Vice President, People

Its a new day with a new opportunity at 8am!

About the role:

Were looking for a strategic people-first leader to help run the People function at 8am. As the Vice President People youll partner closely with the Chief People Officer to build the strategy programs and workplace experience that support 8ams continued growth spanning Total Rewards People Systems and HRIS People Business Partners and Facilities.

Youll be a trusted advisor to business leaders across the company a mentor to future leaders on your own team and a champion of 8ams Core Values. Youll bring both strategic vision and hands-on execution translating business priorities into people programs that keep employees well supported well rewarded and set up to do their best work.

About us:

At 8am our vision is to power a world where professionals thrive. We start every day on a mission to empower professionals with the most trusted innovative technology to deliver world-class outcomes for their clients and exceptional financial results for their business. They count on our purpose-built solutions to simplify operations ensure compliance and fuel profitable growth so they can focus on their clients and do more of the work that matters.

Founded in 2005 8am (formerly AffiniPay) is the professional business platform built to help legal accounting and other client-focused professionals run stronger more profitable businesses. Today more than 250000 professionals across the U.S. trust 8am to help them work smarter serve clients better and unlock their full potential. We have been recognized as one of Inc 5000s fastest growing companies in the U.S. for 13 years in a row and as a result our teams continue to grow as well!

What it means to be a VP at 8am

• You own the strategy execution and success of a business-critical function not just its day-to-day.
• Youre a cultural leader who builds trust develops future leaders and leads by example including when a bet doesnt pay off.
• You operate as a fully functioning lieutenant to the Chief People Officer providing business continuity for the People function when needed.
• You bring outshine-ordinary communication and are comfortable presenting to the Executive Leadership Team and Board.
• Youre an objective decision-maker who puts the company first versatile and organizationally savvy and agile in the face of ambiguity.

What youll do:

• Lead and develop the People Business Partner team ensuring HRBPs act as trusted advisors who drive strong consistent people practices across the business.
• Own the design delivery and ongoing evolution of 8ams Total Rewards strategy including compensation benefits and recognition programs that attract and retain top talent.
• Oversee People Systems/HRIS ensuring data integrity efficient processes and reporting that give leaders the insights they need to make good decisions.
• Oversee Facilities operations across 8ams offices ensuring safe functional and welcoming workplaces for employees.
• Own the Executive Admin function providing strategic oversight of executive support to enable leadership effectiveness.
• Partner with the Chief People Officer and executive team to translate business strategy into people programs and priorities.
• Ensure compliance with relevant employment laws regulations and internal policies across all people programs.
• Build scalable programs processes and systems that support 8ams continued growth across the U.S. Canada Colombia and Czech Republic.
• Use data and metrics to guide decision-making and continuously improve the employee experience.
• Represent the People function with the Executive Leadership Team and Board as needed and mentor and develop future leaders across the organization.

About you:

• Advanced degree in Human Resources Business Administration or a similar relevant field (or equivalent experience).
• 8 years of progressive People leadership experience including direct oversight of Total Rewards and HRIS/People Systems.
• Proven experience leading and developing People Business Partner teams.
• Strong knowledge of compensation design benefits administration and People systems/technology.
• Impeccable communication interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical and project management skills.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and People compliance requirements.
• High emotional intelligence sound judgment operating with ambiguity and a demonstrated track record developing future leaders.
• Demonstrated command of 8ams Core Values especially We Find a Way and Work Smart Win Fast with a track record of leading through ambiguity.
• Comfortable operating as a trusted advisor and occasional stand-in for the Chief People Officer including at the ELT and Board level.
• Strong negotiation and conflict-resolution skills with an objective company-first approach to decision-making.
• A builder of diverse equitable and inclusive teams who makes people feel heard and valued.

Why This Role Is Exciting

• High visibility: youll partner directly with the Chief People Officer and sit on 8ams Leadership Team.
• Real impact: your work will shape how every employee across the U.S. Canada Colombia and Czech Republic experiences working at 8am.
• Growth: youll build the scalable programs and systems that support 8ams continued growth.
• Variety: youll own Total Rewards People Systems/HRIS People Business Partners and Facilities all at once with a direct line to the leaders shaping 8ams future.
• This role sits on 8ams Senior Leadership Team with visibility to the Executive Leadership Team eligibility for Leadership Offsites and the Award of Excellence trip and a real hand in developing 8ams next generation of leaders.

Why 8am:

At 8am our culture is shaped by the people who bring it to life every day. Together we build a company rooted in continuous learning genuine community holistic wellness and meaningful engagementvalues that empower us as individuals and unite us as a team. Our culture is grounded in our core values: Work Smart Win Fast; Outshine Ordinary and We Find a Way. These values drive how we serve our customers and work with each other in a collaborative inspiring and empowering environment every day.

Heres how we support our 8Team:

• Health Insurance Coverage: We offer our 8Team a variety of medical dental and vision plans designed to fit your needs including a 100% company-paid HDHP plan for employees.
• Financial perks: We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including annual bonuses equity options and 401(k) or RRSP if in Canada with a company match for all team members.
• Time for what matters: Flexible Time Off paid holidays and a parental leave program for our new parents.
• Wellness: Wellness stipends mental health support and one-on-one nutrition coaching.
• Learning and Development: Continuous learning through leadership programs professional development funds and individually focused talent development.
• Giving back to the communities around us: Participate in our charitable matching gift program paid time off for volunteer service and company-sponsored volunteer events (both local and virtually).
• Engagement: Virtual and in-person team-building events quarterly award recognition through our Rise & Shine Award of Excellence Program and our peer-to-peer appreciation platform.

At 8am we dont just offer benefits - we create an environment where people can thrive grow and make a real impact every day.

Diversity equity & inclusion at 8am:

At 8am we recognize that innovation occurs with a strong team of people who are diverse in background personality talent and ideas. Experience comes in many forms and ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace where we continue to learn from each other is an integral part of our culture. We are committed to creating a welcoming and transparent environment for all that embraces those differences through education equal access to opportunities and information inclusionary programs and community outreach.

Security advisory:

Our hiring teams at 8am are dedicated to recruiting top talent that share our passion for serving the professional services industry through innovative financial technology. As such our Talent Acquisition Team only follows legitimate hiring practices. We will always communicate with our candidates using emails with the 8am domain and will never ask for sensitive/personal data during the application process. All interviews take place over phone call Zoom/Google Meet or in person. All offers are communicated verbally by our Talent Acquisition Specialists with a written offer letter as a follow up.