Vice President - People

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Newsela

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Education • K-12 Education • Instructional content

201 - 500 employees

Founded 2013

💰 $100M Series D on 2021-02

Description

• The VP of People will play a pivotal role in shaping the organization’s HR strategy and ensuring its alignment with business objectives. • This leadership position oversees talent acquisition, talent management, and people operations. • The VP of People is a driver of organizational culture, talent optimization, and HR operational excellence, partnering with senior leadership to deliver impactful results. • Develop and execute HR strategies that align with the company’s mission and growth objectives. • Lead HR initiatives during periods of structural or cultural change, providing strategic guidance and maintaining employee engagement throughout transitions. • Serve as a trusted advisor to C-suite leadership, leveraging HR insights to influence business decisions and enhance organizational effectiveness. • Oversee strategies for talent acquisition, retention, and development to meet evolving business needs. • Champion a vibrant, inclusive organizational culture, assessing and evolving it to reflect company values and strategic priorities. • Streamline HR processes, including payroll, benefits, and compliance, ensuring operational efficiency and alignment with best practices. • Use HR analytics to drive planning, measure HR initiative impact, and continuously improve HR performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field. • 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in senior HR leadership roles with people management experience. • Proven success in delivering HR initiatives that align with and support business goals. • Experience in leading organizational transformation and effectively managing change. • Strong capability to partner with executive leadership as a trusted advisor. • Expertise in programs for talent acquisition, employee engagement, and leadership development. • Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all organizational levels. • Proficiency in leveraging data and analytics for HR strategy and decision-making. • Preferred experience in dynamic, growth-oriented organizations undergoing transformation or restructuring. • Preferred demonstrated success in driving measurable outcomes in HR initiatives and cultural enhancement. • Preferred strong knowledge of employment laws and compliance requirements.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Access to the world’s leading medical experts for healthcare (pets included!). Discounts and resources to stay healthy: mind, body, and soul. • Work From Home: Almost all of our roles are fully remote - tech stipend included! • Supporting ALL Families: Supplemental programs and time off to take care of your family and yourself. • Time Off: Flexible PTO to recharge, including Sabbatical Leave • Inclusive Experiences: Robust DEIB curriculum, Identity & Experience Groups (Affinity Groups + Employee Resource Group), Authentic & Transparent conversations with Executive Leadership Teams, and integration of DEIB lens across Talent lifecycle processes. • Professional Development: Holistic Learning & Development Programs that enable meaningful & inclusive experiences, programs that build future-focused competencies, cohort & community learning sessions that foster a sense of belonging, and individual development plans aligned with your personal and professional aspirations to turn goals into reality. • Make A Difference: No matter your role or department, the work you do each day helps share the future of education and improves the lives of students and teachers.