Vice President People and Culture
Quick answer
College Track is hiring a hybrid Vice President of People and Culture based in Oakland, CA, paying $200,000–$225,000 to lead organizational design, talent architecture, and enterprise-wide people strategy.
- Role
- Vice President People and Culture
- Organization
- College Track
- Location
- Oakland, CA (Hybrid)
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $200,000 – $225,000
- Category
- Human Resources
The role
College Track is seeking a visionary Vice President of People and Culture to serve as the chief architect of its human capital ecosystem. This executive role will oversee organizational design, talent strategy, and change management to support the organization's mission-driven, distributed workforce. The VP will act as a strategic partner to the executive leadership team, fostering a culture of high performance, accountability, and inclusivity. The ideal candidate will possess deep experience in scaling people functions and navigating complex organizational growth.
What you'll do
- Own and evolve the multi-year enterprise People Strategy aligned with organizational goals.
- Lead organizational design efforts and workforce planning to support scale and accountability.
- Design and institutionalize integrated, scalable systems across the employee lifecycle.
- Elevate employee relations as a strategic capability to mitigate risk and enable leadership effectiveness.
- Drive internal communications, leadership development, and organizational culture initiatives.
What it takes
- 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in scaling organizations.
- Expertise in systems thinking, organizational design, and enterprise-level change management.
- Proven ability to coach and influence C-suite leaders and stakeholders.
- Strong analytical fluency to drive data-informed decision-making.
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or HR certification (SPHR/SHRM-SCP) preferred.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Extensive benefits including health care, work-life balance, and financial security; up to 27 discretionary time off days (sick and vacation) and 28 paid office closures and holidays in the first year.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote or in-office?
This is a hybrid role based in Oakland, CA, where a local presence is strongly preferred to support organizational effectiveness.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation range for this full-time exempt position is $200,000 to $225,000, depending on experience.
What level of experience is required for this Vice President position?
Candidates must have 15+ years of progressive leadership experience with a proven track record of architecting people functions in complex or scaling organizations.
How should interested candidates apply?
Interested candidates should apply by completing the Talent Profile form hosted by DSG | Koya via the link provided in the job description.
How to apply
Apply directly on College Track's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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