Groove is the leading sales engagement platform for enterprises using Salesforce. Built for the needs of relationship-based sellers, Groove increases rep productivity, drives Salesforce adoption, and provides revenue leaders with key insights to know what’s driving their business. Because Groove is Salesforce native, it has the most advanced activity capture in the industry, ensuring that revenue teams can rely on accurate reporting and forecasting, lowered compliance risk, and streamlined administration. Whether it’s automating CRM data entry or empowering reps to generate pipeline and close more deals, Groove gives reps 20% of their week back to focus on high-value activities.

Over 70,000 people use Groove at some of the world’s largest and fastest-growing companies, including Google, BBVA, Atlassian, Uber, and Capital One. Groove has ranked #1 in customer satisfaction on G2 in five sales technology categories and has made the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing privately held companies in the U.S. for three years in a row. To learn more, visit https://groove.co.

About the Role 

As the VP of People, you will play a pivotal role in helping Groove nurture and scale our incredible company culture, while implementing new processes to support our rapid growth. This is a new and important role at a formative time in our company’s growth trajectory. The VP of People will set a tone and example that will be followed for many years to come. As VP of People, you will lead the strategy and execution to help attract, develop, motivate, and retain Groove’s employees. You will serve as a champion for the company culture and will support the company executives, team leaders, and individual contributors with leadership and programs that enable the company to develop and grow quickly while remaining an enjoyable place to work. In this role, you will be responsible for all human resource-related activities, including the growth and support of our amazing team of Groovers. This is a full-time position, reporting directly to the CEO.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing policies and programs
• Developing, monitoring, and implementing people management strategy
• Partner with senior leadership to develop and drive HR strategy, tackling projects and programs at all levels
• Oversee employee lifecycle events from onboarding to offboarding, including Performance Improvement Plans, separations, exit interviews, and turning feedback into actionable insights
• Direct compensation and benefits programs for the company
• Plan employee benefits, health and safety programs
• Define and execute the employee experience
• Promote and nurture a DEI culture within our organization 
• Consult and advise leaders across multiple business units on all HR focus areas, including: recruitment, performance management & retention, compensation and rewards, DE&I, staff relations, benefits, training, and people development
• Lead all efforts to scale the People Operations organization, its culture, and operations

Qualifications

• 8+ years of HR experience building culture and leading teams at a high-growth technology start-up, with a strong focus on employee relations 
• Experience partnering at the C-level, and working with senior leadership to empower, influence, and drive change
• Depth of knowledge about HR practices and employment/labor legislation
• Experience successfully designing and deploying new HR initiatives
• Able to challenge conventional approaches and willing to build unique approaches 
• Enjoy operating as much as strategizing, with proficiency in both strong communication skills, written and verbal 
• A relevant degree or equivalent practical experience with proof of HR-related qualifications and experience in best practices

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible PTO
• Paid holidays
• Stock options
• 401k match
• Encouraged training and opportunity for advancement
• Company wide team building retreats & virtual events
• Fun, collaborative, and balanced culture

Our Culture and Core Values

Our values speak volumes about who we are, both as individuals and as a team. At Groove, we put our team before ourselves and are dedicated to ensuring that our teammates are happy and satisfied, both in their careers and their work environment. We are a team of high-performers that operate in a culture of empathy and transparency, with a natural curiosity to continually grow. We put the team before ourselves, care more and enjoy the journey above all else. These are only a few of the reasons that we have a five-star rating on Glassdoor.

Groove is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We offer highly competitive compensation packages and excellent benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance, flexible PTO, and a matching 401K. 

If this sounds like your next ideal career move, we would love to hear from you.

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