Vice President of People

About Nanit

Nanit revolutionizes parenting by leveraging advanced AI, extensive real-world sleep data, and clinical insights to empower parents with clear, confident understanding of their baby's early development. Trusted by over a million families and supported by $125 million in funding, Nanit is pioneering predictive parenting intelligence.

At Nanit, your contributions impact millions worldwide. Our compact, dedicated team of scientists, engineers, and parents share a commitment to making early childhood more manageable, healthier, and interconnected. Join us if you want to create technology that truly makes a difference.

Role Overview

We are looking for a strategic, people-focused Vice President of People to join our leadership team and oversee the complete people function globally. This role is ideal for a seasoned HR leader experienced in scaling people programs at fast-growing tech companies, with a strong background in managing international teams. The VP will blend strategic insight with practical execution, cultivate a unique company culture, advise senior leaders, design organizational structures, and develop competitive compensation and benefits frameworks. Collaborating closely with the Chief Legal & Administrative Officer and executive team, this leader will steer people strategy, organizational design, and workforce planning to align with our global goals while fostering a high-performing, employee-centric environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute Nanit's global people strategy, partnering with senior leadership on talent, culture, and organizational effectiveness.
• Create and expand international people programs that enhance engagement, recognition, retention, and performance.
• Manage the entire employee lifecycle including onboarding, development, evaluations, and offboarding.
• Drive organizational design and workforce planning to support scalable growth, defining team structures, reporting lines, and staffing needs worldwide.
• Develop and manage global compensation and benefits policies, including benchmarking, salary bands, incentive schemes, and equity plans.
• Serve as the primary leader for employee relations globally, guiding managers on performance management, career growth, and feedback.
• Oversee all HR operations and compliance across regions, including HRIS, payroll, benefits, policy management, and PEO coordination.
• Lead the annual performance review and compensation planning process ensuring fairness and alignment with business objectives.
• Manage the global talent acquisition team to attract and retain diverse, high-performing talent while delivering excellent candidate experiences.
• Promote Nanit's culture and values, providing trusted HR partnership to senior management to nurture an inclusive, transparent, and high-trust workplace.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 12 years in progressive HR leadership roles, with at least three years at a senior level in a growth-stage technology firm.
• Demonstrated success managing global teams across diverse countries and time zones with knowledge of international labor laws.
• Expertise in organizational design tailored for scaling organizations, including role definition and dynamic workforce planning.
• In-depth experience crafting compensation and benefits programs, salary structures, and total rewards; familiarity with equity and option plan administration is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, statutory compliance, HRIS systems, payroll, and benefits administration.
• Exceptional relationship management skills with a proven ability to influence leaders across organizational levels.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills suited for executive audiences.
• High emotional intelligence, blending empathetic decision-making with discretion.
• Balanced strategic mindset and operational capability, thriving under tight deadlines and fast-paced conditions.

Perks and Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule based in NYC, with three days onsite per week.
• Remote work option during August.
• Flexible paid time off policy supporting employee autonomy over time management.
• Equity options allowing participation in company growth.
• Paid parental leave available for all new parents.
• Employee discounts on Nanit products.
• Work-from-home stipend provided.
• Monthly team events fostering community and engagement.

Compensation and Equal Opportunity

The role offers a salary range from $220,000 to $250,000 annually, in addition to equity, comprehensive benefits, and unlimited paid time off. Benefits include healthcare coverage, 401(k), disability insurance, and life insurance. Compensation decisions take into account experience, location, and relevant job factors.

Nanit is committed to equal opportunity employment and welcomes candidates regardless of age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status.