VP, People

Campus • New York, NY

91d • $175,000 - $225,000

About The Position

The Vice President, People will serve as a key member of Campus’s executive leadership team and a strategic architect of the company’s next phase of growth. This role is both visionary and operational; responsible for shaping the long-term people strategy that enables scale, drives performance, and deepens cultural impact across the organization. As a strategic partner to the CEO, CLO, and senior leadership, the VP, People will define how Campus attracts, develops, and retains exceptional talent while building the infrastructure and leadership capability needed to sustain rapid growth. This leader will set direction across the full employee lifecycle, from organizational design and leadership development to engagement, culture, and total rewards, ensuring that people strategy is a core enabler of business success.

Requirements

• 10-15 years of progressive HR leadership experience, including 5+ years in a senior/executive role and covering multi-site, operationally complex businesses (tech, hospitality, services, or retail preferred).
• Proven track record of leading and scaling people functions in a dynamic and fast-growing organization.
• Strong background in performance management, workforce planning, HR operations, and culture/engagement initiatives.
• Skilled at balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
• Exceptional business acumen, data orientation, and ability to influence at the executive level.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive organizational performance by refining and executing a comprehensive talent and performance strategy that creates clarity, accountability, and sustained development across all levels.
• Forecast and shape workforce strategy through proactive planning, organizational design, and succession initiatives that anticipate business needs and enable long-term scalability.
• Elevate culture and engagement by designing programs that strengthen belonging, purpose, and connection, ensuring employees feel inspired and invested in the company’s success.
• Lead change and transformation by driving alignment, communication, and adoption across major organizational initiatives, ensuring stability and focus through growth and transition.
• Optimize people operations by overseeing HR systems, benefits, compliance, and total rewards with a focus on automation, scalability, and data-driven decision-making.
• Design scalable processes that balance operational rigor with a people-first philosophy, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and excellence across all people programs.
• Advise and influence leadership as a trusted partner to the CEO, CLO, and executive team on organizational health and talent strategies.
• Inspire and mentor a high-performing People team, fostering collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement throughout the function.

Benefits

• A compensation package that includes a base salary ($175,000 - $225,000) + equity grant.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) match.
• Fertility benefits via Carrot.
• Flexible Time Away + paid holidays.
• In-office lunches for our NY Office (dog friendly).
• A hybrid work schedule (Mon & Fri remote; Tues-Thurs in-office).
• Social events - happy hours, birthday celebrations, holiday parties, & more!
• Opportunity to make an impact – you’ll be an integral player in bringing our vision to life.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees