VP of People
Skills
Conflict ResolutionEmployee RelationsHR PoliciesHuman ResourcesOrganizational EffectivenessPositive Employee RelationsSenior Professional In Human Resources
What the job involves
The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.
Requirements
- Deeply understands both Eastern European & North American cultures
- Fully own all pillars of People: Hiring, HR, Training and Compensation
- Certified in either SHRM-SCP or SPHR
- No requirement for a US work visa
- Must be able to travel to the US
- Minimum of 15 years People experience including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role preferably as VP of People
- Experience managing a team of 15-50 members
- Previously held a VP position at a tech cloud startup with 200-600 headcount
- Reported to CEO/COO/CFO not Chief People Officer
- Ability to work flexible hours
- Located in the CET timezone with availability to overlap with US working hours
Day to day
- Oversee the recruitment process to ensure the organization attracts, hires, and retains top talent
- Implement programs for professional development, leadership training, and career progression to enhance employee skills and engagement
- Design and manage performance review processes to ensure alignment with organizational goals, providing feedback, and addressing performance issues
- Develop competitive compensation and benefit plans to attract and retain employees
- Maintain positive employee relations, resolve conflicts, and ensure a healthy work environment
- Promote a diverse and inclusive workplace
- Align the organization’s structure, culture, and workforce with its strategic objectives
- Ensure the organization complies with all local and country employment laws and regulations
- Develop, implement and revise HR policies and procedures to meet the organization’s needs and comply with legal standards
- Use data and analytics to make informed decisions about workforce management, planning, and optimization
- Foster a positive organizational culture that promotes employee engagement and satisfaction
- Participate in strategic planning at the executive level, aligning people strategies with business objectives
- Be the keeper of our culture
