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We're looking to add our first VP, People to successfully partner with our Chief People Officer to establish and drive organizational strategy, manage critical people functions, and enable a high performing culture, all while providing an outstanding employee experience. This person will be a key contributor in helping us establish people programs to support the business as we continue to scale globally.

The Vice President, People will serve as a strategic leader, advisor, and culture champion for Payscale’s global team. This executive will own the strategy and execution of critical People functions like People Business Partners, Talent Aquisition, Total Rewards, DEIB, Employee Experience, and People Operations. As a member of the People Leadership Team and extended Executive Leadership Team, the VP, People will help shape and scale the culture, leadership, and organizational effectiveness of a high-growth SaaS company.

In this role, you won’t only be driving impact of the traditional people functions, but you’ll also be driving change within an industry. As a voice for our internal employees and a voice externally to our customers – your expertise and people + business mindset is crucial. We are looking for someone that is thinking about partnering with the business and crafting our People functions as a true business leader. That means you’re not only crafting strategies that allow our employees to thrive but you’re also enabling the business and our leaders to hit our strategic goals. This will require a metrics driven, business mindset that understands how to unlock the best out of our people and our organizations. In particular, the People Leadership team is responsible for setting organizational strategy and partnering with business leaders to build best-in-class teams that enable us to meet (& exceed!) our company objectives.

Key Responsibilities

People Strategy & Leadership

Partner with the Chief People Officer to develop and execute a People strategy aligned with Payscale’s business objectives and values.
Lead a team of People leaders across functions like HRBP, Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement, Total Rewards, etc
Support change management and organizational design to enable scale and agility across a hybrid and global workforce.
Practice data informed decision making, using HR metrics and data to identify trends and areas for improvement within the People org.

Culture & Employee Experience

Champion a high performance & people-first, inclusive culture.
Leverage engagement data and employee feedback to design programs and interventions that improve the employee lifecycle experience.
Embed Payscale’s values and guiding principles into programs, communications, and leadership behaviors.

Talent Development & Organizational Effectiveness

Drive the strategy for manager enablement, leadership development, succession planning, and performance management.
Foster a coaching culture that promotes growth, accountability, and feedback.
Guide strategic workforce planning and talent processes / practices across the organization.

People Operations & DEI

Partner with People Ops and Total Rewards to ensure operational excellence in compliance, policies, and systems.
Support the development and measurement of DEIB strategies that drive representation, equity, and inclusive practices.

Qualifications

12+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, with at least 5 years in executive-level roles in SaaS or high-growth remote tech environments.
Proven experience leading people strategy across distributed teams and scaling organizations through growth and transformation inclusive of M&A.
Deep knowledge of HR disciplines, including organizational development, change management, leadership coaching, performance management, and employee engagement.
Experience scaling teams and organizations globally in a remote environment.
Passion for equity, inclusion, and building high-performing, people-centric cultures.
Strong communication, executive presence, and influence skills.
Data-driven and systems thinker with a bias for action and continuous improvement.
Experience using HR & Business Systems including ADP, Culture Amp, Jobvite, Asana, Confluence and similar tools is strongly preferred.

Compensation

In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base salary range for this position is $221,400-$332,000, exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses. This position is also eligible for an annual corporate bonus of 30%. If you are hired at Payscale, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors – we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider any internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future & continued salary growth. We also offer a generous compensation and benefits package (more information on benefits listed below).

About Payscale

Payscale stands at the forefront of compensation data technology, pioneering an innovative approach that harnesses advanced AI and up-to-date and reliable market data to align employee and employer expectations. With its suite of solutions—Payfactors, Marketpay, and Paycycle—Payscale empowers 65% of Fortune 500 companies to make strategic compensation decisions. Organizations like Panasonic, ZoomInfo, Chipotle, AccentCare, University of Washington, American Airlines, and Rite Aid rely on its unique combination of actionable data and insights, experienced compensation services, and scalable software to drive business success. By partnering with Payscale, businesses can make confident compensation decisions that fuel growth for both their organization and their people.

Create confidence in your compensation. Payscale.

To learn more, visit www.payscale.com.

Location

Payscale has an employee centric remote-first model that provides you the flexibility to do your best work in a space that supports you, while also finding time to collaborate in person for the moments that matter.

In our remote-first model, employees can work from the location that works best for them. We do not have centralized corporate offices. Employees can choose to work from home, in company-paid co-working spaces, or any combination of the two that best suits their unique needs.

If you work from home, we recommend ensuring that you can meet the following technology, equipment and workspace requirements:

· High-Speed Internet - A stable broadband or fiber connection (satellite is highly discouraged) with a minimum speed of 100 Mbps in a dedicated workspace that has a reliable Wi-Fi signal.

· Device for Multifactor Authentication (MFA/2FA) - smartphone, tablet, etc.

When it matters (usually no more than a few times a year) we take the time to gather for in-person events.

Payscale has employees across the US, Canada, UK, The Philippines and Romania however we are currently unable to hire in the Quebec Province, Northern Ireland, and Hawaii.

Benefits and Perks

All around awesome culture where together we strive to live our 5 values:

· Data informed decision making.

· Customer first. Always.

· Succeed together.

· Relentless about results. Obsessed with excellence.

· Lead the change. Shape the standard.

An open and inclusive environment where you’ll learn and grow through programs and resources like:

· Monthly company All Hands meetings

· Regular opportunities for executive leadership exposure through things like AMAs

· Access to continued learning & development opportunities

· Our commitment to a continuous feedback culture which allows us to drive performance and career growth

· A growing network of Employee Resource Groups

· Company sponsored volunteer hours

· And more!

Our more standard benefits

· Flexible paid time off, giving you the opportunity to rest, relax and recharge away from work

· 14 Paid Company Holidays, includes 2 floating holidays (you choose!)

· A comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental, life, vision, disability, and life insurance covered up to 100% by Payscale

· Unlimited infertility coverage benefits through our medical plans

· Additional supplemental health benefits offered to you and your family

· 401(k) retirement program with a fully vested immediate company match

· 16 weeks of paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents

· Health Savings Account (HSA) options and company contributions each pay period

· Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options for pre-tax employee allocations

· Annual remote work stipend to be used on wellness or home office equipment

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We embrace equal employment opportunity. Payscale is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. It is our policy that employees will not be subjected to unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, marital status, sexual orientation, political ideology, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to: recruitment, hiring, transfers, promotions, training, discipline, termination, compensation and benefits, performance appraisals, education, and social and recreational programs.

We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply — we’d love to hear from you.

If you have a disability or impairment and need assistance with the application process, please email [email protected] for support.

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