Senior Vice President of People

Summary

Join Synapticure as their Senior Vice President (SVP) of People and lead their executive leadership team. You will shape a people-first culture, develop innovative HR strategies, and attract, develop, and retain top talent. This pivotal role involves scaling the team, establishing HR operations, building leadership pipelines, and advancing employee experience. You will embed equity, inclusion, compliance, and operational excellence across the employee lifecycle, ensuring people practices reflect high standards. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in healthcare and high-growth startups, a passion for inclusive cultures, and a proven track record of developing people strategies. This is a remote-first role with some travel to Chicago.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree preferred
• 12+ years of progressive HR experience, with significant leadership in high-growth or startup environments
• Proven success building and scaling people operations, talent development, and HR systems from the ground up
• In-depth knowledge of employment laws, healthcare HR practices, and compliance, including HIPAA
• Strong communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution skills
• Strategic thinker with a data-informed, people-first mindset
• Experience implementing HRIS and other scalable people systems
• Passion for healthcare innovation and building purpose-driven teams

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a comprehensive people strategy aligned with Synapticure’s mission, values, and growth goals
• Build and manage a high-performing HR and recruitment team
• Design and implement cost-effective talent acquisition, onboarding, and retention strategies
• Lead succession planning and leadership development initiatives
• Implement compensation and benefits programs that are competitive and aligned with market benchmarks
• Oversee performance management processes, including reviews, development plans, and feedback systems
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and employees on HR-related matters
• Lead diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives that reflect our patient-first values
• Promote employee engagement through surveys, recognition programs, and feedback channels
• Establish policies and procedures for positive employee relations and grievance resolution
• Champion a culture of psychological safety, collaboration, and continuous learning
• Oversee HR operations, including payroll, benefits administration, and HRIS management
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including HIPAA
• Implement healthcare-specific compliance processes, including credentialing and licensure tracking
• Use data and analytics to monitor HR metrics and guide decisions
• Manage HR budgets and resources with efficiency and transparency

Benefits

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Remote-first work environment with home office stipend
• Generous PTO and sick leave
• Professional development and leadership growth opportunities