VP People & Culture - Americas

HiBob; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a dynamic VP of People & Culture to lead HR initiatives across its US sites. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the people strategy while fostering a culture of inclusivity and engagement. As a champion of organizational growth, you will collaborate with leaders to drive talent development and ensure compliance with HR best practices. With a competitive salary and a commitment to employee well-being, this is a chance to make a significant impact in a thriving environment. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to creating a supportive workplace for all.

Benefits

Stock options

100% subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with a 3% company match

Home office setup allowance

Remote work flexibility

Wellness and social benefits

Long weekends and social events

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• 10+ years in senior HR leadership roles with US teams.
• Proven experience in leadership development and DEIB initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all HR functions for HiBob’s US sites.
• Design initiatives for leadership development and skill-building.

Skills

HR Leadership

Coaching and Mentoring

DEIB Initiatives

US Employment Laws

Strategic Mindset

Communication Skills

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Job Description

About Us

HiBob helps modern, mid-size businesses transform the way they manage people, giving HR and managers all they need to connect, engage, develop, and retain top talent. Since 2015, we’ve achieved consecutive triple-digit year-over-year growth, all backed by our amazing team of Bobbers from across the globe, making us the choice HRIS of over 3500 midsize and multinational companies.

Our HR platform is intuitive, data-driven, and built for how people work today: globally, remotely, and collaboratively.

Come and be you with us

Being a Bobber is all about being you. We want you to bring all parts of yourself to work, giving you the freedom and confidence to be the best you and do your best work. If that’s bubbly, shy, precise, funny, bold, kind, honest, brilliant, or anything in between, we’re waiting with open arms. Come join us.

We’re looking for an inspiring and experienced VP of People & Culture for our US sites to join our global People & Culture team. Reporting directly to HiBob’s Chief People Officer, this role is a strategic and hands-on position, perfect for someone passionate about people, culture, and driving meaningful change at scale. You’ll be instrumental in shaping our people strategy for the US, ensuring it aligns with HiBob’s global vision while tailoring it to the needs of our growing team across the region.

At HiBob, we believe in creating a culture that’s as innovative and exceptional as the solutions we offer - and this is an exciting opportunity to be a champion of our values, lead key HR initiatives, and foster a workplace where Bobbers feel supported, engaged, and empowered to grow.

What You’ll Do:

1. Lead People & Culture for the US: Oversee all HR functions and people practices for HiBob’s US sites, ensuring alignment with local and global strategies.
2. Champion Our Culture: Invest in HiBob’s unique culture, nurturing community, belonging, and shared accountability across teams.
3. Coach and Collaborate: Partner closely with US leaders and managers to provide guidance, coaching, and strategic support.
4. Drive Talent Development: Design and implement initiatives to support leadership development, career growth, and skill-building for Bobbers across the US.
5. Ensure Compliance and Best Practices: Maintain a strong understanding of local HR legislation and ensure compliance across all people processes.
6. Foster DEIB: Advocate for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB), embedding it into HiBob’s culture and initiatives.
7. Support Organizational Growth: Partner with cross-functional teams to align people strategies with HiBob’s business objectives, particularly as we scale.

Note: We will only consider candidates located in the New York Metro Area who are willing to work in our NYC office 2-3 days a week (Tuesday - Thursday). We love collaborating and connecting with our team members in person, and we hope you will too!

Base salaries for this role range from $225,000 - $300,000 per year. This role has an additional variable compensation component.

As an HR company, HiBob seeks to create a best-in-class employee experience for all Bobbers. We take pride in our diverse team and strive for fairness and equity. Ensuring pay equity across race, gender, and other diversity aspects is central to this mission.

When determining salary ranges, we consider external market data and current employee salaries. Our pay bands are broad to accommodate varied experience and skills. Salary decisions are based on experience, qualifications, location, among other factors.

Job Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in senior HR leadership roles, with expertise in managing US teams.
• A strategic mindset paired with a hands-on approach to problem-solving and execution.
• Proven experience in leadership development, coaching, and mentoring managers at all levels.
• Experience driving DEIB initiatives and building inclusive workplaces.
• Strong knowledge of US employment laws and HR compliance.
• Experience supporting HR strategies in high-growth, fast-paced environments.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills with leaders and employees alike.

Preferred:

• Experience in SaaS/tech industry, especially in scaling organizations.
• Interest in HR thought leadership and public speaking engagements.
• Creative and innovative in designing people programs.

Job Benefits

Join our village! HiBob offers competitive compensation, benefits, and pre-IPO equity, including:

• Stock options at a high-growth unicorn startup
• 100% subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with a 3% company match
• Hybrid work model in NY metro area
• Home office setup allowance
• Remote work flexibility for up to 2 months after 6 months of employment
• Wellness and social benefits
• Long weekends and social events
• Referral bonuses and other perks

If this sounds like your next opportunity, we’d love to hear from you. Join our village!