VP of People & HR Strategy

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

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.