So, what’s the role?

Kin is seeking a Vice President of People to elevate our people function. Reporting to our Chief HR Officer, the VP, People will lead HR partnership, learning and development, employee engagement and Kin’s diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging strategy to enable Kin to continue to be recognized as a great place to work. The VP, People will balance strategy and consultation with execution in a highly collaborative, entrepreneurial culture. 

As a capable people leader, you will coach, develop, and support the growth and development of your team. This is a fantastic opportunity to define the future of the employee experience at Kin. Come join us as we build a progressive people function, working alongside strong partners leading talent acquisition and total rewards/HR operations. 

Kin is a remote-first company, with offices in Chicago, Illinois and St. Petersburg, Florida. Occasional travel to our downtown Chicago headquarters can be expected. We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including flexible time off, equity, and a 401k match. 

A day in the life could include: 

• Coaching and advising HRBPs on employee relations matters. 
• Developing and implementing a comprehensive learning strategy to build strong people leaders. 
• Partnering with leaders on organizational strategy and talent management. 
• Supporting onboarding of new leaders and team facilitation. 
• Partnering with the HR leadership team to develop and deliver integrated DEIB strategy. 
• Building playbooks for highly engaged remote teams. 
• Identifying and implementing HR operational improvements and collaborating with other HR functions to align on processes related to Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, etc.  
• Sharing, advising, and being a thought leader in the areas of employee experience, engagement, retention, and recognition. 
• Building capability in positive employee relations, enabling our leaders and teams to do their best work in a supportive and productive environment.
• Cross-functional sharing of information to deepen business relationships and people team effectiveness.
• Partnering closely with Finance & HR leadership to strengthen business performance through effective programs for attracting and retaining high caliber talent. 
• Identifying top talent and working with leadership to accelerate development and readiness for broader roles.

I’ve got the skills… but do I have the necessary ones?

• 12+ years of experience across HRBP, HR generalist, learning & development roles in high-growth, tech-driven companies
• 8+ years experience managing teams, including managing managers.
• Demonstrated experience building and leading performance management, learning & development, and talent management programs. 
• Direct experience partnering with senior leaders and executives. 
• Built or matured an HRBP function, personally delivering high-quality partnership and effectively leading organizational change. 
• Have successfully built and led diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
• Experience in start-up/high-growth companies and in established, mature functions - you know what it can look like at scale and what’s needed now. 
• Demonstrated results in building highly effective and engaged remote teams. 
• Balance of leadership presence with approachability, ability to build strong relationships, exceptional communicator and presenter.
• Proactively identify opportunities and implement appropriate solutions.
• Resourceful; able to prioritize and flex to quickly adjust to changing priorities.
• Trusted advisor and confidante, acting with unquestioned integrity, discretion and confidentiality.
• Strong working knowledge of employment law and compliance requirements. 
• Expert employee relations experience in distributed teams. 
• Direct experience supporting or establishing teams outside the US is a plus.
• Great balance of strategic focus and vision with practical execution. 
• Thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. Flexible and adaptable. 
• Results oriented, take accountability for delivering results and measuring impact, and love working collaboratively within and outside the team. 

Bonus Points:

• Public and private sector experience, tech and/or insurance industry desirable. 

Oh, and don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! 

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Flexible PTO policy 
• Very generous equity options and 401K
• Parental Leave
• Continuing education and professional development 
• Disability and Life Insurance 
• The excitement of joining a high-growth Insurtech company and seeing your work make an impact