Vestiaire Collective

VP People

Vestiaire Collective  •  Paris, FR (Remote)  •  20 hours ago
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Job Description

Vestiaire Collective is the leading global platform for desirable pre-loved fashion and a pioneer in transforming how people consume fashion.
Our mission is simple: make circular fashion the norm, not the exception.
Through technology, expertise, and a highly engaged global community, we enable millions of people to buy and sell fashion in a more sustainable way.
Founded in Paris in 2009, Vestiaire Collective is now a globally scaled marketplace with offices in Paris, London, Berlin, New York, Singapore, and Ho Chi Minh City, and logistics hubs across Europe, Asia, and the US.
Today, we are a team of around 600 people from over 50 nationalities, united by a shared ambition: to drive meaningful change in the fashion industry.
Our values, Activism, Transparency, Dedication, Greatness, and Collective, shape how we build, collaborate, and grow every day.

About the Role

Based in our Paris office and reporting directly to the CEO, the VP People will lead Vestiaire Collective’s global People organization

The People function is structured around four core pillars, each led by experienced domain leads who own the strategy and execution of their respective areas:

  • Talent Acquisition

  • HR Operations & Payroll

  • HR Business Partnering

  • Workplace

As VP People, your role will be to lead the People organization whose role is to enable the business functions to over-achieve their objectives

Vestiaire Collective operates in a fast-moving and evolving environment, In this context, the VP People will play a key role in bringing clarity, consistency and strong People practices while remaining adaptable to changing business needs.

What You Will Do

Define and Lead the Global People Strategy

  • Define and drive Vestiaire Collective’s global People strategy and our long term vision, supporting the company’s business priorities and international footprint

  • Partner closely with the CEO and executive leadership team on organizational planning, leadership effectiveness and workforce strategy

Lead and Develop the Global People Organization

  • Lead and develop the People leadership team across Talent Acquisition, HR Operations & Payroll, HR Business Partnering and Workplace, worldwide

  • Support and empower domain leads who own the strategy and roadmap for their respective functions

  • Ensure strong alignment and collaboration across all People pillars

  • Foster a strong leadership culture within the People team and support the growth of your direct reports

Drive Organizational Effectiveness

  • Partner with Business Leadership to ensure teams are structured and supported to achieve their business objectives

  • Support leaders in building high-performing teams and strong management practices

  • Master internal communication to make the organisational changes understood by the teams

Strengthen HR Operations and Employee Infrastructure

  • Partner with HR Operations leadership to continuously improve processes, tools and operational efficiency, including onboarding, contract management, payroll coordination and HR systems

  • Oversee the global HR operations and payroll framework, ensuring reliable and efficient processes across all regions

  • Ensure compliance with employment regulations across Vestiaire Collective’s international footprint

Shape the Company’s Talent Strategy

  • Oversee the company’s global talent acquisition strategy, ensuring hiring practices support the long-term needs of the organization

  • Partner with the Talent Acquisition lead to maintain high standards of quality of hire and diversity

  • Support strategic and leadership hiring across the company when needed

Oversee Workplace & Employee Experience

  • Ensure the Workplace function supports a productive, collaborative and engaging work environment across offices, partnering with the Lead

  • Oversee workplace strategy across Vestiaire Collective’s global locations

  • Ensure workplace practices contribute to a strong and consistent employee experience

Foster a High-Performance and Fair Culture

  • Own and evolve key People programs including performance management, compensation philosophy and leadership development

  • Ensure fair, transparent and consistent people practices across the organization

  • Coach senior leaders on team management, difficult conversations and leadership development

Who You Are

  • 12+ years of HR / People experience, with significant experience (7+ years) in leadership roles

  • Proven track record of leading multi-disciplinary People teams, including functions such as Talent Acquisition, HR Operations, or HR Business Partnering

  • Strong business acumen with the ability to act as a strategic partner to executive leadership

  • Experience working in international organizations

  • Strong organizational design and change management capabilities

  • Solid understanding of core HR topics including:

    • compensation and rewards

    • performance management

    • employment law

    • HR operations and payroll

  • Comfortable operating in fast-paced environments where priorities evolve quickly

  • Excellent stakeholder management and ability to influence senior leaders

  • Direct, transparent communication style with strong leadership presence

Full professional proficiency in English required; French is a plus

What We Offer

  • Purpose-driven work at scale
    Join a company reshaping the fashion industry towards circularity, you directly contributes to reducing waste and extending the life of luxury items.
  • High-impact scope & ownership
    Work on products used globally, where your decisions have immediate, measurable impact on millions of users across 70+ countries.
  • A truly international environment
    Collaborate with a diverse team of 50+ nationalities across Paris, London, Berlin, New York, Singapore, and Ho Chi Minh City.
  • Career acceleration in a fast-moving scale-up
    Take ownership early, grow fast, and shape your path, as an expert or a future leader.
  • Learning & growth as a priority
    Dedicated budget, continuous feedback culture, and opportunities to work on cutting-edge topics (AI, marketplace dynamics, scalability, etc.).
  • Flexible ways of working
    Hybrid model (typically 2 days remote per week), with trust and autonomy at the core of how we operate.
  • Give back through action
    2 paid days per year to support a cause of your choice and actively contribute to positive impact beyond your day-to-day role.
  • Competitive compensation & benefits
    Including bonus, health coverage, lunch vouchers, Gym-Pass, and additional legal perks depending on your location.

Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds including women, people with disabilities, and other marginalized communities, are less likely to apply unless they meet 100% of the criteria.

At Vestiaire Collective, we believe diversity drives better decisions, stronger products, and more meaningful impact.
If this role excites you but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we still encourage you to apply, your perspective could be exactly what we’re looking for.

Vestiaire Collective is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

PS: We take candidate experience seriously, and your safety too !

Vestiaire Collective will only contact you through official email addresses ending in @vestiairecollective.com or no-reply@hire.lever.co
We will never:

  • Contact you via WhatsApp, Telegram, or similar platforms
  • Ask for payment or banking information at any stage of the process

If you receive a suspicious message, please report it to: talentacquisition@vestiairecollective.com

Vestiaire Collective

About Vestiaire Collective

The leading global online marketplace for desirable pre-loved fashion. Certified B Corporation. #LongLiveFashion.

Our mission is to transform the fashion industry for a more sustainable future by empowering our community to promote circular fashion.

Our platform is unique thanks to a rare inventory of 5 million items including 20,000 daily new-ins.

We currently have a diverse global team of 800 employees representing more than 50 nationalities. We stand by our values: community, activism, transparency, dedication and greatness, and are proud to be a Bcorp!

Vestiaire was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Paris with offices in Tourcoing, London, Berlin, New York, Hong Kong, Singapore, Lisbon, Seoul.

Find out more by downloading our app, checking vestiairecollective.com and following @vestiaireco on Instagram.

Industry
Fashion & Apparel
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Paris, FR
Year Founded
Unknown
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