Sysdig is seeking a strategic, business-oriented Vice President of Human Resources to lead our global People organization during an exciting period of transformation at Sysdig.
Reporting to (INSERT), this hands-on executive will serve as a trusted advisor to the executive leadership while shaping the people strategies that enable business success and foster a high-performing, engaged culture. The successful candidate will balance strategic leadership with operational excellence, leading a lean, global HR organization dedicated to delivering an exceptional employee experience, strengthening leadership capability, and building programs that attract, develop, reward, and retain outstanding talent.
This role oversees a Global Team of Human Resources Business Partners, Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, HR Operations & Technology, Employee Experience and Communications across a globally distributed workforce —and the successful leader will remain personally engaged in the company's highest-impact people initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with the CEO and executive leadership team to develop and execute people strategies that support business growth, organizational effectiveness, and company transformation.
- Lead and develop a Global People organization, ensuring scalable, data-driven, and business-focused HR programs across all core HR disciplines.
- Own the company's Total Rewards strategy, including executive compensation, global compensation philosophy, benefits, and innovative equity programs that attract and retain exceptional talent.
- Lead management support for the Board's Compensation Committee, partnering closely with Finance, Legal, external advisors, and Board members on executive compensation, equity, governance, and leadership matters.
- Serve as a trusted coach to executives on organizational design, leadership effectiveness, talent planning, succession, and change management.
- Partner across the executive team on workforce planning, organizational health, culture, employee engagement, and leadership development.
- Continue advancing modern HR capabilities through AI-enabled processes, workforce analytics, and scalable technology solutions.
- Ensure global compliance while balancing business objectives across multiple countries and regions.
Qualifications
- 15+ years of progressive Human Resources leadership experience, including senior leadership within a high-growth technology company.
- Experience leading a global HR organization in a privately held, venture-backed and/or private equity-backed company.
- Demonstrated success shaping organizational culture, developing leaders at all levels, and creating compelling employee experiences that reinforces company values while driving engagement, performance, and retention.
- Expertise in Executive Compensation, Board governance, Compensation Committee leadership, and private company equity strategy.
- Demonstrated experience designing and administering strategic equity programs, including executive and broad-based equity, retention programs, and long-term incentive plans.
- Experience leading globally distributed teams and building strong partnerships across multiple regions, cultures, and time zones while fostering alignment, collaboration, and an inclusive employee experience.
- Proven success leading organizations through transformation, organizational change, and positioning companies for their next stage of growth and maturity. ● Exceptional executive presence, judgment, and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
- Strong business and financial acumen, with a proven ability to partner effectively with CEOs, executive leadership teams, Finance, and Legal.
What Success Looks Like
The successful candidate will be an executive who thinks like a business leader first and an HR leader second—someone who combines strategic vision with operational excellence, is equally comfortable working with executives and with employees across the organization, and is passionate about building a culture where exceptional people can do their best work. They will bring the judgment to influence the company's most important decisions and the humility to roll up their sleeves and deliver results alongside a lean, high-performing team.
When you join Sysdig, you can expect
Extra days off to prioritize your well-being
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a 3% company match
Maternity and Parental Leave
Mental health support for you and your family through the Modern Health app
Full health benefits package for you and your family
The U.S. annual salary range for this full-time position is between 000,000 and 000,000 USD/year. Actual offers may be higher or lower than this range based on a variety of factors, including your work location, job-related experience and education.
We would love for you to join us! Please reach out even if your experience doesn't perfectly match the job description. We can always explore other options after starting the conversation. Your background and passion will set you apart, especially if your career path is different.
Sysdig values a diverse workplace and encourages women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. Sysdig is an equal-opportunity employer. Sysdig does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.
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