Vice President, Human Resources

About the role

AbsenceSoft is hiring a VP of HR to build and lead our people function from the ground up. Reporting directly to the CFO, you'll own the full HR organization — HR Business Partners, Payroll, Culture & Employee Engagement, Compensation & Benefits, and Talent Acquisition — and translate company strategy into the people programs that support it. This is a high-autonomy, high-impact role for a builder who has seen what great HR infrastructure looks like at scale and is just as comfortable executing hands-on with limited resources. This is a hybrid role based in Denver, Colorado, with in-office expectations of 2-3 days per week.

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 without existing frameworks, 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 (e.g., Rippling) to reduce manual work and scale efficiently
• Lead and develop HR leadership across Payroll, Culture & Employee Engagement, Compensation & Benefits, and Talent Acquisition, ensuring each sub-function operates at a high standard
• Own and improve key people metrics, including employee engagement, time-to-hire, and attrition
• Partner with Talent Acquisition leadership to ensure hiring velocity keeps pace with business and revenue 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 requiring executive sign-off
• Support organizational security and compliance controls within your department, role, and your team's roles

Requirements

• 12+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including experience leading HR at a high-growth SaaS company
• 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
• Demonstrated 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
• Strong track record improving key people metrics such as engagement, time-to-hire, and attrition
• Bachelor's degree

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Master's degree or MBA in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Experience with Rippling or similar HRIS platforms
• Experience operating in a multi-state, compliance-heavy environment
• PHR, SPHR, or SHRM-SCP certification

Company Values

• Lead with Innovation - We create meaningful change through intelligence, focus and passion. We embrace curiosity, data, and insight to shape the future of our industry. Always innovating, learning and evolving.
• Elevate Every Voice - Every perspective matters. We listen, learn, and build a culture where diversity of thought and experience drives better solutions and smarter decisions.
• Achieve Together - The customer fuels everything we do. We share knowledge, collaborate, celebrate wins, and face challenges as one team because success is always a collective achievement.
• Drive Outcome - Every action we take delivers measurable value to our teams, our customers, and the employees they support. Accountability is non-negotiable. We honor our commitments, take responsibility for results, and see every success and setback as a chance to grow stronger.

Benefits

• Impact that matters - You’ll do work that shapes the future of the modern workplace
• Flexibility and trust - We’re remote-first and results driven. You’ll have the freedom and flexibility to do your best work, wherever you do it best
• Growth and development - Access to learning resources, leadership programs, and real opportunities to take on new challenges and expand your impact
• Competitive rewards - Comprehensive benefits, a performance-based bonus program, and equity opportunities
• Time for life - Flexible time off, paid holidays, and flexible leave programs designed to support every season of life
• Belonging and balance - An inclusive culture where every voice is valued, collaboration is celebrated, and success is shared

Pay

Final compensation is determined based on a candidate's relevant experience, skills, education, and geographic location. This position is also eligible for an annual bonus. The pay range for this role is $225,000 - $250,000 USD per year (US National).

Schedule

Hybrid role based in Denver, Colorado, with in-office expectations of 2-3 days per week.