Chief People Officer, Tala

• 10+ years of progressive People/HR experience, with at least 5 years in the senior-most People leadership role (VP or CPO) for a rapidly growing, global organization
• Proven track record of building and leading high-performing, globally distributed People teams
• Deep expertise in designing executive compensation and equity strategies for pre- and post-IPO companies
• Demonstrated ability to be a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive team with exceptional communication, low ego, and high empathy
• Experience in organizations with diverse employee populations, including corporate, technical, and large-scale operational teams (e.g., contact centers)

Desirable

• Tala is at a rare and pivotal moment. We have built a globally recognized, mission-driven business that has already positively impacted millions of lives. Now, as we prepare for our next chapter, we are seeking a transformational People leader to be the architect
• This is not a role for a caretaker; this is an opportunity to build, evolve, and scale a global People function that will power our mission for years to come, balancing and maintaining what's core to our culture with the rigor of a world-class public company
• Executive Partnership & Talent Strategy: Design and launch a comprehensive talent management system that covers the full employee lifecycle—from acquisition to development and retention—to ensure we're staffed for success
• Organizational Design & Effectiveness: Lead initiatives to evolve our organizational structure, ensuring we are designed for speed, accountability, and scale. Drive our talent calibration and performance management philosophies to foster a culture of high performance
• Culture & Employee Engagement: Act as the primary champion for Tala’s culture and values. Develop and implement strategies to measure and enhance employee engagement, ensuring Tala remains a destination for top talent
• Total Rewards & IPO Readiness: Oversee the design and administration of all total rewards programs (compensation, equity, benefits) to ensure they are competitive and aligned with a public company framework. Lead the People team’s contribution to all aspects of the S-1 filing and subsequent public company operations
• People Operations, Systems & Analytics: Build a scalable, data-driven People Operations function that provides seamless support to our global employee base. Optimize our HR tech stack to deliver powerful insights and manage talent effectively
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): Drive our global DEI strategy, fostering an inclusive environment that reinforces our position as an equal opportunity employer and reflects the diverse customers we serve
• Talent Acquisition & Management: Lead a best-in-class global talent acquisition function capable of attracting and hiring exceptional, diverse talent across all functions, from corporate to large-scale operational teams