Vice President of People

Summary

Join Taskrabbit as our dynamic Global Vice President of People! Lead and shape our global People strategy, reporting directly to the CEO. You will define and execute the people vision across all regions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and growth. As a key member of the senior leadership team, you'll drive transformative initiatives, building a high-performance culture and inclusive employee experience. This role requires extensive experience in global HR leadership, strategic planning, and talent management. Taskrabbit offers a competitive compensation package, remote-first flexibility, and a supportive, diverse culture.

Requirements

• At least 10+ years of progressive experience in Human Resources, with a minimum of 3+ years in senior leadership roles, including experience managing large, diverse global teams
• Proven track record of successfully leading HR functions in high-growth, global organizations, ideally in a fast-paced or technology-driven environment
• Strong business acumen with the ability to align people strategies with organizational goals and metrics
• Deep understanding of global HR practices, organizational development, talent management, compensation, and employee relations
• Expertise in driving cultural transformation, employee engagement, and building a diverse and inclusive workforce
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and engage at all levels of the organization
• High emotional intelligence and the ability to foster trust and navigate complex relationships in a global and multicultural environment
• Demonstrated ability to manage ambiguity, drive results in a fast-changing environment, and lead large-scale change initiatives

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of a global people strategy that aligns with the organization’s mission, vision, and strategic goals
• Serve as a trusted advisor and partner to the CEO, executive team, and senior leaders on all people-related matters, including workforce planning, organizational design, leadership development, and employee engagement
• Build and drive a global talent strategy that attracts, develops, and retains top talent across multiple regions
• Develop strategies inclusive of the changing work environment where AI will be a key factor in HR strategy, talent management, and organizational development and how teams are developed across the organization
• Cultivate a positive, inclusive, and high-performance culture that reflects the company’s values and drives employee engagement
• Oversee the development of programs that enhance employee well-being, work-life balance, and overall experience, from onboarding to career development
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts, ensuring DEI is embedded in all people programs and initiatives globally
• Oversee the design and implementation of talent management programs, including performance management, leadership development, succession planning, and career growth initiatives
• Drive a culture of continuous learning and development across the organization, ensuring employees have the tools and resources to succeed in their roles and grow within the company
• Lead the development and execution of strategies to build strong leadership pipelines at all levels, with a focus on developing future leaders
• Work closely with the finance and senior leadership teams to design and implement competitive, fair, and equitable compensation strategies, including base salary, incentives, benefits, and rewards programs
• Ensure that global compensation practices are aligned with local market conditions while promoting internal equity and alignment with company values
• Provide oversight to all global HR operations, ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations across different regions and countries
• Lead global workforce planning and analytics, using data to inform key people decisions, anticipate workforce trends, and drive business outcomes
• Optimize HR technologies, tools, and systems to streamline operations and improve overall efficiency in people-related processes
• Utilize AI to analyze trends and predict workforce needs, including turnover, skill gaps, and future hiring requirements, enabling more strategic workforce planning
• Lead aspects of organizational change, ensuring that employees are effectively supported through transitions and transformations
• Manage crisis response or significant organizational changes, ensuring clear communication and maintaining employee trust and engagement
• Build, inspire, and mentor a high-performing global HR team, providing strategic direction and professional development opportunities to drive team success
• Foster collaboration across the People function to ensure a cohesive and unified approach to people strategy

Benefits

• Taskrabbit is a Remote-First Company
• Employer-paid health insurance (US employees)
• 401k match with immediate vesting (US employees)
• Medical insurance (EU employees)
• Generous and flexible time off with 2 company-wide closure weeks
• Taskrabbit product stipends
• Wellness + productivity + education stipends
• IKEA discounts
• Reproductive health support
• Base pay range for this position is $260,000 - $300,000
• Bonus