Director of People Skybox Capital
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Director of People Family Office / Private Equity
Reports to: Senior Leadership
Manages: HR Coordinator
About Skybox Capital
Skybox Capital is a family office and private equity firm investing across the capital structure with a focus on middle-market private equity and incubating new businesses.
Our investments span multiple industries and our team blends entrepreneurial energy with disciplined financial management. Were collaborative forward-thinking and people-first building scalable systems and a strong foundation to support our team and portfolio companies.
Now were looking for a Director of People to help us continue that growth.
The Opportunity
As our Director of People youll lead and evolve the HR function across both Skybox Capital and its portfolio companies.
This is a strategic and hands-on role ideal for someone who enjoys building structure while staying involved in the details that make a business run smoothly. Youll oversee payroll benefits compliance performance management recruiting and culture initiatives managing an HR Coordinator and working directly with leadership to align people strategy with firm objectives.
Your work will directly impact how our team scales collaborates and thrives.
What Youll Do
- Lead and mentor the HR Coordinator providing guidance across payroll benefits and compliance
- Oversee payroll administration for Skybox Capital and portfolio companies
- Manage and enhance benefits programs including open enrollment and vendor relationships
- Design and oversee performance review and bonus processes across entities
- Maintain organizational charts and workforce planning tools
- Partner with leadership on recruiting onboarding and retention
- Ensure compliance with employment laws policies and best practices
- Implement HR systems documentation and scalable processes
- Act as a trusted advisor to leadership and team members fostering an inclusive growth-oriented culture
- Lead year-end reviews and compensation cycles managing timelines and communications across entities
Who You Are
- 7 years of progressive HR experience including 2 years in a leadership role
- Background in professional services private equity finance or multi-entity environments a strong plus
- Hands-on experience with payroll benefits and HR systems
- Deep understanding of employment law compliance and HR best practices
- A strategic thinker who thrives in fast-moving entrepreneurial environments
- Excellent communicator and relationship builder; comfortable partnering with senior leadership
- Highly organized proactive and adaptable able to juggle multiple priorities
- Passionate about culture development and creating exceptional employee experiences
Why Join Skybox
- Strategic Impact: Shape the people strategy of a growing family office and its portfolio
- Broad Exposure: Work across diverse businesses each with unique opportunities
- Collaboration: Partner directly with senior leaders and decision-makers
- Growth: Build and lead the HR foundation for a scaling investment platform
- Culture: Entrepreneurial flexible and innovative no two days are the same
Join Us
If youre excited to lead people strategy in a fast-moving entrepreneurial environment and want to build a world-class culture that supports both performance and growth wed love to meet you.
Apply today to join Skybox Capital where investing in people is as important as investing in opportunities.
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
