VP OF HR & OPERATING PARTNER, BOSTON, US
March 12, 2025
The Appointed Executive
A Human Capital and Operations Leader with extensive cross-industry experience and a proven track record in driving strategic initiatives.
VP of HR & Operating Partner
The specific requirements for the search included prior experience in Private Equity, the ability to oversee all HR functions, and a proven track record of growing a firm with a headcount exceeding 200 people. Additionally, the ideal candidate needed to demonstrate experience liaising with key stakeholders within a PE firm, possess self-starter qualities, be a forward thinker, and have the drive to implement meaningful change.
HeadCount
Growth from 200-2000
AUM
Growth from $1.2BN-$10BN
THE REASON FOR THE SEARCH
A leading growth equity firm is considering a confidential search for a new Director, Head of HR. The current Head of HR, while competent and not a liability, has not fully aligned with the firm's entrepreneurial culture or established strong credibility with the Managing Directors. The role predominantly supports U.S. operations with some crossover into Europe. The firm is currently exploring the possibility and has not yet made any final decisions.
THE PRIVATE EQUITY FIRM
Confidential
THE PORTFOLIO COMPANY
Founded in 2014, the firm partners with software companies at critical growth inflection points. With over $10 billion in AUM and more than 140 platforms and 500+ add-on acquisitions, it invests in software companies across North America, Europe, and Israel. Their sector focus includes Big Data & Infrastructure, Cloud Business Apps, eCommerce, Healthcare SaaS, Integrated Software/Payments, and Security. The firm has offices in Boston, Kansas City, London, Paris, Madrid, and Tel Aviv.
THE SEARCH REQUIREMENTS
- Prior experience as Head of HR in a growth-focused organization
- Background in finance or private equity preferred, though not essential
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate flexibly
- Experience building scalable and repeatable HR functions
CHALLENGES
The existing Head of HR has struggled to establish credibility, lacks outgoing traits, and is not perceived as relationship-oriented, which has limited buy-in from Managing Directors. There is a need for a leader who can thrive in an entrepreneurial environment, demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, and effectively prioritize within a dynamic setting.
THOUGHTS ON THE CANDIDATE
“ The candidate is a phenomenal HR PE professional who can do HR within the firm and across the portfolio. She grew headcount from 200 – 2000 in a previous firm, has a strong understanding of the Private Equity industry, and is hands-on in driving change and improvements. She is passionate about all things HR, engaging, and the type of person who is always looking at ways to become even more efficient after hitting goals.”
~Haleema Hussain, Vice President, Raw Selection
THOUGHTS FROM THE SUCCESSFUL APPOINTEE
“Working with Raw Selection has been an extremely positive and refreshing experience. Haleema is incredibly knowledgeable about the PE space and is the consummate professional. Her follow-up with candidates and her follow-through with clients is detailed and thorough. Raw Selection offers the ultimate partnership within the full cycle recruiting process. I am so grateful that I worked with Haleema and the team to find my next executive role.”
~The Candidate
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