Vice President of People Operations, Systems, and Total Rewards, Metropolis

• Experience: 12+ years of experience in People Operations, HR Systems, or Total Rewards, with significant leadership experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Systems Expertise: Proven experience managing HRIS systems and leveraging technology to improve employee experience and operational efficiency
• Analytical Acumen: Strong background in People analytics, with a demonstrated ability to create insights from data to inform business decisions
• Total Rewards Leadership: Deep expertise in compensation and benefits strategy, including equity plan administration
• Operational Excellence: Track record of improving processes, implementing innovative solutions, and ensuring compliance
• Leadership Skills: Inspirational leader with the ability to build, manage, and mentor high-performing teams
• Education: Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (e.g., MBA, HR, or related field) is preferred

Desirable

• The Vice President of People Operations, Systems, and Total Rewards will be a key member of the People leadership team, driving critical functions that support the employee lifecycle and enable organizational growth
• This leader will own and optimize People Operations processes, implement scalable systems and analytics capabilities, and design and execute competitive Total Rewards strategies, including equity administration
• Based in either our New York City or Santa Monica headquarters, the role offers a unique opportunity to shape foundational practices for a company on a transformational growth journey
• Lead and continuously improve People Operations processes to enhance efficiency, compliance, and employee satisfaction
• Develop and launch an AI-powered shared services product to provide seamless support for all employee inquiries and transactions
• Ensure adherence to employment regulations, partnering with legal and compliance teams as needed
• Drive the administration and optimization of People systems, including planning and launching a new HRIS within the next year
• Build enterprise-facing People analytics capabilities, creating dashboards to monitor key metrics such as attrition, engagement, and cost per hire
• Provide insights and trend analysis to inform strategic decision-making and organizational planning
• Design and implement competitive compensation and benefits programs to attract, retain, and engage top talent
• Work closely with our benefits brokers to build best in class healthcare benefits, including efficient and high touch administration for our employees
• Oversee the administration of the company’s equity plan, working closely with the board of directors and internal finance teams
• Oversee the payroll team to ensure accurate payment and processing of our pay cycles – and compliance with local, state and federal filings
• Ensure Total Rewards programs are compliant, equitable, and aligned with company values and goals
• Partner with senior leadership to align People strategies with broader business objectives
• Lead and develop a high-performing team across People Operations, Systems, and Total Rewards functions
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, including finance, IT, legal, and other People leaders, to drive initiatives forward