VP of People
Posted on 11/9/2023
Locations
Remote
Experience Level
Entry
Junior
Mid
Senior
Expert
Desired Skills
Data Analysis
Communications
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
CategoriesNew
Finance & Banking
Requirements
- Experience leading people at a venture-backed startup of similar scale
- 15+ years of progressive People leadership experience in fast-paced and innovative environments
- Strong understanding of remote work dynamics and best practices
- Demonstrated success in building and implementing talent development programs
- Excellent knowledge of HR laws and regulations across North America
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (Master’s degree preferred)
- Professional HR certifications (e.g., SHRM, HRCI, CHRP) preferred
Responsibilities
- Lean in with senior roles to help ensure we are hiring the best person for the role
- Oversee the end-to-end recruitment process, from job postings to onboarding
- Develop and maintain a strong employer brand to attract the best candidates
- Ensure employees have access to resources and opportunities for career growth
- Support managers in talent development and succession planning
- Build a high performing company culture that rewards results. Design processes and systems which reinforce our goals and are efficient
- Support executives and departmental leaders in fostering and developing talent
- Implement performance improvement plans as necessary
- Cultivate a remote work culture that is inclusive, vibrant, and celebrates diversity
- Organize virtual team-building activities and initiatives to enhance employee engagement
- Address employee concerns and proactively work to resolve issues
- Ensure company compliance with all federal, state, provincial and local employment laws
- Update and maintain HR policies and procedures to reflect best practices and evolving remote work standards
- Collaborate with leadership to design competitive compensation and benefits packages
- Manage and optimize employee benefits programs, including healthcare, 401K / RRSP plans, and more
- Utilize data-driven insights to make informed decisions and improve HR processes
- Regularly report on key HR metrics to the executive team
Desired Qualifications
- Experience leading people at a venture-backed startup
- Experience in the entertainment industry
- Experience with remote work
- Experience with talent acquisition and recruitment
- Experience with performance management
- Experience with employee engagement and culture
- Experience with HR compliance and policy management
- Experience with benefits and compensation
- Experience with data and analytics
- Experience with talent development and training