VP People (Maternity Leave Cover)

Description Join the future of mobility. Help build the platform that's changing how cities move. NoTraffic is the world’s leading mobility platform, transforming intersections into connected infrastructure that improves flow, boosts safety, and prepares cities for the autonomous era. We are looking for an experienced VP People to lead our global People organization through its next phase of growth and scale. This is a temporary maternity leave replacement role for an expected period of 6-8 months. This role is responsible for defining and executing the company’s People strategy, leading a global team across HR and Talent Acquisition, and partnering closely with executives to build a high-performing organization. The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking, strong leadership capabilities, operational excellence, and the ability to effectively support a growing global workforce. Your day-to-day will look like: Partner with the executive team to shape and execute the company’s People strategy in alignment with business objectives. Lead, coach, and develop a global People organization across HR and Talent Acquisition functions. Define and implement people policies, frameworks, and best practices that support business growth and organizational effectiveness. Drive company-wide processes including performance management, compensation planning, talent management, organizational design, and employee engagement. Partner with leaders across the organization on workforce planning, leadership development, organizational changes, and employee relations. Ensure compliance with employment laws and HR practices across global locations, including the U.S. Oversee Talent Acquisition strategy and execution to support hiring goals and business growth. Lead People Operations and workplace-related activities, including oversight of office administration, facilities management, and ad hoc operational projects as needed. Leverage data and insights to support decision-making and continuous improvement across the organization. Maintain a hands-on leadership approach, providing direct support on critical business and people matters when needed. Requirements 10+ years of progressive HR/People experience, including senior leadership roles in high-growth technology companies. Experience building and scaling People functions in fast-growing startup or scale-up environments. Proven experience leading and developing global HR and Talent Acquisition teams. Significant experience supporting U.S.-based employees, managers, and employment practices. Deep knowledge of employment law, employee relations, compensation, organizational development, and performance management. Strong experience partnering with executive leadership and influencing organizational decisions. Strategic mindset combined with strong operational execution capabilities. Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills. Fluent English and Hebrew, with exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Willingness to travel internationally as needed.