Bitwarden

SaaS

VicePresident,HumanResources

San Francisco, California, United States Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Director candidates.

The Brief

“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.

SaaS
Eligibility Requirements

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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