VP Of People & HR

About Us

At Versa Networks, we're revolutionizing the way businesses connect, secure, and optimize their networks. Our mission is to secure anywhere, anytime access to anything. As a leader in Secure SD-WAN, SSE (Secure Service Edge), SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) and Next-generation Managed Services, we are empowering organizations across the globe to transform their IT infrastructure for the modern cloud era. Our innovative products enable enterprises to deliver a seamless, scalable, and secure digital experience, no matter where their users, devices, or applications are located. Founded by industry veterans and backed by premier venture capital firms, Versa is a market leader driving innovation and growth as it positions itself for a future IPO.

We believe in fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and customer success. Our team is comprised of passionate, forward-thinking professionals dedicated to driving the future of networking technology. We encourage creativity, offer opportunities for growth, and provide a dynamic environment where our people can thrive and make an impact.

At Versa Networks, we don't just build products - we build relationships, elevate businesses, and shape the digital future. Join us and be part of a fast-paced, cutting-edge company that's making a real difference in how the world connects and communicates.

About the Role

Versa Networks is seeking a VP of People to lead and scale our global HR function at a pivotal moment in the company's growth. With nearly 900 employees worldwide and a clear path toward IPO, we need a seasoned people leader who has done this before - someone who has built the HR infrastructure, org design, and people programs that a high-growth technology company needs to succeed at scale.

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will own the full people strategy for Versa. You will inherit a small but effective People team which has built a strong foundation. Your mandate will be to build on that foundation- implementing an HRIS, establishing job architecture and career frameworks, continuing to grow the HR team, and positioning Versa's people function for the demands of an eventually public company.

This is a high-impact, highly visible role for a leader who is equally at home rolling up their sleeves to solve a complex employee relations matter.

What You'll Do

People Strategy & Executive Partnership

• Serve as a trusted advisor and thought partner to the CEO and executive leadership team on all people-related matters.
• Develop and execute a multi-year people strategy aligned to Versa's growth trajectory, culture, and pre-IPO readiness.
• Lead organizational design and workforce planning as the company scales toward and beyond IPO.
• Partner with Finance on headcount planning, people-related costs, and board-level people metrics and reporting.

Team Leadership & HR Org Build

• Directly manage the Sr. Director of Talent Acquisition & People Operations, providing strategic direction and support for the recruiting and people operations functions.
• Assess current HR capacity and gaps to help level-up the HR and People org
• Set the tone for a people team culture that is employee-first, operationally excellent, and trusted across the organization.

HR Infrastructure & Systems

• Lead the evaluation, selection, and implementation of a company-wide HRIS to centralize employee data, automate workflows, and support global compliance.
• Ensure continued strength in our ADP Workforce Now environment for U.S. payroll; optimize for scale.
• Establish scalable HR policies, SOPs, and governance frameworks across multiple jurisdictions.
• Oversee compliant, consistent onboarding and offboarding processes globally.

Total Rewards & Compensation

• Design and implement a comprehensive job architecture and leveling framework to support career clarity, internal equity, and compensation consistency globally.
• Own compensation benchmarking and total rewards strategy; ensure Versa remains competitive across the markets where we hire.
• Oversee benefits strategy across U.S. and international markets, including equity administration and employee education on total compensation.
• Partner with Finance on compensation modeling and annual budget planning.

Talent & Performance

• Partner with the Sr. Director of TA & People Operations to ensure a high-quality, scalable talent acquisition function that supports the business.
• Design and drive a performance management framework that is practical, consistent, and fosters a culture of continuous feedback and accountability.
• Build manager effectiveness and leadership development programs that strengthen Versa's bench.
• Establish career development pathways that drive retention and support internal mobility.

Compliance & Employee Relations

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment law across all U.S. jurisdictions; partner with local counsel and PEO/EOR providers for international locations.
• Provide strategic oversight on employee relations matters - supporting the team on day-to-day issues and engaging directly on complex or sensitive cases.
• Maintain executive oversight of separation processes and global termination practices, partnering with legal as needed.
• Lead the company's readiness for public company HR compliance obligations.

Culture & Employee Experience

• Champion Versa's culture and values across a distributed, global workforce.
• Build an employee listening strategy - surveys, focus groups, stay interviews - and translate insights into meaningful, visible action.
• Partner with leadership on change management as the company grows and approaches IPO.