Chief of Staff Director, People

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

About the role

This role will advance people and talent initiatives that strengthen organizational effectiveness, leadership capability, and employee experience. You will collaborate with business leaders, HR partners, and cross-functional stakeholders to align workforce priorities with business objectives. The position offers the opportunity to influence culture, talent strategy, and scalable people operations within a regulated financial services environment.

Responsibilities

• Be a thought partner to the Chief People Officer, evaluating priorities and trade-offs
• Help articulate the People organization's strategy and impact clearly to various stakeholders
• Ensure execution of People team initiatives and maintain alignment among leaders
• Manage organizational rhythms such as meetings and planning sessions for effective decision-making
• Prepare high-quality presentations and executive updates for the CPO
• Facilitate communication and collaboration across the People leadership team
• Lead special projects from inception through completion, ensuring stakeholder alignment
• Represent the CPO’s priorities in cross-functional discussions and decisions

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in business management or HR/People strategy, preferably in a high-growth tech or fintech environment
• Deep understanding of People organization functions and their operational interconnections
• Experience as a strategic partner or advisor to executive leadership, especially to a CPO or senior leader
• Exceptional storytelling skills to create clear and concise narratives from complex information
• Self-directed with strong judgment and discretion, suitable for a senior executive context
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to navigate ambiguous issues effectively
• Excellent communication skills to influence without authority and articulate complex ideas succinctly
• Ability to utilize AI tools in producing impactful executive-ready content

Pay

$226,000 – $335,000 annually

Benefits

• 100% subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
• Generous stipends for technology, food, lifestyle needs, and family planning expenses
• Competitive vacation and holiday schedules for adequate rest and recharge
• Employee stock purchase plan available at a discounted rate