VP Human Resources

Vivani Medical, Inc

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Alameda, California, US on site Until 8/21/2026 10+ years exp First posted April 3, 2026 Last posted April 3, 2026
Job description

As the Head of Human Resources, you’ll oversee all HR functions, including talent acquisition, performance management, training, compensation, benefits, and employee relations. You champion Vivani's culture and values and partner with leadership across the organization to ensure HR programs align with company operational objectives. You identify and explore trends in HR to enhance employee experience, meet evolving organizational needs, and create innovative programs. This person reports to the COO.

 

Responsibilities

 

  • Develop and implement policies and programs.
  • Develop, monitor, and implement a people management strategy.
  • Partner with senior leadership to develop and drive HR strategy, tackling projects and programs at all levels.
  • Oversee employee lifecycle events from onboarding to offboarding, turning feedback into actionable insights to enhance the employee experience.
  • Direct compensation and benefits programs.
  • Consult and advise leaders on all HR focus areas, including recruitment, performance management & retention, compensation and rewards, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEI and B), employee relations, benefits, training, and people development.
  • Other projects and assignments as directed by the COO.

Requirements

  • 10 years of HR experience, including 5 years at small publicly traded companies
  • 5 years of experience working in biotech or pharma
  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related fields (example: Psychology or Organizational Behavior)
  • Certification as Senior Professional, HR, or Senior Certified Professional HR
  • Experience partnering and working with senior leadership to empower, influence, and drive change
  • In-depth knowledge about HR practices and employment/labor legislation
  • Experience working with Boards of Directors and Compensation Committees
  • Experience in successfully designing and deploying new HR initiatives
  • Skilled communicator, both written and verbal, with excellent MS Office skills
  • Comfortable with hands-on operational work as well as strategizing
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship

Benefits

  • Medical (10 plans to choose from)
  • Dental and Vision
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with $500 company contribution
  • 401K with Company Safe Harbor Match: 100% /up to 4%
  • Life Insurance
  • Long Term Disability
  • Home Office Stipend
  • On-site EV charging
  • Commuter benefits

Salary range: $210-260K. Final compensation will be determined on job-related factors such as experience, education, and training.

About this role

Summary

Oversee HR functions, develop policies, partner with leadership, enhance employee experience.

Job title

VP Human Resources

Experience level

10+ years

Minimum experience

10+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Alameda, California, USA; remote work not specified

Salary

$210k–$260k

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

HR practicesemployment lawHR initiativesleadership partneringMS Office

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

talent acquisitionperformance managementcompensationemployee relationsHR strategy
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Alameda, CA, USA

On-site City