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Process Optimization Specialist

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Velocity Global

Velocity Global

501-1,000 employees

Global HR solutions for international hiring

Consulting
Real Estate

Mid

Remote in Canada

Fully remote based in North America (United States or Canada).

Category
Quality Control & Compliance
Supply Chain Management
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Looker
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • In-depth experience with lean methodologies such as five whys, value stream mapping, and customer journey maps
  • 3 or more years of experience in technology, operations, finance, industrial engineering, or similar focused on process transformation
  • Experienced with storytelling and executive presentations to pitch the transformative opportunities, request resources where needed, illustrate the potential value, and celebrate the wins
  • Intermediate level proficiency with data analysis, including using Sheets or Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets)
  • Familiarity with business intelligence tools like Looker is a huge plus!
  • Collaborative and inquisitive in nature
  • Positive-sum and team player
  • Comfort working in a high growth, operationally intensive environment where the only constant is change
Responsibilities
  • Evaluate existing processes with flow charts, value maps, metrics, time studies, and customer journey maps
  • Determine the most impactful gaps and opportunities to redesign improved end state workflows to transform our business
  • Create efficiency-first user experiences that improve for trainability, repeatable success, minimal variance, and a high assurance of quality
  • Lead continuous improvement programs to create new opportunities, determine prioritization, and activate the working groups to guide action
  • Test hypotheses, run experiments, and implement process changes for the continuous improvement of our operation to reduce defects and friction throughout the user lifecycle
  • Use analytical tools, frameworks, and skills to develop evidence-based strategies to influence multiple teams' roadmaps without formal ownership or authority over resources

Velocity Global offers human resource solutions for businesses looking to hire employees internationally. They act as a global employer of record (EoR), helping companies comply with local employment laws while providing payroll, benefits, and retention services. Their unique combination of services, including flexible office space solutions through Upflex, sets them apart from competitors. The goal is to simplify global hiring and support businesses in expanding their workforce worldwide.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$500M

Headquarters

Denver, Colorado

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

12%

2 year growth

7%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Velocity Global's strategic acquisitions, such as Insight Risk Technologies, expand their service offerings and market reach.
  • The appointment of experienced executives like Jeff Woolard as CFO and Ann-Christel Graham as Chief Revenue Officer signals strong leadership and a focus on sustainable growth.
  • Their new brand identity and product UI reflect a commitment to innovation and scaling, which can attract top talent and new clients.

What critics are saying

  • Layoffs, such as the recent 14% workforce reduction, could indicate financial instability or mismanagement, affecting employee morale.
  • The competitive landscape of global HR solutions is intense, with numerous players vying for market share, which could impact Velocity Global's growth.

What makes Velocity Global unique

  • Velocity Global's comprehensive HR solutions, including international hiring, payroll, benefits, and flexible office space, set it apart from competitors who may only offer fragmented services.
  • Their Global Work Platform™ enhances compliance and payroll management through a single, integrated system, providing a technological edge over traditional HR solutions.
  • Recognition as a Leader in Everest Group’s PEAK Matrix® Assessment for EOR Solutions underscores their market impact and capability, distinguishing them from other EOR providers.

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