Vice President – People & Culture

Cielo Talent

Vice President leading global People & Culture strategy at Cielo, the world’s leading Talent Acquisition Partner. Driving HR transformation, operations, rewards, compliance, and workforce planning.

Posted 9/4/2026full-timeRemote • Wisconsin • 🇩🇪 GermanyLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing global People & Culture strategies, leading HR transformation initiatives, and driving organizational effectiveness through strong financial acumen and compliance frameworks. Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing HR teams while championing engagement, inclusion, and talent management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Global People & Culture Strategy DevelopmentHR Transformation LeadershipWorkforce Planning & Talent ManagementFinancial Acumen in Workforce ModellingHR Compliance & Governance

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Hard Skills

People AnalyticsPerformance ManagementCompensation StrategyEmployee Relations FrameworksSuccession PlanningHR Technology AdoptionWorkforce Data QualityJob ArchitectureTalent PracticesRisk Mitigation

Soft Skills

Leadership DevelopmentStrategic VisionCollaborationCoachingChange Management

Tools & Technologies

HR TechnologiesPeople SystemsWorkforce InsightsEmployee Support ServicesGovernance Frameworks

Certifications & Qualifications

Masters’ Degree in Business or Human ResourcesSPHRSHRM-SCP

Industry Keywords

Global Employment PracticesMulti-Region OrganizationsProfessional ServicesShared ServicesMatrixed Environments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute a global People & Culture strategy aligned with organizational objectives and executive priorities
Serve as senior People & Culture advisor to executive leaders on organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, leadership capability, succession, and people-related risk
Lead enterprise-wide people transformation initiatives
Lead and develop Senior HR Business Partners
Drive consistency in people policies, performance management, talent practices, and employee relations frameworks
Lead workforce planning, talent reviews, succession planning, and leadership pipeline development
Establish competency and skills frameworks
Lead the annual performance management cycle
Lead global People Operations and employee support services across the employee lifecycle
Drive process standardization, governance, continuous improvement, and HR technology adoption
Champion engagement, recognition, wellbeing, inclusion, and belonging initiatives
Lead compensation, benefits, and total rewards strategy
Oversee compensation reviews, job architecture, salary structures, and benefits programs
Partner with Finance on workforce budgeting, forecasting, and cost planning
Establish and maintain global people governance and compliance frameworks
Oversee HR compliance programs, audits, policy governance, records management, and risk mitigation
Provide oversight for health, safety, occupational health, and employee wellbeing governance
Partner with Finance on employee lifecycle events, workforce data, compensation changes, and benefits transactions
Leverage people analytics and workforce insights for decision-making and organizational performance
Oversee HR technologies and people systems, including workforce data quality, privacy, and compliance
Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing global People & Culture team
Supervise Senior HR Business Partners, the Senior Manager - Benefits & Compensation, and the Manager - People & Culture Operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Masters’ degree or international equivalent in Business, Human Resources, or a similar field required
10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience
At least 5 years leading multiple global/international HR functions
Proven success leading HR in global, multi-region organizations of similar scale (1,500–5,000 employees)
Experience guiding organizations through transition, restructuring, or HR transformation
Deep knowledge of global employment practices, compliance, HR Operations, and modern talent strategies
Strong financial acumen and experience partnering with Finance on workforce modelling and cost planning
Ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on leadership in a lean or evolving HR structure
Background in professional services, technology, shared services, or other global, matrixed environments
Comfortable with occasional schedule flexibility to collaborate across regions
Must have the right to live and work in the United States
SPHR, SHRM-SCP, or global HR credentials preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work within the United States
Monday to Friday work schedule
Opportunity to influence executive decision-making
Opportunity to lead enterprise-wide transformation
Opportunity to make a lasting impact on people, culture, and growth
Equal opportunity employer
Accommodation support during the application and interview process