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Scooter Sabel, MS, PHR

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VP, Compensation and People Operations at Applied Systems
📍 San Francisco, California, United States

Scooter Sabel is a VP of Compensation and People Operations at Applied Systems, specializing in building and leading HR functions during periods of high growth. With a background in startups and mid-sized firms, he has a Masters degree and a PHR certification. Colleagues describe him as professional, efficient, and detail-oriented.

Outside of his professional life, Scooter is a family man who recently welcomed his second son, Cooper. He enjoys connecting with his university alumni network, having attended gatherings with former classmates from the University of Puget Sound.

He was one of the first 10 employees at Vouch Insurance, playing a key role in scaling the company through significant milestones.

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Experience
11 Years
Current Role
VP, Compensation and People Operations
Job Level
Senior
Location
San Francisco, California, United States
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Scaling People Operations
His career has focused on building HR functions from the ground up in fast-growing startups and mid-sized companies during moments of intense scaling.
Compensation Strategy
His current role as VP of Compensation involves creating and implementing compensation frameworks to support business strategy and talent retention.
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Career

Work history

7-2025
VP, Compensation and People Operations
Applied Systems
8-2021
Startup Advisor
PeopleTech Partners
1-2019 - 6-2025
VP, People (HR+ Recruiting)
Vouch Insurance
9-2018 - 12-2018
Senior People Partner (HRBP)
Funding Circle US
2-2017 - 8-2018
People Partner (HRBP)
Funding Circle US
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Education
2014 - 2014
Master's Degree
Golden Gate University
2006 - 2010
BA
University of Puget Sound
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