Vice President, Human Resources

About the Company

Our client, Drawbridge, is a cybersecurity and governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) platform serving private equity firms and financial institutions. Founded in 2018 and backed by Francisco Partners, the company has scaled to approximately $30M in ARR and continues to grow through both organic expansion and strategic tuck-in acquisitions. With a seasoned executive team and strong private equity backing, Drawbridge is positioned for continued growth and value creation over the next several years.

Location: Remote – East Coast Preferred

Position Overview

Drawbridge is seeking a Vice President of Human Resources to serve as the company’s senior HR leader and help strengthen the next phase of its people infrastructure. This role is well suited for an experienced HR leader who enjoys building and refining foundational HR processes while supporting a growing organization.

The VP of HR will partner closely with the CEO and leadership team on organizational priorities while overseeing the company’s people operations, including employee relations, HR compliance, performance management, and core HR processes. Success in this role requires someone who can operate both strategically and tactically.

This individual will serve as the organization’s primary HR leader and trusted advisor to leadership, helping ensure the company’s people strategy, culture, and operations are aligned with business objectives and future growth.

Key Responsibilities

HR Strategy & Executive Partnership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and leadership team on people strategy, leadership effectiveness, and organizational health.

• Provide guidance on talent development, succession planning, and performance management frameworks.

• Act as a “CEO whisperer” and strategic sounding board on complex people and organizational issues.

HR Operations & Compliance

• Ensure the organization maintains strong compliance with employment laws and regulatory requirements.

• Maintain and continuously improve HR policies, procedures, and the employee handbook.

• Ensure HR systems and infrastructure (e.g., HRIS, ATS) support organizational needs and operational efficiency.

• Support diligence readiness and HR infrastructure for potential future investment or exit scenarios.

Employee Relations & Manager Support

• Serve as the primary resource for employee relations matters, conflict resolution, and performance management support.

• Provide coaching and guidance to leaders and managers on people management issues.

• Ensure consistent and fair application of policies across the organization.

Performance Management & Talent Development

• Manage and evolve performance management processes, including tools such as talent assessments and nine-box reviews.

• Identify high-potential employees and partner with leadership on development opportunities.

• Support leadership capability building across the organization.

Talent Operations & Recruiting Support

• Oversee recruiting operations and ensure an effective candidate and onboarding experience.

• Partner with hiring managers and leadership to ensure strategic workforce planning.

• Coordinate recruiting processes with external partners when needed.

Culture & Organizational Health

• Reinforce a high-performance culture aligned with the company’s values and growth objectives.

• Partner with leadership to strengthen employee engagement, retention, and communication.

• Support company initiatives that strengthen collaboration and culture across a remote-first workforce.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience.

• Experience leading HR within a private equity-backed portfolio company or high-growth technology environment.

• Proven experience building and operationalizing HR infrastructure in scaling organizations (75–300 employees).

• Experience in employment law, compliance, and HR operations.

• Demonstrated experience managing employee relations and supporting executive leadership.

• Experience working directly with senior leadership and boards in growth or exit-oriented environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting organizations through private equity growth or exit readiness.

• Experience working in SaaS, cybersecurity, or technology environments.

Leadership Characteristics

• Hands-on operator who is comfortable rolling up their sleeves.

• Strong business acumen and ability to partner with executives.

• Confident communicator who can provide thoughtful pushback when needed.

• High emotional intelligence and ability to navigate complex people dynamics.

• Entrepreneurial mindset and comfort operating in a lean environment.

Reporting Structure

• Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (final reporting structure may evolve)

• Direct Report: Office Manager / Administrative Lead