Vice President, People & Workplace Operations
Vice President, People & Workplace Operations
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$ 252500 - 290000
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Job Description
Circle is a financial technology company at the epicenter of the emerging internet of money where value can finally travel like other digital data globally nearly instantly and less expensively than legacy settlement systems. This ground-breaking new internet layer opens up previously unimaginable possibilities for payments commerce and markets that can help raise global economic prosperity and enhance inclusion. Our infrastructure including USDC a blockchain-based dollar helps businesses institutions and developers harness these breakthroughs and capitalize on this major turning point in the evolution of money and technology.
What youll be part of:
Circle is committed to visibility and stability in everything we do. As we grow as an organization were expanding into some of the worlds strongest jurisdictions. Speed and efficiency are motivators for our success and our employees live by our company values: High Integrity Future Forward Multistakeholder Mindful and Driven by Excellence. We have built a flexible and diverse work environment where new ideas are encouraged and everyone is a stakeholder.
What youll be responsible for:
Lead Circles transition to a modern AI-powered workplace with innovative HR strategies and digital operations. This role requires a rare blend of strategic vision operational rigor and technical proficiency. You will collaborate with senior leaders across Circle to drive and complete large complex global projects and programs. Reporting to the Chief People Officer and as a vital HR leadership team member contribute thought leadership on Remote Work AI-Era Workforce Future of Work Operational Excellence and much more.
What youll work on:
People & Workplace Operations:
Project / program management:: Drive the People Team execution on major company-wide initiatives such as M&A integration reorganizations and global expansion projects.
Data-driven Decision Making: Lead the teams who are reimagining people analytics through an AI first lens for informed decision-making and insights.
Cross-Team Alignment: Own the annual calendar of critical People initiatives ensuring synchronization across all People functions (People & Talent Strategy Global Rewards & Payroll People & Workplace Operations).
People Team Efficiency: Leverage and maximize the use of AI and agentic workflows across a growing set of use cases.
Budget & Planning: Drive the People teams financial strategy including ownership of multi-million-dollar budgets; partner with Finance teams to achieve seamless forecasting drive headcount / workforce planning projects and tight integration between systems.
Workplace & Real Estate Strategy:
Portfolio Coordination: Coordinate all aspects of the team managing Circles global real estate portfolio from site selection to lease management to co-working relationships. Ensure efficient cost-effectiveness and strategic value to Circle over the short and long term.
Circle brand: Lead the team and provide guidance and support to create workspaces reflecting Circles brand enhancing in-person experiences for all our stakeholders and facilitating remote collaboration.
Management Insights: Analyze and present workplace utilization data and employee feedback to the executive team driving continuous refinement of workspace strategies.
People & Workplace Systems AI & Digital Employee Experience:
People Systems Leadership: Guide and champion the Global HR Systems team in operating integrating and optimizing Circles HR technology stack (e.g. Workday HRMS and others) ensuring scalability efficiency employee usage and compliance.
AI Adoption: Collaborate with the Chief Technology and AI Officers team as well as key stakeholders in Compliance and Risk Management to integrate AI into employee workflows. Promote responsible AI usage and deliver strong change management for high adoption. Research latest trends vendors thought leadership on how AI will be brought to bear by innovative companies now and into the future.
Digital-First Strategy: Collaborate with Internal Communications IT and HR Systems on an AI and digital-first approach to the employee lifecycle (onboarding engagement offboarding) ensuring the workforce has outstanding technology and experiences.
Impact & Success Measures:
Operational Excellence: Meet or exceed budget targets project timelines and organizational change objectives.
Innovation Adoption: Boost HR Systems and technology tool adoption throughout the company measured by usage rates efficiency gains and employee satisfaction.
Elevate Circles employer brand ranking by ensuring the People Team and the rest of the company are living our Future Forward value and is widely recognized as a best in class AI first company.
What youll bring to Circle:
15 years of experience likely in a combination of Product/Program Management HR Operations HRIS Strategy People Strategy Employee Experience and/or Future of Work leadership roles.
Proven people leader managing multiple teams and demonstrated track record of encouraging a positive team environment that attracts and retains high-caliber talent.
Operational leadership including budget management forecasting and oversight of large-scale programs.
Experience in remote work strategies workplace experience and digital collaboration in a highly distributed environment.
Strong proficiency and understanding of AI and automation in the workplace with a track record of driving impactful digital transformations.
Coordinating with internal real estate teams crafting modern workspaces optimizing workplace strategy.
Familiarity with blockchain-based payments or fintech innovations (preferred).
Executive Presence & Influence: Skilled in leading cross-functional teams engaging with C-level collaborators and serving as an internal and public spokesperson.
Outstanding critical thinking & execution skills in a fast-paced highly distributed environment with advanced change management capabilities.
Experience/familiarity with Slack Apple MacOS and GSuite.
Strong preference for candidates to be permanently located in NYC or EST.
Additional Information:
This position is eligible for day-one PERM sponsorship for qualified candidates. (US roles only)
Circle is on a mission to create an inclusive financial future with transparency at our core. We consider a wide variety of elements when crafting our compensation ranges and total compensation packages.
Starting pay is determined by various factors including but not limited to: relevant experience skill set qualifications and other business and organizational needs. Please note that compensation ranges may differ for candidates in other locations.
Base Pay Range:
$252500 - $290000
Other:
Strong preference for candidates to be permanently located in NYC or EST.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Circle. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status. Additionally Circle participates in the E-Verify Program in certain locations as required by law.
Should you require accommodations or assistance in our interview process because of a disability please reach out tofor support. We respect your privacy and will connect with you separately from our interview process to accommodate your needs.
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Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
