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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 2 days Pursuit's roles stay open a median of 36 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 91% of Pursuit's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Pursuit
- moderate 3 stale, 1 reposted of 11 open
- Hiring momentum
- 15 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Pursuit's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Pursuit.
About this role
The VP of People at Pursuit will lead the HR function as the organization scales, focusing on both strategic and tactical HR responsibilities. This role involves full-cycle recruiting, shaping company culture, designing compensation structures, and managing HR operations while working closely with leadership. The position requires a hands-on approach to build and refine HR processes and programs that support the growth of the company.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Pursuit as an employer.
What you need
- 10+ years in HR, with experience as a generalist or HR leader at a growth-stage company
- Proven ability to operate as a 'one-person department'
- Strong track record in compensation design, recruiting, and culture-building
- Excellent judgment in navigating ambiguous, sensitive situations
- Ability to context-switch quickly and prioritize across competing topics
- Experience managing or coordinating with contingent/contract recruiters
Nice to have
- Experience with AI is a plus but not required
What you get
- Competitive compensation in base, plus bonus and a full benefits package
- 401k plus match
- Unlimited PTO and an all-Pursuit week-long holiday the last week of December
- Great culture where transparency, respect, teamwork, and kindness are valued
- Opportunity to work at the intersection of tech and social impact
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of team size or structure, which may impact workload
- The role requires a balance of strategic and operational tasks, which may be demanding
- Compensation range is flexible based on candidate experience, which may lead to variability in offers
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Listed by Pursuit on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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