About the role:

OfferUp is seeking a strategic and operationally oriented Vice President of People who will lead and manage all aspects of Human Resources in a scrappy, tech-startup environment. As a key member of the leadership team, this executive will play the role of “player/coach”, and partner effectively with members of the People Team and the rest of the executive team to enhance and develop integrated HR programs that are aligned with OfferUp’s DNA culture and operating environment. This role reports to the Chief Operating Officer.

What we love about this role: 

Build and lead a People Team to help OfferUp achieve its business goals and success in its talent strategies. Execute operational excellence across all facets of Human Resources, including talent acquisition, employee engagement, performance enablement, total rewards, and HR operations. Provide the appropriate day-to-day tactical and strategic support to the People team and business leaders. This will be a hands-on, roll-up your sleeves role, where you will have your own body of work in addition to leading the People Team to achieve their goals and objectives.

The successful candidate will demonstrate hands-on experience in a dynamic environment with a proven track record of HR management, a customer-focused and business approach, and a passion for working collaboratively.

The successful candidate will have excellent project-management skills, and be able to communicate HR plans and strategies, both written and verbally, in a clear and easy-to-understand way.

Here's more of what you will get to do:

• Build out the People Team. You will get to create the shape of the People Organization by identifying and hiring open roles that complement and supplement your areas of expertise. Set clear expectations, goals, and swim lanes across functional areas for a culture of operational excellence.
• Compensation and Benefits. Execute an appropriate market competitive compensation and benefits strategy that maintains fairness and incentivizes behaviors that align with our DNA across the company. The rewards program will enable the company to hire, develop, and retain the talent necessary to meet/exceed strategic and operating objectives. 
• Execute DEI Plans. Further build out current DEI foundations, including existing ERG support.
• Talent Management and Development. Provide overall leadership to drive a consistent talent management and development agenda to ensure successful talent acquisition, onboarding, employee development, management and leadership development, succession planning, and performance management processes.
• Operational Excellence. Further development and refinement of Standard Operating Procedures and employee communications. 
• Compliance. Maintain awareness of changes to employee policies and practices to ensure the company complies with all applicable laws and regulations concerning employment practices.

You'll thrive in this role if you have: 

• A track record of success in a fast-paced (Driven), constantly evolving environment (Adaptable) - the ability to deal with and successfully lead during times of ambiguity.
• Experience with hiring, attracting, and scaling an excellent HR team.
• A strong background as a business partner and counselor to the leadership team of a dynamic, high-tech organization. Deep knowledge about emerging HR trends and practices and how those factors can be used to enhance OfferUp’s culture.
• Breadth of HR experience with a broad understanding of technical and functional components of HR, including performance enablement/management, compensation and benefits, culture building, career development, recruiting, HR compliance and operations, HRIS, employee relations, and training and development.
• High energy style and a strong, “hands-on” work ethic with a passion for managing details within a dynamic business. Leadership in an effective, non-bureaucratic, and collaborative style. Have the professional credibility to command respect, influence others, and instill confidence across the organization. Encourages people in the organization to come for advice while always operating in the company's best interest. Must be approachable to anyone and at all levels of the organization.
• BA/BS Degree. 
• 10 years of experience of applicable People/Human Resources leadership experience in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• Impeccable integrity.
• Self-starter who hits the ground running and thrives on getting things done.
• Ability to take ambiguous directions and create solutions to meet those demands.
• Strong work ethic and ability to multitask, juggling multiple projects, excellent prioritization skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Location: This position is at OfferUp’s Bellevue headquarters. We are a hybrid work environment, and this position will be expected to work in our Bellevue office approximately 3 days per week.

Compensation Range: $240,000 - $280,000 target 30% annual bonus

OfferUp offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. Individual salaries within our ranges are determined through a variety of factors, including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. All roles will receive equity in OfferUp as part of their compensation, the amount of equity varying depending on the individual’s level and experience.

Benefits (all US roles): In addition to our compensation package, this role is eligible to enroll in health insurance, healthcare savings, and spending accounts, retirement savings benefits (401(k) plan with match), basic and voluntary life insurance, disability benefits, and paid time off for sick leave, family and/or medical leave, vacation, and 12 company holidays. In regard to vacation time, OfferUp has a flexible vacation policy, and, in general, full-time, exempt employees will be expected to take 3-5 weeks (15-30 days) of pre-planned vacation time per year. Vacation needs are flexible and will naturally vary from year to year based on individual circumstances and business needs. In regard to sick time, all full-time employees (exempt and non-exempt) will be granted 12 days (96 hours) of sick time per year (pro-rated if the start date is other than January 1). Your recruiter can share more details about specific benefits during the interview process.