VP, People

VP Of People 9am Health is entering an exciting stage of growth as we scale our business, expand our client base, and build the organization needed to support what comes next. We're looking for a VP of People to serve as the executive leader of our People function across Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, and People Operations. This is a highly strategic and hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-moving startup environment and knows how to build while operating. You'll partner closely with our executive team to connect People strategy to business strategy; from workforce and headcount planning to organizational design, compensation, leadership development, culture, and talent. We need a compassionate, pragmatic leader who brings strong judgment, earns trust quickly, and can balance the needs of our people with the realities of a rapidly scaling business. You'll inherit a strong foundation and team, and will have the opportunity to build the systems, structure, and leadership practices that will enable 9am Health to scale thoughtfully and sustainably. This role reports to our COO and leads the People team across a blended workforce of 250+ employees and contractors spanning clinical, corporate, and technical functions. What You'll Own People Strategy & Organizational Leadership Talent, Leadership & Culture Compensation & People Operations What We're Looking For 10+ years of progressive People/HR leadership experience, including 5+ years leading People functions at the Director, VP, or equivalent executive level. Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Development, or a related field is a plus. Proven experience building and scaling People functions in high-growth startup environments, ideally through significant organizational change and growth. Experience with scaling a clinical workforce in healthtech, telehealth, or another regulated environment a plus. Demonstrated ability to operate as a strategic business partner to founders, executives, and Boards. Deep experience with organizational design, workforce planning, compensation, talent strategy, and people operations. Experience leading and developing teams across multiple disciplines, including HR, Talent Acquisition, and/or People Operations. Strong business and financial acumen, with the ability to connect decisions to company strategy, budget, and business outcomes. Exceptional judgment and discretion, particularly when navigating complex employee relations, organizational changes, and other sensitive matters. A highly hands-on, builder mentality with comfort setting strategy while also rolling up sleeves to make things happen. Proactive communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to build trust across executives, managers, and employees. Experience managing a distributed and/or blended workforce across multiple states. What You Can Expect At 9am Health At 9am Health, you'll join the exciting environment of a startup with the stability of highly experienced founders that have successfully built a business from scratch. We foster a collaborative learning mindset and a passion for improvement. You'll work with a brand-new product alongside a small, flexible team of people eager to shape technology, infrastructure, and culture. Our team members are spread across the globe, with physical sites in San Diego, California, and Vienna, Austria, but we value your culture regardless of where you work. Additionally, we provide a professional development budget and support continuing education, empowering our team to grow alongside the company. Team members have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on chronic disease management and patient outcomes while contributing to a collaborative, mission driven culture focused on improving healthcare accessibility and affordability. Full-Time/W2 Positions Only: We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, along with flexible PTO and work from home options.