Bitwarden
SaaS
VicePresident,HumanResources
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“Vice President, Human Resources at Bitwarden. Skills: people infrastructure architect, full employee lifecycle ownership, talent acquisition strategy, performance management, total rewards, culture development, recruiting, developing talent, retaining talent. Serve as the primary architect of our people infrastructure during a period of significant organizational growth. Own the full employee lifecycle — from talent acquisition strategy to performance management, total rewards, and culture”
What You'll Achieve.
hold the team accountable to measurable outcomes and service-level expectations; accelerate time-to-productivity
Industry & Context.
located in the U. S., preferably Eastern time zone, We do not offer visa sponsorship at this time
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3+ years in a director-level, VP or senior HR business partner role, Prior experience in a high-growth technology or SaaS company, Prior experience scaling through a growth, Demonstrated success building HR infrastructure (systems, processes, policies) from the ground up or in a high-change environment, Deep knowledge of employment law, compensation practices, and benefits administration, business comfortable working cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, and the executive team, Excellent interpersonal and communication, high EQ with the ability to build trust at all levels of the organization, Bachelor's degree
Nice to Have
Prior experience at PE and/or VC-backed SaaS companies is strongly preferred, HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP) preferred
What You'll Do.
Serve as the primary architect of our people infrastructure during a period of significant organizational growth
Own the full employee lifecycle — from talent acquisition strategy to performance management
Ensure the company can recruit
and retain the talent
Hold the HR team accountable to measurable outcomes and service-level expectations
Serve as a player-coach — willing to be hands-on across all HR disciplines while developing existing HR team members
Partner with Finance to manage the HR department budget
Identify efficiency opportunities as the function scales
Serve as the primary escalation point for complex
or high-risk employee relations matters including misconduct allegations
harassment complaints
and performance disputes
Advise managers and executives on handling performance issues
and involuntary separations in a manner that is legally sound and consistent with company values
Partner closely with Legal/General Counsel on matters that carry litigation risk
or require formal legal guidance
Coach people managers on giving effective feedback
Serve as a cultural steward — design and champion employee engagement surveys and action planning
Develop manager capability through structured training programs
leadership development
Maintain and update employee handbook
Oversee onboarding programs that accelerate time-to-productivity and reinforce cultural values from day one
Manage employee relations matters with sound escalate appropriately and document thoroughly
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with Finance to manage the HR department budget; Partner closely with Legal/General Counsel on matters that carry litigation risk, regulatory exposure, or require formal legal guidance; comfortable working cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, and the executive team
Communication Scope
Excellent interpersonal and communication
Full Job Description
Bitwarden is the trusted identity security leader for millions of users worldwide, empowering enterprises, developers, and individuals to securely manage and share sensitive information anywhere. Bitwarden makes it easy for all users to extend robust security across their devices with password management, secrets management, and passwordless and passkey innovations. The company is headquartered in Santa Barbara, California with team members located across the globe. Learn more at bitwarden.com. Reporting to the CFO, the Vice President of Human Resources will serve as the primary architect of our people infrastructure during a period of significant organizational growth. This leader will own the full employee lifecycle — from talent acquisition strategy to performance management, total rewards, and culture — ensuring the company can recruit, develop, and retain the talent. This is a builder's role requiring both strategic vision and hands-on execution. This is an all remote team and we're looking for someone located in the U.S., preferably Eastern time zone. We do not offer visa sponsorship at this time. RESPONSIBILITIES HR Team Leadership hold the team accountable to measurable outcomes and service-level expectations. Serve as a player-coach — willing to be hands-on across all HR disciplines while developing existing HR team members Partner with Finance to manage the HR department budget, including headcount, systems, and program spend; identify efficiency opportunities as the function scales. Employee Relations Serve as the primary escalation point for complex, sensitive, or high-risk employee relations matters including misconduct allegations, harassment complaints, and performance disputes. Advise managers and executives on handling performance issues, disciplinary actions, and involuntary separations in a manner that is legally sound and consistent with company values. Partner closely with Legal/General Counsel on matters that carry litigation risk, regulatory e
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