Vice President of People

Private Equity | Real Assets, Energy & Infrastructure

Location: Greater Los Angeles Area

Comp: $225,000 – $300,000 base + bonus

A highly regarded, vertically integrated private equity platform focused on real assets, energy, and infrastructure is seeking a Vice President of People to lead and evolve the HR function across a growing investment organization.

This is a high-impact, highly visible role for a true builder. The firm is well-capitalized, institutional-grade, and operating at scale, but the opportunity is not about maintaining an overly built-out HR machine. It’s about partnering closely with senior leadership to shape a thoughtful, modern people function that can support continued growth across both the corporate and operating sides of the business.

The Opportunity

Serve as the senior HR leader for a performance-driven private equity environment
Partner directly with Managing Directors and executive leadership as a strategic thought partner to the business
Build and elevate the people function across talent, organizational design, performance management, compensation, and employee experience
Create scalable HR infrastructure, processes, and programs that fit a lean, entrepreneurial platform
Balance strategy with execution: this is a hands-on leadership role, not one built around delegation alone
Bring strong judgment, presence, and EQ to a sophisticated, fast-moving organization

Ideal Background

10+ years of progressive HR / People leadership experience
Experience within private equity, real assets, real estate investment, or a similarly sophisticated investment environment
Track record building, upgrading, or transforming HR infrastructure in a growth-oriented organization
Comfortable operating in a lean environment with a mix of strategic and hands-on work
Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and build trust quickly
High emotional intelligence, sound judgment, and a practical, business-minded approach

This is not an administrative HR role, nor is it the right fit for someone looking to sit above the work. The firm is seeking a polished, entrepreneurial HR leader who can operate as a true partner to leadership, build where needed, and bring both strategic perspective and executional follow-through.

High Country Search Group

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Vice President of People