Vice President of People & Culture, Certn
AI-powered background checks for enterprises
Job no longer available
AI-powered background checks for enterprises
201-500 employees
Job no longer available
201-500 employees
Company mission
To help companies of all sizes build trust in people.
Role
Who you are
- Experience leading P&C programs and teams in a fast-paced environment and leadership experience in a global organization, with a focus in Canada, the UK, AUS, USA and Europe
- Experience building great cultures with the ability to drive change in a high growth, global environment and demonstrated success in delivering on strategic organizational design tied to business outcomes
- Expertise in coaching executive team members, effectively articulating ideas, leveraging data to drive decisions and influencing pivotal stakeholders
- Experience in due diligence and integration initiatives for M&A is considered an asset
- Excellent analytical and project management skills, with the ability to manage budgets, KPI’s, and results across all locations
- Understanding the tax, legal, compensation, and immigration issues associated with a global workforce is considered an asset
- Possesses exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with an inspired ability to listen intently, think clearly, and respond effectively and empathically to various challenges
- Ability to deliver complex messages while maintaining positive relationships and engendering trust and mutual respect
- You have a high tolerance for ambiguity, and you love bringing structure where none has existed, and only when it’s needed
- Well-rounded expertise across all general areas of P&C, including Organizational Design, Workforce Planning, Diversity and Inclusion, Employee Experience, Talent and Performance Management, Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, and Employment Law
What the job involves
- We're seeking an experienced Vice President of People and Culture to join our team and shape the future of our organization through innovative people practices and holistic employee engagement strategies
- Reporting to our COO, and working closely with our CEO, you will provide strategic leadership and coaching to the Executive team and the P&C team (currently 12) to elevate our practices to attract, retain, and develop our current and future Certonians around the globe
- Collaborate with the executive leadership team and support Certn's global success by championing strategies for employee engagement, compensation, talent acquisition, people operations, career development, learning and growth, and diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging
- Partner and lead members of the People and Culture team. You will be their guide and their support in achieving success in their current scope and advancement in their careers
- Be a champion of Certn's culture - immersing our candidates and Certonians with an honest look at our company’s culture throughout their journey here
- Contribute to our mergers and acquisitions activities by conducting the People and Culture’s due diligence process and acting as the executive sponsor for strategic and intentional integration plans
- Influencing the senior leadership team in its decisions by ensuring we are considering the human and people factors
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between P&C practices and business goals
- Guide the P&C team on the design and content to successfully convey accomplishments, challenges, opportunities and priorities for Certonians, the Executive Team, and the Board
- Create a robust Remote Work strategy to keep people engaged, connected, and thriving!
- Stay on top of industry trends and best practices to continuously improve our people-related programs
Our take
Certn’s platform allows people to gain fast access to background checks, from criminal records through to motor vehicle records and even credit checks. Its software allows recruiters to save time and money in the hiring process, as the standard 3-4 days for completing background checks is reduced to hours.
Currently, the solution is used by over 2,800 enterprises, including leading employers, staffing firms and property management companies. However, it is not the only player using AI to conduct background checks; Checkr, GoodHire, and HireRight are some of the leading companies that are solving this years-old problem in different parts of the world, and Certn will have to work hard to stand out in this crowded space.
The company looks poised for a period of rapid international expansion over the next few years, thanks to considerable funding amounting to $115 million in 2023 and the acquisition of UK-based background check provider Credence and Australian Intercheck. It also astutely hired CTO Susan Davis (ex-VP of Engineering at Dessa and Xtiva Financial Systems) in 2021.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-8% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)
Apr 2023
$30m
SERIES B
May 2022
$50m
SERIES B
Total funding: $112.7m
Company benefits
- 4 weeks paid vacation
- 12 wellness days
- Extensive health benefits
- Family support program (including support for new parents and caregivers)
- Remote-first and support for flexible remote arrangements
- Green transportation allowance
- Fitness & wellness allowance
- Work from home allowance
- Professional development Budget
- And a few more goodies!
Company HQ
Harris Green, Victoria, BC
Leadership
Evan Dalton
(Co-Founder & Co-CEO)Former VP of Business Development at home rental fintech company RentMoola. Former Office Leasing Advisor at Cushman & Wakefield.
Owen Madrick
(Co-Founder, Co-CEO & CFO)Chartered Accountant & former VP of Finance at RentMoola. Former Grant Thornton LLP Manager, and Director of Finance at DFH Real Estate.
Andrew McLeod
(Co-Founder & Co-CEO)Forbes 30 Under 30 Nominee and Remote Tech CEO of the Year 2021. Co-founder of sports equipment company Emei Products (acquired 2021). Former CSO at RentMoola.
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