VP, People

TJM Labs is at a pivotal inflection point in its growth trajectory, and the VP, People represents a rare opportunity to build the people function that will define the company’s next chapter. TJM Labs is looking to hire its first dedicated HR executive—a strategic operator who can translate leadership vision into scalable infrastructure, own the talent agenda end-to-end, and serve as a genuine thought partner to the CEO and CSO at a moment when getting the people function right will determine the company’s ability to grow.

On the operational side, this individual will build TJM Labs’s people function from the ground up—establishing HRIS infrastructure, compensation frameworks, benefits programs, compliance processes, and recruiting operations capable of supporting rapid headcount growth. Strategically, the VP, People will quarterback organizational design decisions, workforce planning, and the cultural architecture needed to attract, develop, and retain the talent TJM Labs needs to scale. This is not a steady-state HR role; it requires someone who can build what the business needs today while laying the foundation for what comes next.

In the near term, the VP, People will prioritize standing up foundational infrastructure—HRIS selection and implementation, policy development, benefits design, and talent acquisition operating rhythms. Over time, the mandate will expand to encompass organizational development, leadership coaching, and the scalable HR playbooks that will carry TJM Labs through its next phase of growth. This individual will have significant autonomy in shaping TJM Labs’s people strategy and will work closely with the CEO and CSO.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

Own end-to-end recruiting operations —from ATS selection and job architecture through offer management and structured onboarding—building a repeatable, high-quality hiring engine capable of supporting rapid headcount growth across all functions.

Partner with the CEO, CSO, and functional leaders to develop annual and rolling workforce plans that align hiring priorities with TJM Labs’s growth strategy, organizational design, and financial plan.

Build and implement structured interviewing frameworks and onboarding programs that deliver a consistent, high-quality experience and give new team members a meaningful head start from day one.

Develop and maintain a strong employer brand and proactive talent pipeline through strategic sourcing partnerships, candidate relationship management, and a compelling narrative about what makes TJM Labs a destination for top performers.

Establish recruiting metrics and reporting cadences —including time-to-fill, offer acceptance rate, and quality-of-hire indicators—to drive continuous improvement and surface actionable data for leadership decision-making.

HR Infrastructure, Systems & Compliance

Evaluate, select, and implement a scalable HRIS platform that centralizes people data, automates core workflows, and provides the reporting infrastructure needed to manage a growing workforce with precision and efficiency.

Develop and codify TJM Labs’s core HR policies and documentation —including an employee handbook, compensation guidelines, PTO and leave frameworks, and contractor agreements—ensuring full compliance with applicable federal and state regulations.

Oversee employment compliance across all workforce types —full-time employees, domestic contractors, and international contractors—ensuring every practice and agreement adheres to relevant labor law requirements across all applicable jurisdictions.

Establish a payroll and HR operations function with clear ownership, documented processes, and reliable execution across pay cycles, benefits administration, and onboarding and offboarding workflows.

Audit and remediate gaps in existing HR practices as TJM Labs transitions from founder-led people management to a structured, scalable HR function—identifying and closing risks proactively before they constrain growth.

Organizational Scaling & Leadership Partnership

Serve as a strategic thought partner to the CEO and CSO on organizational design, reporting structures, leadership development, and the people decisions that will shape TJM Labs’s culture and trajectory through its next phase of growth.

Build and deploy performance management infrastructure —designing review cycles, goal-setting frameworks, and feedback mechanisms that drive accountability, reward high performance, and create a clear development path for every team member.

Design and execute a leadership development agenda that strengthens TJM Labs’s management bench, equips leaders with the tools and coaching they need to lead effectively through rapid scaling, and builds internal capability over time.

Anticipate organizational inflection points proactively identifying the structural, process, and talent gaps that could constrain TJM Labs’s ability to scale—and developing targeted plans to address them before they become …