Salary Range: 130000 to 170000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement people strategies that align with business goals, supporting the scaling of teams and functions in a dynamic environment.
• Marketplace Operations Expertise: Show a strong interest in understanding how marketplace business models work and leverage this knowledge to drive talent acquisition and management strategies that support our growing marketplace and agile staff.
• Scaling and Structure: Lead the transition from a founder-led organization to a structured framework, building out teams, processes, and systems that support sustainable growth and scalability.
• Culture and Engagement: Define and nurture Empowerly’s culture by designing initiatives that promote employee engagement, recognition, and a sense of belonging. Lead efforts to continually assess and evolve the company’s culture to support high performance and employee satisfaction.
• Total Rewards Strategy: Design and implement a comprehensive total rewards strategy, including compensation, benefits, and recognition programs, to attract and retain top talent.
• Executive Team Collaboration: Work closely with the executive team to drive company-wide initiatives and ensure alignment across all functions and departments.
• Cross-Group Collaboration: Foster a collaborative environment by working effectively across various teams and departments to ensure cohesive strategy execution and seamless integration of new functions.
• Performance Management: Lead the design and implementation of performance management systems that align with business objectives and promote a culture of feedback, development, and accountability.
• Direct Leadership: Manage a direct report and provide them with the necessary support and development opportunities to grow within their role.
• Independent HR Leadership: Work independently to lead the People function, making strategic decisions and implementing best practices that align with the company’s goals.
• Advisor Collaboration: Leverage access to an experienced advisor to refine people strategies and enhance the overall effectiveness of the People function when needed.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilize qualitative and quantitative data from engagement surveys, 1:1s, and other sources to create effective and empathetic people programs that enhance the employee experience.
• Compliance and Best Practices: Ensure all policies and practices are in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, effectively communicated, and implemented throughout the organization.
• Technology and Systems: Own and evolve our people tech stack, including HRIS, payroll, engagement, and performance management systems to ensure integrated systems that scale efficiently. Tech Stack includes Google, Slack, Rippling, Greenhouse, Sequoia, Checkr, etc. 

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in a People/Human Resources function within a high-growth, scaling organization, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Deep understanding of recruiting and the scaling of human capital
• Proven ability to build and scale HR teams and functions in a Series B to C or later stage company with similar team sizes.
• Strong interest in and understanding of marketplace operations.
• Proven experience working effectively with executive teams to drive strategic initiatives.
• Excellent cross-group collaboration skills, with the ability to work seamlessly across various teams and departments.
• Ability to work independently and lead the People function, making strategic decisions that align with company goals.
• Experience managing direct reports and supporting their growth and development.
• In-depth understanding of HR best practices, employment laws, and experience with marketplace operations.
• Strong strategic thinking and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across all levels of the organization.
• Experience with Google, Rippling, Sequoia Benefits, Lever, etc. and other platforms 
• Knowledge of People Ops related to international W2 employees and international contract workers
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment and adapt quickly to changing business needs.

Empowerly’s Recent Achievements

• In February 2024, Empowerly raised $17 million in a funding round led by Conductive Ventures, bringing our total funding to $30+ million.
• Empowerly’s proprietary technology, The Empowerly Score, sets us apart by using predictive machine-learning models to evaluate and improve student outcomes, guiding students on how to strengthen their college applications.
• Joined the Sequoia marketplace in July 2023, providing services as an employee benefit to working parents.