VP of People - Taskrabbit

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Global Vice President of People to lead and shape our global People strategy. This role reports to the CEO and will be responsible for defining and executing the people vision across all business regions, ensuring alignment with our organizational goals, culture, and growth objectives. As a key member of the senior leadership team, the VP of People will drive transformative initiatives that build a high-performance culture and create an inclusive and empowering employee experience across all levels of the organization.

What You'll Work On:

• People Strategy & Leadership:
  • 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
• Culture & Employee Experience:
  • 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.
• Talent Management & Organizational Development:
  • 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.
• Compensation & Benefits:
  • 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.
• Global Workforce Planning & HR Operations:
  • 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.
• Workplace Facilities Management:
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to align real estate and facilities strategies with overall business goals.
  • Manage cross-functional teams and coordinate with internal departments such as IT, security, and operations.
  • Negotiate and manage contracts with external vendors, contractors, and service providers.
• Change Management & Transformation:
  • 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.
• Leadership & Team Development:
  • 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.

Your Areas Of Expertise:

• 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.

Compensation & Benefits: 

At Taskrabbit, our approach to compensation is designed to be competitive, transparent and equitable.  total compensation consists of base pay + bonus + benefits + perks.

The base pay range for this position is $260,000 - $300,000.  This range is representative of base pay only, and does not include any other total cash compensation amounts, such as company bonus or benefits. Final offer amounts may vary from the amounts listed above, and will be determined by factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, qualifications, geography, and level.