Vice President of People

About Synapticure

As a patient and caregiver-founded company, Synapticure provides instant access to expert neurologists, cutting-edge treatments and trials, and wraparound care coordination and behavioral health support in all 50 states through a virtual care platform. Partnering with providers and health plans, including CMS' new GUIDE dementia care model, Synapticure is dedicated to transforming the lives of millions of individuals and their families living with neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and ALS.

The Role

Synapticure is seeking a strategic and dynamic Vice President (VP) of People to join our executive leadership team. In this critical role, you will shape and lead a people-first culture that supports our mission of delivering exceptional, patient-centered care. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will develop and execute innovative HR strategies that attract, develop, and retain top talent across a growing organization.

You will play a pivotal role in scaling our team, establishing and refining HR operations, building leadership pipelines, and advancing employee experience and engagement. This is a high-impact opportunity to embed equity, inclusion, compliance, and operational excellence across all aspects of the employee lifecycle. You’ll ensure our people practices reflect the highest standards of care, both for our employees and the communities we serve.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience in healthcare and high-growth startup environments, is passionate about building inclusive cultures, and has a proven track record of developing forward-thinking people strategies that power organizational success.

Job Duties – What you’ll be doing

• Develop and lead a comprehensive people strategy aligned with Synapticure’s mission, values, and growth goals.
• Build and manage a high-performing HR and recruitment team.
• Design and implement cost-effective talent acquisition, onboarding, and retention strategies.
• Lead succession planning and leadership development initiatives.
• Implement compensation and benefits programs that are competitive and aligned with market benchmarks.
• Oversee performance management processes, including reviews, development plans, and feedback systems.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and employees on HR-related matters.
• Lead diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives that reflect our patient-first values.
• Promote employee engagement through surveys, recognition programs, and feedback channels.
• Establish policies and procedures for positive employee relations and grievance resolution.
• Champion a culture of psychological safety, collaboration, and continuous learning.

• Oversee HR operations, including payroll, benefits administration, and HRIS management.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including HIPAA.
• Implement healthcare-specific compliance processes, including credentialing and licensure tracking.
• Use data and analytics to monitor HR metrics and guide decisions.
• Manage HR budgets and resources with efficiency and transparency.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive HR experience, with significant leadership in high-growth or startup environments.
• Proven success building and scaling people operations, talent development, and HR systems from the ground up.
• In-depth knowledge of employment laws, healthcare HR practices, and compliance, including HIPAA.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strategic thinker with a data-informed, people-first mindset.
• Experience implementing HRIS and other scalable people systems.
• Passion for healthcare innovation and building purpose-driven teams.

• Relentless focus on patients and caregivers. We are determined to provide an exceptional experience for every patient we have the privilege to serve, and we put our patients first in everything we do.
• Embody the spirit and humanity of those living with neurodegenerative disease. Inspired by our founders, families, and personal experiences, we recognize the seriousness of our patients’ circumstances and meet that challenge every day with empathy, compassion, kindness, joy, and most importantly – with hope.
• Seek to understand, and stay curious. We start by listening to one another, our partners, our patients, and their caregivers. We communicate with authenticity and humility, prioritizing honesty and directness while recognizing we always have something to learn.
• Embrace the opportunity. We are energized by the importance of our mission and bias toward action.

Travel Expectations

This is a remote-first role with expected travel for team offsites, leadership meetings, and company-wide events, primarily in Chicago, IL.

Salary & Benefits

-Competitive salary, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

-Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

-401(k) plan with employer matching.

-Remote-first work environment with home office stipend.

-Generous PTO and sick leave.

-Professional development and leadership growth opportunities.