Vice President of People

8:00 AM; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

8am seeks a strategic People leader to own strategy, execution, and success of our People function. You will act as a trusted lieutenant to the CPO, ensuring business continuity and strong people practices across the company.

You will design Total Rewards, oversee HRIS data integrity, and manage Facilities and Executive Admin functions while partnering with the executive team to translate strategy into people programs and ensure compliance across regions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading and developing People Business Partner teams.
• Impeccable communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and People compliance requirements.
• Strong knowledge of compensation design, benefits administration, and People systems/technology.
• Strong negotiation and conflict-resolution skills with an objective, company-first approach.
• Comfortable operating as a trusted advisor and stand-in for the Chief People Officer, including at ELT/Board level.
• Advanced degree in HR, Business Admin, or similar field (or equivalent).
• High emotional intelligence and ability to navigate ambiguity; track record of developing leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the People Business Partner team to drive trusted advisory across the business.
• Own the design, delivery, and evolution of Total Rewards including compensation, benefits, and recognition.
• Oversee People Systems/HRIS data integrity, processes, and reporting for leadership insights.
• Oversee Facilities operations across all offices to ensure safe, functional workplaces.
• Own the Executive Admin function for strategic executive support.
• Partner with CPO and executive team to translate business strategy into people programs.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, regulations, and internal policies across all people programs.
• Build scalable programs and systems to support growth across the U.S., Canada, Colombia, and Czech Republic.
• Use data and metrics to drive decisions and improve employee experience.
• Represent People to ELT/Board; mentor future leaders.

Skills

People leadership

Strategic HR

Data-driven decisions

Communication

Executive presenting

Policy compliance

Total rewards design

HRIS/People systems

Facilities operations

Executive support

Mentoring

Cross-functional partnering

Education

Advanced degree in HR/Business

Tools

HRIS/People Systems

Job description

• You own the strategy, execution, and success of a business-critical function, not just its day-to-day
• You're a cultural leader who builds trust, develops future leaders, and leads by example, including when a bet doesn't pay off
• You operate as a fully functioning \"lieutenant\" to the Chief People Officer, providing business continuity for the People function when needed
• You bring outshine-ordinary communication and are comfortable presenting to the Executive Leadership Team and Board
• You're an objective decision-maker who puts the company first, versatile and organizationally savvy, and agile in the face of ambiguity
• Lead and develop the People Business Partner team, ensuring HRBPs act as trusted advisors who drive strong, consistent people practices across the business
• Own the design, delivery, and ongoing evolution of 8am's Total Rewards strategy, including compensation, benefits, and recognition programs that attract and retain top talent
• Oversee People Systems/HRIS, ensuring data integrity, efficient processes, and reporting that give leaders the insights they need to make good decisions
• Oversee Facilities operations across 8am's offices, ensuring safe, functional, and welcoming workplaces for employees
• Own the Executive Admin function, providing strategic oversight of executive support to enable leadership effectiveness
• Partner with the Chief People Officer and executive team to translate business strategy into people programs and priorities
• Ensure compliance with relevant employment laws, regulations, and internal policies across all people programs
• Build scalable programs, processes and systems that support 8am's continued growth across the U.S., Canada, Colombia, and Czech Republic
• Use data and metrics to guide decision-making and continuously improve the employee experience
• Represent the People function with the Executive Leadership Team and Board as needed, and mentor and develop future leaders across the organization

Benefits

• Wide range of affordable, company-supported medical, dental, vision, and disability plans
• Reimbursements for whatever helps you bring the WOW, whether that's health and wellness or learning
• Mental health support and an Employee Assistance Program
• Access to cutting-edge conferences, professional manager coaching and ongoing professional development
• Bonuses and unit options as part of our total rewards packages
• Team meetings, company-wide all-hands, and offsite events
• Office, remote & hybrid work options

Proven experience leading and developing People Business Partner teamsImpeccable communication, interpersonal, and leadership skillsStrong knowledge of employment law and People compliance requirementsStrong knowledge of compensation design, benefits administration, and People systems/technologyStrong negotiation and conflict-resolution skills, with an objective, company-first approach to decision-makingComfortable operating as a trusted advisor and occasional stand-in for the Chief People Officer, including at the ELT and Board levelAdvanced degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a similar relevant field (or equivalent experience)High emotional intelligence, sound judgment operating with ambiguity, and a demonstrated track record developing future leadersA builder of diverse, equitable, and inclusive teams who makes people feel heard and valuedDemonstrated command of 8am's Core Values, especially We Find a Way and Work Smart, Win Fast, with a track record of leading through ambiguityStrong analytical and project management skills8+ years of progressive People leadership experience, including direct oversight of Total Rewards and HRIS/People Systems