VP - People

##### PURPOSE OF JOB The Vice President of People at Sight Sciences will serve as a strategic leader responsible for shaping and executing the company’s people strategy to support its mission of transforming eyecare through innovative technologies. This role will drive organizational effectiveness, foster a high-performance culture, and ensure that Sight Sciences attracts and retains top talent in the medical device and healthcare technology sectors. ##### ##### MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - **Strategic Leadership** - Develop and execute a comprehensive People strategy aligned with business goals and company values. - Serve as a trusted advisor to the executive team on all people-related matters. - Champion a culture of inclusion, innovation, and performance. - Provides change management coaching to successfully embrace opportunities of scale and growth. - **Culture & Values** - In collaboration with the Executive Leadership team, cultivate and sustain a purpose-driven, inclusive, and high-integrity culture that reflects Sight Sciences’ mission and values. - Lead initiatives that reinforce employee connection, belonging, engagement and recognition across all levels of the organization. - **Talent Acquisition & Development** - Lead talent acquisition efforts to attract and retain top-tier, diverse talent across all functions. - Oversee leadership development, succession planning, and career pathing programs. - Implement scalable learning and development initiatives to support employee growth and retention. - **Organizational Design & Workforce Planning** - Partner with senior leaders to optimize organizational structure and workforce planning. - Drive change management initiatives to support business transformation and growth. - Support Enterprise Risk Management Initiatives. - **Performance & Engagement** - Design and manage performance management systems that promote accountability and development. - Lead employee engagement strategies and action plans to enhance satisfaction and retention. - **Total Rewards & Compliance** - Oversee global compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs to ensure competitiveness and equity. - Ensure compliance with federal, state, and international labor laws and regulations. - Prepare for and participate in board committee meetings to build out and enhance Executive Compensation. - **People Operations & Systems** - Continuously evaluate and optimize HR systems, processes, and data analytics to support decision-making and scalability. Explore new ways of working. - Develop policies in line with the strategic goals of the organization. - Lead the People team, mentoring HR leaders and fostering a collaborative, high-impact function. - Carry out all duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Company in accordance with Company policies, procedures, and applicable laws and regulations governing our business practices. ##### QUALIFICATIONS - **EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS** - Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or related field. - Master’s degree or MBA preferred. - **EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS** - 8 – 10 years of progressive HR leadership experience. - Minimum 15 years of experience in the People / Human Resources domain. - Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing HR teams. - Prior experience in MedTech and/or Life Sciences is a plus. - **OTHER QUALIFICATIONS** - - Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and a data-driven mindset. - Deep expertise in talent management, organizational development, and employee relations. - Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels while maintaining a high level of integrity. - Ability to maintain confidentiality while handling highly sensitive information - Passion for building inclusive, values-driven, high-performing cultures. - Familiarity with HRIS platforms and modern HR technologies. ##### PHYSICAL DEMANDS Standing or sitting for long p…