Vice President – People & Culture

Cielo Talent

Vice President leading Cielo’s global People & Culture strategy. Driving HR transformation, employee experience, total rewards, compliance, and organizational capability across international operations.

Posted 9/10/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

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 workforce planning and talent management. Proficient in leveraging people analytics for decision-making and ensuring compliance with global employment practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Global People & Culture Strategy DevelopmentHR Transformation LeadershipWorkforce Planning & Talent ManagementPeople Analytics & Workforce InsightsFinancial Acumen in Workforce Modelling

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Hard Skills

Global Employment PracticesPerformance ManagementSuccession PlanningCompensation StrategyHR Technology AdoptionEmployee Relations FrameworksTalent PracticesGovernance & ComplianceProcess StandardizationWorkforce Data Quality

Soft Skills

Leadership DevelopmentStrategic VisionCollaborationCoachingChange Management

Tools & Technologies

HR TechnologiesPeople SystemsWorkforce Analytics Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

SPHRSHRM-SCP

Industry Keywords

People OperationsEmployee LifecycleOrganizational EffectivenessMulti-Region HR FunctionsProfessional ServicesMatrixed Environments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute a global People & Culture strategy aligned with organizational objectives and executive leadership priorities
Serve as the 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, compliance, audit, policy, records, and risk mitigation programs
Oversee 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, people systems, workforce data quality, privacy, and compliance
Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing global People & Culture team
Supervise Senior HR Business Partners, Senior Manager – Benefits & Compensation, and Manager – People & Culture Operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Masters’ or international equivalent in Business, Human Resources or 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
Certification (SPHR, SHRM-SCP) or global HR credentials preferred
Applicants must have the right to live and work in the US
Candidates should be comfortable with occasional schedule flexibility to collaborate across different regions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer
Reasonable accommodation throughout the application and interview process
Remote work setup within the US
Opportunity to influence executive decision-making and lead enterprise-wide transformation
Opportunity to make a lasting impact on people, culture, and organizational growth