Vice President of People Operations & Talent Acquisition

Vice President of People Operations & Talent Acquisition

Modern Health is a mental health benefits platform for employers. We are the first global mental health solution to offer employees access to one-on-one, group, and self-serve digital resources for their emotional, professional, social, financial, and physical well-being needsall within a single platform. Whether someone wants to proactively manage stress or treat depression, Modern Health guides people to the right care at the right time. We empower companies to help all their employees be the best version of themselves, and believe in meeting people wherever they are in their mental health journey.

Modern Health is backed by investors like Kleiner Perkins, Founders Fund, John Doerr, Y Combinator, and Battery Ventures and raised more than $170 million in less than two years, making Modern Health the fastest entirely female-founded company in the U.S. to reach Unicorn status.

More about our culture and what you can expect when you join the team :

• It Takes a Village culture. Modern Health has a unique and unabashed culture centered around high empathy and high accountability - with a drive to win. We are energized by bringing together the best talent in the industry to achieve audacious goals focused on making mental health a strength and priority for all.
• We have an obsession to win. We are highly ambitious and passionate about the work that we do. We take pride in delivering excellence and our personal best and we continuously innovate to uniquely solve our customers' needs.
• We are accountable and can rely on each other. We are a team and hold ourselves and each other accountable. We believe in transparent communication and continuous feedback to foster a culture of trust, reliability, and growth.
• We demonstrate empathy. We have a supportive and diverse culture where we bolster and uplift each other as we pursue our lofty goals. We encourage selflessness and a willingness to support others, fostering a collaborative and respectful environment.
• We exhibit a bias towards action. This is a fast-paced environment. We jump into problems and initiate solutions. We empower our people to make decisions and experiment, iterate, and repeat until we get it right.

Modern Health is a fully remote workforce and a hyper-growth company that is often recognized for its excellence, winning awards such as World's Most Innovative Companies of 2023 by Fast Company, Top 25 Companies of San Francisco 2023, and 2023 Well-Being Trailblazer Award. To protect our culture and help our team stay connected, we require overlapping hours for everyone. While many roles may function from anywhere in the worldsee individual job listing for moreteam members who live outside the Pacific time zone are expected to work at least six hours between 8 am and 5 pm Pacific time each workday.

We are looking for driven, creative, and passionate individuals to join in our mission. An inclusive and diverse culture are key components of mental well-being in the workplace, and that starts with how we build our own team. If you're excited about a role, we'd love to hear from you!

The Role

As the Vice President, People Operations & Talent Acquisition, you will be a key leader of the People Team and a strategic partner to the executive leadership team. You will lead the team focused on People Operations and Talent Acquisition, ensuring operational excellence, compliance, and a world-class employee experience as we continue to scale. This role oversees all aspects of people operationsincluding compensation administration, total rewards, payroll, HRIS, leaves, and recruitingwhile leading, coaching, and developing a distributed team. You will partner closely with our People Business Partners to deliver advice, coaching, and data to our functions across the company and support their talent needs.

You will drive the design and implementation of scalable processes, systems, and programs that support Modern Health's growth, foster an inclusive and engaging culture, and ensure we attract, develop, and retain top talent. This is a highly visible leadership role that requires a balance of operational expertise and a passion for people-first, data-driven decision making.

This position is not eligible to be performed in Hawaii.

What You'll Do

Lead, develop, and inspire the People Operations and Talent Acquisition teams, fostering a culture of high performance, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Oversee the design, implementation, and administration of compensation and total rewards programs that are competitive, equitable, and aligned with Modern Health's values and business objectives

Ensure accurate and compliant payroll operations and benefits administration for a distributed, remote workforce

Own the HRIS strategy, ensuring data integrity, process automation, and system enhancements to support business needs

Develop and execute innovative talent acquisition strategies to attract, engage, and hire top talent across all functions and levels

Partner with executive leadership and cross-functional teams (e.g., Legal, Finance, IT) to drive organizational effectiveness, change management, and workforce planning initiatives

Champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) in all people programs and processes

Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees, providing guidance on complex employee relations, organizational design, and performance management matters.

Monitor and analyze people metrics, trends, and best practices to inform strategy and drive continuous improvement

Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations

Represent Modern Health's values and mission in all internal and external interactions

Who You Are

10+ years of progressive experience in Human Resources, with at least 5 years in people operations leadership roles, ideally in high-growth, remote-first environments. Health tech experience a plus

Deep expertise in compensation administration, total rewards, payroll, HRIS, and talent acquisition

Proven experience leading and developing high-performing, distributed teams and collaborating across functions

Demonstrated success in designing and scaling people operations and talent acquisition strategies in dynamic, fast-paced organizations

Strong knowledge of employment law, regulatory compliance, and HR best practices

Experience with HRIS and people systems (e.g., Rippling, Greenhouse, Pave or similar)

Exceptional organizational, analytical, and project management skills.

High emotional intelligence, integrity, and ability to handle sensitive information with discretion

Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills.

Comfortable with ambiguity and adept at leading through change

Passion for Modern Health's mission and a commitment to fostering an inclusive, people-first culture

Benefits

Fundamentals :

Medical / Dental / Vision / Disability / Life Insurance

High Deductible Health Plan with Health Savings Account (HSA) option

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Access to coaches and therapists through Modern Health's platform

Generous Time Off

Company-wide Collective Pause Days

Family Support :

Parental Leave Policy

Family Forming Benefit through Carrot

Family Assistance Benefit through UrbanSitter

Professional Development :

Professional Development Stipend

Financial Wellness :

401k

Financial Planning Benefit through Origin

But wait there's more!

Annual Wellness Stipend to use on items that promote your overall well being

New Hire Stipend to help cover work-from-home setup costs

ModSquad Community : Virtual events like active ERGs, holiday themed activities, team-building events and more

Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement