As our VP, People, you will:

• Lead the overarching human resources and talent management initiatives at Noodle, fostering a dynamic culture of growth and development
• Craft an adaptable compensation framework and holistic rewards strategy to remain competitive in our industry; perform audits and present strategic approaches for annual planning
• Take charge of the entire employee journey, from onboarding to offboarding, leveraging data-driven insights to continually enhance each stage of the employee lifecycle
• Develop and advocate for people-centric policies aligned with our core values, ensuring compliance and financial integrity
• Drive excellence in management practices, encompassing performance evaluation, talent assessment, employee engagement, development programs, and career progression
• Oversee diversity, equity, and inclusion best practices throughout the candidate and employee experience, cultivating an environment of belonging at Noodle
• Collaborate closely with leadership and hiring managers to optimize team structures and recruitment strategies
• Own the efficient operation of People systems, technology, and analytics, aligning with organizational needs and fostering continuous improvement
• Streamline processes and systems, providing comprehensive documentation, communication, and training to deliver exceptional service to Noodlers
• Lead and nurture the People Team, directly managing professionals across Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Benefits and Payroll, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and Employee Experience

You have:

• 10+ years of People/Human Resources experience with 2+ years of experience managing direct reports
• Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree is a plus
• Strong business orientation and a bias towards action and problem-solving
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees
• Demonstrated success with gaining credibility and partnering collaboratively with internal and external customers on all levels of an organization
• Metrics-driven professional who possesses the ability to meet KPIs and make data-driven decisions
• Knowledge and practical application of state and federal employment laws (EEO / Affirmative Action, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, FLSA, Title VII, etc.)
• Exceptional knowledge across the whole employee lifecycle from onboarding, performance management, leadership development, organization design and development, talent management, remuneration & benefits, and employment relations
• Proficiency in UKG Pro and ability to quickly learn HRIS systems
• Detail-oriented, possessing excellent planning and organizational skills, and excellent leadership, listening, and communication skills with the ability to relate to employees at all levels of the organization
• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills with an ability to effectively communicate and interact with all levels of management
• Proven ability to successfully manage a team with strong leadership and team coaching skills
• Working knowledge of Google Workspace (Docs, Slides, Sheets)
• Ability to work effectively in dynamic, rapidly changing, team-based environment

Noodle Benefits:

• Hybrid work environment - work from our beautiful New York City office for at least 3 days a week and the remainder of the week from the comfort of your home office!
• 401K + match, bonus potential, and equity opportunities
• Tools you need on us! Mac is our computer of choice
• Our insurance plan offers medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability coverage, plus supplementals for all employees and dependents
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• 3 weeks paid vacation + 10 paid holidays + paid sick leave
• Monthly Gym stipend and membership to premium medical services like Eden Health
• Monthly mobile connectivity stipend
• Access to mental health services like Ginger and Talkspace
• Annual education stipend for lifelong learning
• Growth - we pride ourselves on creating environments where employees can be themselves and grow within and around the company