VP, People & Culture

EMARKETER; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

10 paid holidays

16 weeks parental leave

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Matched 401k

Commuter benefits

Phone reimbursement

Gym membership discounts

Job summary

EMARKETER, a subsidiary of Axel Springer SE, seeks a Vice President, People & Culture in New York. Based in NYC, you’ll lead talent, rewards, and workforce strategies to support growth and culture. Hybrid role with three days/week in the NYC HQ, partnering with the CEO and exec team for organizational effectiveness.

The role emphasizes inclusive culture, leadership development, and high-impact people programs with data-driven decision making. Competitive benefits accompany the package.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive People experience with leadership in a fast-paced setting.
• Proven ability to develop and execute people strategies aligned to business priorities.
• Expertise across talent management, employee relations, compensation and benefits, performance management, recruiting and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Partner with CEO and senior leadership to shape EMARKETER’s people strategy and culture.
• Lead People & Culture functions: business partnering, talent acquisition, rewards, HR ops, performance, learning, employee relations.
• Build an inclusive, high-performing culture and drive leadership effectiveness.
• Guide organizational design, workforce planning, and change management.
• Oversee compensation, benefits, performance, feedback, and development programs.
• Ensure legal compliance and risk management in people-related matters.
• Lead the People & Culture team and manage the budget with data-driven decisions.

Skills

Talent management

Employee relations

Compensation & benefits

Performance management

Recruiting

Employment compliance

Tools

HRIS

ATS

People analytics

Reporting tools

Job description

EMARKETER is a subsidiary of Axel Springer SE, a transatlantic media company headquartered in Berlin and New York. Axel Springer's guiding principles – first articulated as The Essentials – remain a cornerstone of the company’s foundation today. Learn more about Axel Springer.

We are hiring a Vice President, People & Culture to join our team at EMARKETER.

Job Summary:

The Vice President (VP) of People & Culture at EMARKETER is a key member of the executive leadership team responsible for shaping the company’s people strategy, culture, and organizational effectiveness. This leader will partner closely with the CEO and senior leadership to ensure that EMARKETER has the talent, structure, and practices needed to achieve its business priorities.

The VP will lead strategies across talent, employee experience, total rewards, and workforce planning while balancing the needs of employees with the company's goals. They will foster an inclusive, high‑performing culture, strengthen leadership and manager effectiveness, and build people programs that support growth, accountability, and engagement.

This is a hybrid role based in New York City. You will be expected to work a minimum of 3 days a week out of our NYC HQ.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with the CEO and executive leadership team to develop and execute EMARKETER’s people strategy in support of the company’s business goals.
• Lead all People & Culture functions, including business partnering, talent acquisition, total rewards, people operations, performance management, learning and development, and employee relations.
• Build a high‑performing, accountable, and inclusive culture that attracts, develops, and retains strong talent.
• Partner with executive leadership to guide the company through its return-to-office strategy, helping ensure a thoughtful, well‑executed transition that supports collaboration, culture, and business performance.
• Advise senior leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, leadership effectiveness, employee engagement, and change management.
• Oversee compensation, benefits, performance, feedback, and development programs, ensuring they are competitive, equitable, scalable, and aligned with business needs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations; partner with Legal and outside counsel as needed to manage employee relations and other people-related risk.
• Lead and develop the People & Culture team, setting clear priorities, strengthening capabilities, and delivering a high level of service to the business.
• Own the People & Culture budget and use people data and metrics to inform decisions, assess progress, and improve programs over time.
• Represent the People & Culture function internally and externally, reinforcing EMARKETER’s values and approach to leadership, communication, and collaboration.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of progressive People experience, including leadership experience in a fast‑paced organization.
• Demonstrated success developing and executing people strategies that support business priorities.
• Expertise across talent management, employee relations, compensation and benefits, performance management, recruiting, and employment compliance.
• Strong business judgment and the ability to balance employee experience with operational and financial realities.
• Experience advising senior executives and partnering effectively with leaders across a business.
• Deep knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and sound judgment in managing sensitive employee matters.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex issues into clear, practical guidance.
• High emotional intelligence, discretion, integrity, and a calm, thoughtful approach to difficult conversations.
• Comfortable using HRIS, ATS, people analytics, and reporting tools to improve decision‑making and measure impact.

Salary & Benefits:

• This role is eligible for a performance‑based bonus.
• Unlimited PTO, 10 paid holidays, and 16 weeks of parental leave
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Matched and vested 401k plan
• Access to resources for financial planning guidance, family planning services, mental health reach‑out, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Additional benefits include commuter benefits, phone reimbursement, gym membership discounts, and more

Salary for the role is commensurate with experience and depends on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience.

US pay range

$180,000 - $210,000 USD

About EMARKETER

EMARKETER is the world’s leading research company focused on digital transformation. We hire people who are passionate about providing business leaders with actionable data and insights in the areas of digital marketing and advertising, media, retail and ecommerce, financial services, healthcare, and more. Our clients, who rely on our content to make informed decisions, include top global brands within Fortune 1000 companies, as well as smaller firms striving to compete in a digital age.

At EMARKETER, we pride ourselves on an inclusive work environment and continuously strive for diversity of thought, identity, and experience while encouraging growth and providing support to team members throughout the organization. EMARKETER is committed to corporate transparency through regular business updates and an always‑open line of communication.

What We Value

Our people are the foundation of our success. Guided by our values, we:

• Serve Our Clients: We prioritize their needs to deliver excellence in our products and services.
• Work as One Team: We collaborate with trust, accountability, and transparency.
• Innovate and Adapt: We foster curiosity, resilience, and fearless exploration of new ideas.
• Celebrate Diversity and Inclusion: We embrace a diverse, inclusive environment where all voices are valued and respected.

Please note that for all positions at EMARKETER, there is an exercise component specific to the role to reduce selection bias in our recruiting process and test how you apply knowledge.

Voluntary Self‑Identification

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As set forth in EMARKETER’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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People & Culture Team