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Job type full-time
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The vipre security group is looking for an experienced head of hr to lead and drive human resources programs, practices, processes and policy for vipre’s operations in the americas.
Vipre security group, a part of ziff davis (nasdaq : zd), is a global, highly rated, award-winning security, privacy and data protection company protecting millions of consumers and businesses supporting some of the largest brandsBacked by cutting-edge machine learning, one of the world’s largest threat intelligence clouds and real-time behavior monitoring, the vipre security group delivers unmatched protection against today’s most aggressive threatsThe group operates under various brands, vipre™, strongvpn™, ipvanish™, safesend™, inspired elearning™, livedrive™ and sugarsync™We currently have over 500 employees in office locations spanning 14 countries worldwide, including major cities throughout the us, with many members of our team working remotely.
The head of hr, americas will oversee and lead all hr programs and practices for our vipre security group for the americasThe vipre security group is driving cybersecurity transformation and shaping the way business gets doneOur revolutionary patented suite of services provides over three million customers worldwide with a more efficient, reliable, and cost-effective way of working.the ideal candidate will have a huge impact on our business group, including organizational development, employee relations, employee engagement, satisfaction and performance managementThis role will partner with our international director of hr for all business group initiatives as they serve as the primary evangelists of our culture, working directly with our most important asset, our employees.
As a very acquisitive company, the head of hr, americas role is pivotal for our business successThe person in this role demonstrates strategic ability in scaling our organization and should have an outstanding strategic mindset with deep knowledge in all matters concerning hr and the employee life cycleThey will support business needs and ensure the proper implementation of company strategy and objectives are established and in place.
The head of hr, americas is responsible for developing and implementing the business group’s talent and culture strategy, human resources business plan, establishing accountability, identifying solutions to resolve problems and fostering a workplace that enables all employees to contribute to the organization at their full potentialThe head of hr, americas will collaborate with the vipre security group management team and enable business success through a variety of initiativesThis leader will report to the group president for the vipre security group.
The head of hr, americas will:
Hr foundation
Provide leadership and expertise for your business group for the full scope of human resource functions including organizational effectiveness and change, talent acquisition & management, organizational learning and development, performance management, compensation and labor compliance
Provide employee relations support to managers/supervisors and employees to ensure complaints, discipline, performance management and corrective action procedures are handled in a fair, consistent and legally compliant manner
Conduct investigations in response to employee allegations or management inquiries, partnering with our legal team to manage risk and ensure compliance
Effectively and strategically manage hr business group budget
Support business group level m&a activity – both in assessing targets, evaluating cultural alignment, and ensuring smooth implementation and harmonization
Business partnership
Leverage deep understanding of the business to translate business plans into clear business-focused talent, engagement and organization strategies that achieve business outcomes
Partner with and advise our managers on people & culture strategy and decisions including team dynamics, design, development, and compensation
Actively engage with business group leaders to ensure organization effectiveness and optimal
Organization design
Develop and lead a strong, high performing hr business partners function that has a deep connection to the business and drives/creates tangible business value
Culture & performance
Manage the strategy and programs that support employee engagement, driven by data from our employee engagement survey, exit surveys, people analytics, etc.
Be a cultural champion, both as a role model and in leading your team and cross-company initiatives to help us scale and strengthen our culture as we grow
Help to conceive and execute diversity & inclusion initiatives that makes our company a better place for everybody to work
Talent
Drive the americas recruiting efforts to continue to build pipelines and attract talent
Drive the business group talent agenda and provide clear leadership on talent management – including assessing, developing, coaching and mentoring critical executive talent
Partner with executives on senior level hiring and reward decisions
About you:
Motivated by challenges and brings a positive tone, an eye for solutions and an energy for rolling up your sleeves and doing whatever needs to be done
Always questioning the status quo, looking for opportunities to innovate and break convention where better results can be achieved
Leads others through ambiguity and constant change, nimble and responsive in the short-term while driving progress on longer-term foundational initiatives
An exceptional communicator in both written and verbal interactions; clear, concise, and courageous in giving tough but supportive feedback when needed
Respected just as much for business judgment as for hr expertise
Emotionally intelligent and able to build strong trust with leaders, employees and colleagues with diverse backgrounds and situations at all levels
Experience:
Proven experience in a senior hr role in high volume, high growth businesses, prior experience in m&a processes and integration is a major plus
10+ years of human resources experience, with at least 3 years recent experience leading the human resources function
Bachelor`s degree or equivalent in human resources; mba or other advanced degree is preferred
In-depth knowledge about local and international human resource processes, employment legislation, and legal regulations
Broad business and financial understanding and ability to apply to human capital initiatives
High energy level, comfortable performing multifaceted projects in conjunction with hands on day-to-day activities
Assertive and persuasive with sound judgment
Ability to work under pressure in high-paced environment
Deep knowledge of hr functions (talent management, recruitment etc.)
Demonstrated process capabilities and results, metrics-driven
An excellent connector who collaborates, problem solves, and can help celebrate wins while learning from mistakes and always keeping the team in mind
A solid track record of influencing senior business leaders while demonstrating excellent decision quality
Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company
Experience with agile operating model preferred or seeking leader who has experience supporting an organization on agile operating principles.
Willing to travel when required
Ziff davis, incIs an equal opportunity employerWe celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all employees.
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