Chief People Officer

Verndale; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Comprehensive benefits (medical,Dental

RRSP plan

Job summary

Verndale, a digital experience agency, is seeking a Senior VP, People to lead the people function across the U.S., Canada, and LATAM. You will drive scalable systems, policies, and programs, aligning talent, culture, and structure with strategic goals.

Reporting to the CEO, you will shape organizational design, performance management, compensation, learning, and compliance while coaching senior leaders and building a high-performing culture. Remote-enabled powerhouse with strong benefits.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience with executive-level impact.
• Recent experience in professional services or consulting organizations since the past 2–4 years.
• Certified at senior level (SHRM-SCP/SPHR/GPHR or equivalent).
• Ability to design people strategies with measurable ROI using data and metrics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive people strategy aligned with growth and culture objectives.
• Advise the CEO and leadership on organizational design, leadership effectiveness, and workforce strategy.
• Scale the HR function with strategic leadership and operational excellence.
• Oversee payroll, benefits, and employment compliance across multiple regions (US, Canada, LATAM).
• Lead HR due diligence and integration for potential acquisitions.
• Define and embed company values to promote collaboration and accountability.

Skills

Executive leadership

Coaching

Strategic thinking

HR analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SHRM-SCP

SPHR

GPHR

Job description

Verndale, a digital experience agency, is seeking a Senior VP, People to lead the people function across the U.S., Canada, and LATAM. You will drive scalable systems, policies, and programs, aligning talent, culture, and structure with strategic goals.

Reporting to the CEO, you will shape organizational design, performance management, compensation, learning, and compliance while coaching senior leaders and building a high-performing culture. Remote-enabled powerhouse with strong benefits.