, and communication across the company.
Surface employment, compliance, and cultural implications across the countries where Maze operates.
Lead, develop, and empower the People team, setting priorities and supporting team members' growth and ownership.
Lead the talent strategy to attract, hire, and retain people needed to achieve business goals.
Partner with leaders to build strong teams, clarify expectations, and develop managers.
Evolve performance management, career development, and recognition programs.
Use engagement data, employee feedback, and business context to improve the employee experience.
Navigate employee relations and employment matters with sound judgment, empathy, and consistency.
Oversee global total rewards, including compensation, equity, benefits, and pay transparency.
Ensure People operations are efficient, scalable, and compliant across countries where Maze operates.
Partner with Finance on headcount planning, compensation strategy, and responsible investment in the team.
Preserve and evolve Maze's culture through growth and change, using clear communication and thoughtful change management.
Create opportunities for connection, recognition, and collaboration across the distributed team.
Help leaders translate company values into everyday decisions, behaviors, and ways of working.
Use AI, technology, data, and automation to make People programs more effective and scalable.
Champion effective AI use across Maze, including workflows and automation that improve how teams work.

Benefits

Health insurance with international coverage, vision, and dental, with 100% of the team member premium paid.
Free access to mental health care, unlimited virtual therapy sessions, and 24/7 access to resources.
Life and disability insurance, with 100% of the team member premium paid.
Flexible time off.
Meaningful equity.
Fully paid company retreats.
Company-provided MacBook.
16 weeks of paid family leave for birth or adoptive parents.
$500 per month for dependent health insurance coverage, or flexible use of the amount for benefits such as gym memberships, co-working spaces, food, or travel if the employee has no dependents to add.
$1,500 remote work setup fund.
Flexible work schedule with employees managing their own working hours.
Monthly Bonus.ly points for recognizing colleagues, redeemable for gift cards and more.
Virtual social engagements throughout the year.
Company swag.
Open, transparent culture with virtual coffee chats and bi-weekly all-hands meetings.