Chief People Officer

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The Chief People Officer will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team and will be responsible for developing and executing Veracodes global people strategy. This leader will oversee all aspects of Human Resources including talent acquisition organizational development total rewards employee engagement culture performance management HR operations and leadership development.

The ideal candidate is an experienced executive who has successfully scaled high-performing teams within fast-paced SaaS cybersecurity or technology organizations. This individual will bring a balance of strategic leadership operational rigor and a people-first mindset while aligning talent strategy with business objectives.

• Partner closely with the CEO and executive leadership team to align people strategy with company growth objectives.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to leadership on organizational design workforce planning succession planning and leadership effectiveness.
• Build and scale a high-performing People organization that supports a global workforce.
• Lead initiatives that strengthen company culture engagement accountability and performance.

• Oversee global recruiting strategy and employer branding efforts to attract top talent across technical and business functions.
• Develop scalable hiring processes that support rapid growth while maintaining a high talent bar.
• Partner with leadership to forecast organizational needs and workforce capabilities.

• Design and implement programs focused on leadership development employee engagement retention and career growth.
• Drive performance management and talent review processes that support accountability and development.
• Foster an inclusive and collaborative culture that reflects Veracodes values.

• Oversee compensation philosophy equity programs benefits strategy and executive compensation planning.
• Ensure HR systems policies and compliance practices scale effectively across the organization.
• Maintain compliance with federal state and international employment laws and regulations.

• Lead organizational change initiatives associated with growth transformation and evolving business priorities.
• Champion transparent communication and employee engagement across all levels of the organization.
• Promote a culture of innovation collaboration and continuous improvement.

• 15 years of progressive HR leadership experience including executive-level leadership within high-growth SaaS cybersecurity or technology companies.
• Proven experience leading global HR and talent functions in organizations scaling through periods of rapid growth and transformation.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence and partner effectively with senior leadership and boards.
• Deep expertise across talent acquisition organizational design compensation employee relations leadership development and HR operations.
• Experience building and scaling high-performing data-driven People organizations.
• Strong understanding of employment law HR compliance and modern people practices.
• Demonstrated success fostering strong company culture and employee engagement.
• Bachelors degree required; advanced degree or MBA preferred.

• Experience within cybersecurity developer tools cloud or enterprise SaaS organizations.
• Experience supporting distributed and global teams.
• Prior experience preparing organizations for scale acquisitions or transformation initiatives.
• Familiarity with metrics-driven HR organizations and modern HR technologies.

• Builds a scalable people strategy aligned with Veracodes growth objectives.
• Strengthens leadership capability and organizational effectiveness across the company.
• Enhances employee engagement retention and development outcomes.
• Establishes Veracode as a destination employer within cybersecurity and technology.
• Creates operational excellence across all People functions while maintaining a strong employee-centric culture.

What we offer you:

• Outstanding Medical Dental and Vision Coverage to meet all your healthcare needs.
• Wellness benefits to help you focus on whats most important.
• Take What You Need time off policy.
• Extensive development and training offerings to help you grow your career at Veracode.
• Generous 401k match to help save for your future.
• Amazing community of professionals who take pride in what we do every day.

Compensation Transparency:

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