Vice President of People and Culture

Job Description

Job Description

About Merlin Group

Merlin Group operates at the intersection of cyber innovation, national security, and technology-driven transformation. With a mission to accelerate the adoption of high-impact technologies across the U.S. public sector and regulated commercial markets, Merlin is uniquely structured around three core tenets – Invest, Enable, and Scale – each designed to address a specific stage of the technology lifecycle. Together, our affiliates – Merlin Ventures, CGC, and Merlin Cyber – form a flywheel that builds enduring capability for customers, partners, and the broader cyber ecosystem, operationalizing technological advancement into mission-ready, enterprise-grade solutions.

At Merlin, we believe our strength lies in our people. Team members are encouraged to be creative, collaborative, and nimble, pursuing paths to deliver the cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions that our customers rely on. From next-generation cyber defense to secure cloud and AI, we are united by one purpose – transforming innovation into mission impact.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a dynamic, business-minded Vice President of People & Culture to lead our organization’s operations in the areas of recruiting, hiring, onboarding, offboarding, employee relations, employee development & engagement, HR reporting & compliance, compensation administration, performance management, and related activities. This is a hands-on role for a forward-thinking leader who can operationalize people strategy to support business goals, foster a high-performance culture, and build and reliably manage scalable, efficient HR systems and processes. As a mature but agile organization, we’re looking for someone to help us grow and evolve while maintaining the entrepreneurial spirit that drives our success.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Business Partnership : Partner with executives and managers to assess organizational needs, workforce planning, and talent alignment to optimize business performance.
• Team Leadership : Lead and mentor existing P&C staff to ensure strong execution.
• Recruiting & Talent Acquisition : Oversee and enhance recruiting, hiring, and onboarding processes to attract and retain top talent.
• Employee Engagement & Retention : Build programs and initiatives that foster employee satisfaction, motivation, and retention.
• Performance Management : Strengthen performance management systems to ensure accountability, recognition, and continuous improvement.
• Compensation & Benefits : Advise executives on compensation and benefits programs to attract and reward talent and oversee related operations.
• Learning & Development : Drive leadership and professional development initiatives that support growth and skill-building across.
• Compliance & Risk Management : Implement processes and best practices to ensure compliance with employment laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Employee Relations : Manage employee relations matters with integrity and discretion.
• Policy & Process Improvement : Streamline and modernize P&C policies, processes, and systems to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Reporting & Analytics : Implement and manage P&C systems and reporting to provide actionable insights for executive and board decision-making.
• Culture Stewardship : Champion the company’s values and culture, modeling collaboration, agility, and accountability across all teams.

Qualifications

Success Attributes

Benefits & Perks

We want to empower and inspire employees to be and do their best. Our workdays are dynamic, collegial, and fun. Our office features multiple places to work unconstrained by typical office barriers. Our wellness package provides access to an on-site gym and includes medical, dental, and vision insurance along with options for FSA and EAP. We offer 401(k) with employer match, unlimited PTO, and a culture respectful of the reality that not everything in one’s personal life is guaranteed to happen only after hours.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.