People Operations Specialist
Stripe
Vice President, People Response
Circle 4 Marketing, LLC
full-time
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Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • District of Columbia, Washington
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💰 $160,000 - $200,000 per year
Job Level
Lead
About the role
- Accountable for delivering comprehensive HR support at the frontlines of WCK's globally decentralized relief operations
- Tailor and implement Global People & Culture strategies for Response context; act as both strategic and hands-on leader
- Lead people operations including employee relations, development, performance management, and compensation for Response teams and contractors
- Deployable to field operations (approximately 25% travel) and oversee 24/7 people support capabilities for global emergency response
- Partner with President, Response and Response leadership; collaborate with Global People and Culture; represent Response People needs enterprise-wide
- Own Response-specific performance and development processes in Lattice and enterprise systems; design and deliver learning programs (rapid deployment readiness, trauma-informed practices, cross-cultural competency)
- Drive HR technology adaptations and automation for rapid deployment scenarios, streamlined field onboarding, and mobile-friendly processes
- Develop and implement well-being and resilience strategies; coach leaders and promote healthy team dynamics; lead succession and workforce planning
Requirements
- 12-15 years of progressive HR leadership experience, with demonstrated success in complex, multi-jurisdictional environments
- Experience managing people operations in high-stress, rapidly changing, or emergency/crisis contexts preferred
- Proven track record of adapting enterprise policies and processes to unique operational contexts
- Strong background in contractor management and multi-stakeholder collaboration
- Knowledge of international employment law and compliance requirements
- Experience with HR technology systems and process automation
- Demonstrated ability to lead and influence without direct authority
- Excellent crisis communication and decision-making skills
- Must have valid passport and ability to deploy to emergency response locations globally
- Alignment with the mission and values of WCK
- Field Deployment Requirements: Ability to travel internationally at short notice
- Field Deployment Requirements: Physical and mental resilience to work in challenging field conditions including extreme weather, basic accommodations, and high-stress emergency environments
- Field Deployment Requirements: Ability to maintain effectiveness while managing jet lag, irregular schedules, and demanding operational tempo
- Skills and Competencies: Strategic thinking with hands-on execution capabilities
- Skills and Competencies: Cultural competency and ability to work effectively in diverse, international environments
- Skills and Competencies: Resilience and adaptability in high-stress, rapidly changing situations
- Skills and Competencies: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Skills and Competencies: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Skills and Competencies: Self-directed with comfort in ambiguous situations
- Skills and Competencies: Proficient in relevant HR technology platforms, Microsoft Office Suite
