VP of People

Company: Foundry Group
Location: Seattle
Posted on: January 23, 2025

Job Description:

Who Boundless IsWe're a team of immigrants and experts who have struggled with our own journeys through the complex, high-stakes U.S. immigration system. That is why we are building deeply customer-centric products and experiences to become the default trusted partner for all families and businesses. We are the largest player in the family immigration industry, and a high-growth challenger serving corporate clients. Across both consumer and business segments, we've aided over 100,000 individuals and 1,000 businesses to successfully navigate the convoluted immigration process.We're backed by influential venture investors around the country, including Foundry Group (led by Brad Feld), Trilogy Equity Partners, Pioneer Square Labs, Emerson Collective (Laurene Powell Jobs' foundation), Two Sigma Ventures, and Jerry Yang.Today, we are a dynamic growth-stage technology company with 350+ employees across the U.S. and Philippines. We are growing both organically and through strategic acquisitions. We are well-capitalized and on our way to becoming the largest immigration company in the world and first trusted brand in the industry.About this RoleOur VP of People is a business-focused HR leader who guides this critical function to drive organizational success. Reporting directly to the CEO, this role is responsible for Boundless' end-to-end People strategy and for fostering a culture where team members are excited, productive, and passionate about working at Boundless.About YouYou are an accomplished executive who understands how to balance people-centric programs with the strategic objectives of the business. You have a track record of using People initiatives to achieve tangible results and being a trusted partner for executives across all functions.You also have experience leading People teams in diverse global settings. You understand the nuances of operating across cultures, time zones, and legal requirements, adapting policies and programs to meet local needs while maintaining a unified, global approach. You have successfully led People initiatives through acquisitions and post-merger integrations, fostering alignment and unity across teams with agility and empathy.You're passionate about creating a cohesive culture that emphasizes inclusion, belonging, and engagement. You view each People program as an opportunity to reinforce our values and support our mission.What You'll Do

• Develop and execute a global People and Places strategy: Design and implement scalable People and Places programs that drive employee engagement, performance, and career development and that are responsive to regional needs. Own the compensation philosophy, company values iteration and amplification, and talent strategy.
• Build the team: Hire, manage, and grow our U.S. and Philippines People teams, ensuring alignment and collaboration across HRBP, People Ops, and Talent Acquisition functions, to deliver on the most important business goals.
• Scale People operations: Establish efficient and effective People Ops practices that support our team at scale, optimizing our technology, tools, and other People systems to meet the needs of a growing organization.
• Partner with leaders: As a member of the "first team" with all other functional leaders, contribute to strategic planning, goal setting, and company-wide initiatives as we scale. Be a sounding board for executives and leaders to create and deliver effective People strategies within their organizations, including org design, succession planning, and employee relations.
• Lead People strategies in M&A: Guide post-merger integration with a focus on quickly establishing a unified culture, designing the right organization, and aligning teams to our mission. Lead org design strategy and HR diligence when evaluating acquisition opportunities.
• Support Board and investor relations: Provide content, expertise, and strategic insights for Board meetings and investor materials. Develop strong, collaborative relationships with Board members and key investors.
• Ensure global compliance: Oversee compliance with employment laws and regulations in all countries where we operate, adapting policies and procedures as needed to ensure Boundless adheres to all local requirements.
• Make work fun: Immigration is serious work, but we don't have to be serious people all the time. Own the office strategy across Seattle, Las Vegas, and the Philippines to create an office environment that fosters collaboration, excitement, and productivity. Oversee event planning, company events, swag, and other connectivity initiatives to bring us closer together.
• Steward and purposefully evolve the Boundless culture: Culture is one of the most amorphous and important factors to how an organization performs. As we continue to grow our scale and our global footprint, it will be essential to understand and adapt what effective culture means for us - how should our values evolve, how we sustain meaningful connections, how to foster inclusivity and belonging, how to create psychological safety, how to set and manage high expectations, and other elements that will serve as our backbone for years to come.Why work for Boundless?Boundless offers employees the unique opportunity to grow professionally as leaders in the online immigration industry while driving positive social change. Every employee is essential to achieving our core mission of empowering every family to navigate the immigration system more confidently, rapidly and affordably.We are trailblazers in the online immigration space because we aren't constrained by convention - We think without bounds. Boundless is a place for employees who aren't afraid to continuously try new things. We value a spirit of inquiry and look for individuals who ask questions and challenge ideas to move us forward, to understand the why. We encourage our employees to focus on outcomes over output and to address complex challenges with simple solutions. Boundless is all about ownership, accountability, and flexibility in how we approach our individual company roles, and the industry as a whole.Visit careers.boundless.com to learn more about Boundless, including our perks and benefits!LocationSeattle. 4 days/week in-office, with flexibility. Regular travel is expected, domestically as well as internationally to visit current and future sites where Boundless employees are located.CompensationCompensation for this role includes both cash and equity. The starting base salary for this position is typically $187,000-$245,000. Total compensation offered for this role will be dependent on the candidate's experience, qualifications, skills and abilities as demonstrated in the interview and hiring process. Additionally, Boundless offers its U.S. full-time employees benefits.
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