Vice President, Human Resources

AbsenceSoft; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity opportunities

Performance-based bonus

Flexible time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

AbsenceSoft is seeking a VP of HR to build and lead the people function from the ground up in a hybrid Denver, CO setting. You will own the full HR organization, including payroll, culture, compensation, benefits, and talent acquisition, reporting to the CFO.

You’ll translate company strategy into scalable people programs, partner with executives, and drive automation across HR systems. A SaaS background and 12+ years in HR leadership are highly valued.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including experience leading HR at a high-growth SaaS company.
• An enthusiasm for a hybrid work environment, with approximately 2 days per week of in-office presence in our downtown Denver location.
• Experience across both larger, mature organizations and smaller, leaner environments.
• Ability to build HR strategy, programs, and playbooks from the ground up rather than simply maintaining existing ones.
• Broad HR functional experience across Business Partners, Payroll, Culture & Engagement, Compensation & Benefits, and Talent Acquisition.
• A strong track record improving key people metrics such as engagement, time-to-hire, and attrition.
• A Bachelor's degree.
• A Master's degree or MBA in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is a plus.
• Experience with Rippling or similar HRIS platforms is a plus.
• Experience operating in a multi-state, compliance-heavy environment is a plus.
• PHR, SPHR, or SHRM-SCP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the full HR function end-to-end, including HR Business Partners, Payroll, Culture & Employee Engagement, Compensation & Benefits, and Talent Acquisition.
• Build HR strategy and playbooks translating company strategy and executive priorities into concrete people programs.
• Serve as a trusted hands-on partner to each executive team member, proactively identifying needs and delivering solutions.
• Drive automation and process improvement across HR systems to reduce manual work and scale efficiently.
• Lead and develop HR leadership across sub-functions, ensuring high standards.
• Own and improve key people metrics, including engagement, time-to-hire, and attrition.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition leadership to ensure hiring velocity keeps pace with growth targets.
• Lead and advance culture and employee recognition initiatives that strengthen engagement and retention company-wide.
• Ensure compensation and benefits programs are competitive, equitable, and well-administered.
• Operate with full autonomy day-to-day, escalating to the CFO on hiring, vendor selection, or policy decisions.
• Support organizational security and compliance controls within your department.

Skills

HR leadership

Hybrid work experience

SaaS experience

HR strategy

People metrics

Certification awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or MBA (plus)

Tools

Rippling

Job description

At AbsenceSoft, we’re transforming the employee experience. Our secure, intuitive technology helps employers bring humanity, certainty, and efficiency to some of the most complex moments in the workplace. Built by HR professionals for HR professionals, we’re proud of where we’ve been and even more excited about where we’re going.

AbsenceSoft is hiring a VP of HR to build and lead our people function from the ground up. Reporting directly to the CFO, you'll own the full HR organization — HR Business Partners, Payroll, Culture & Employee Engagement, Compensation & Benefits, and Talent Acquisition — and translate company strategy into the people programs that support it. This is a high-autonomy, high-impact role for a builder who has seen what great HR infrastructure looks like at scale and is just as comfortable executing hands‑on with limited resources.

This is a hybrid, Denver, Colorado based role with in‑office expectations of 2‑3 days per week.

What You’ll Do

• Own the full HR function end-to-end, including HR Business Partners, Payroll, Culture & Employee Engagement, Compensation & Benefits, and Talent Acquisition
• Build HR strategy and playbooks without existing frameworks, translating company strategy and executive priorities into concrete people programs
• Serve as a trusted, hands‑on partner to each executive team member, proactively identifying needs and delivering solutions
• Drive automation and process improvement across HR systems (e.g., Rippling) to reduce manual work and scale efficiently
• Lead and develop HR leadership across Payroll, Culture & Employee Engagement, Compensation & Benefits, and Talent Acquisition, ensuring each sub‑function operates at a high standard
• Own and improve key people metrics, including employee engagement, time‑to‑hire, and attrition
• Partner with Talent Acquisition leadership to ensure hiring velocity keeps pace with business and revenue growth targets
• Lead and advance culture and employee recognition initiatives that strengthen engagement and retention company‑wide
• Ensure compensation and benefits programs are competitive, equitable, and well‑administered
• Operate with full autonomy day‑to‑day, escalating to the CFO on hiring, vendor selection, or policy decisions requiring executive sign‑off
• Support organizational security and compliance controls within your department, role, and your team's roles

What You’ll Bring

• 12+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including experience leading HR at a high‑growth SaaS company
• An enthusiasm for a hybrid work environment, with approximately 2 days per week of in‑office presence in our downtown Denver location.
• Experience across both larger, mature organizations and smaller, leaner environments
• A demonstrated ability to build HR strategy, programs, and playbooks from the ground up rather than simply maintaining existing ones
• Broad HR functional experience across Business Partners, Payroll, Culture & Engagement, Compensation & Benefits, and Talent Acquisition
• A strong track record improving key people metrics such as engagement, time‑to‑hire, and attrition
• A Bachelor's degree
• A Master's degree or MBA in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is a plus
• Experience with Rippling or similar HRIS platforms is a plus
• Experience operating in a multi‑state, compliance‑heavy environment is a plus
• PHR, SPHR, or SHRM‑SCP certification is a plus

WHY JOIN US

At AbsenceSoft, We LEAD With Our Values

• Lead with Innovation – We create meaningful change through intelligence, focus and passion. We embrace curiosity, data, and insight to shape the future of our industry. Always innovating, learning and evolving.
• Elevate Every Voice – Every perspective matters. We listen, learn, and build a culture where diversity of thought and experience drives better solutions and smarter decisions.
• Achieve Together – The customer fuels everything we do. We share knowledge, collaborate, celebrate wins, and face challenges as one team because success is always a collective achievement.
• Drive Outcome – Every action we take delivers measurable value to our teams, our customers, and the employees they support. Accountability is non‑negotiable. We honor our commitments, take responsibility for results, and see every success and setback as a chance to grow stronger.

We Offer

• Impact that matters. You’ll do work that shapes the future of the modern workplace
• Flexibility and trust. We’re remote‑first and results driven. You’ll have the freedom and flexibility to do your best work, wherever you do it best.
• Growth and development. We believe the best work happens when people are growing. You’ll have access to learning resources, leadership programs, and real opportunities to take on new challenges and expand your impact.
• Competitive rewards. We offer comprehensive benefits, a performance-based bonus program, and equity opportunities – because when we grow, you should too.
• Time for life. Recharge and reconnect with flexible time off, paid holidays, and flexible leave programs designed to support every season of life.
• Belonging and balance. We’re building an inclusive culture where every voice is valued, collaboration is celebrated, and success is shared.

We’re committed to building a team as diverse as the customers we serve.

Final compensation is determined based on a candidate's relevant experience, skills, education, and geographic location.

This position is also eligible for annual bonus.

The Pay Range For This Role Is

225,000 - 250,000 USD per year(US National)