1 big thing: Axios HQ is a software platform that helps organizations communicate more effectively by bringing years of newsroom research to remote teams’ fingertips so they can create smart updates that distill essential information in half the time — increasing transparency, boosting engagement, and building trust. 

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Why it matters: We are a newly independent business after being spun out of our parent company in August 2022. Our VP of People will play a critical role in the scaling and growth of our highly diverse culture, while optimizing the employee experience from employee attraction to employee engagement and experience.

Go deeper: In this role, you will oversee the People department and should expect the following responsibilities: 

  • Talent Attraction and Branding - Optimize Axios HQ branding for potential talent
  • Talent Recruitment- oversee the talent acquisition team to develop a long term strategy for scalable recruitment strategies that can take us from 100 to 500 employees in a few short years, while protecting DEI
  • New Hire Onboarding -  align with the organization on an exceptional new hire experience that has seamless team transitions to teams
  • Talent Management & Retention - partner with Executive leadership team to develop Axios HQ’s strategy to retain our talent, by creating succession plans, career mapping and professional development programs
  • Employee Experience - soliciting feedback from our employees and continuously working to create a culture of candor, inclusiveness and growth
  • Core HR Functions - payroll and benefits administration; employee compliance, DEI standards and best practices, and  budget management, to name a few

The details: Ideal candidates will embody an entrepreneurial spirit and passion for Axios HQ’s mission and values - raise the bar, stay curious, be inclusive, always, and champion each other - and have the following skills/experience:

  • 10+ years of related experience (including but not limited to, Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management)
  • Previously worked in a high-growth stage SaaS, early funding round company, and successfully led the people strategy
  • SHRM or equivalent preferred 
  • Comfort in the startup environment and creating structure in an ever changing environment
  • Critical thinking skills- we need an individual who can think creatively outside the box on how to grow the business while protecting the employee experience
  • Unparalleled organizational skills- this role will have an immense amount of urgent need across all departments, therefore our ideal candidate is comfortable prioritizing, setting boundaries and executing on competing priorities
  • Experience leading a remote first team and building to scale a remote first company, including the state by state laws and regulations for hiring, employee experience and employee termination/departure
  • Obsession with data and analytics
  • Strong passion for DEI and experience creating and nurturing an inclusive culture

Don’t forget: 

  • Axios HQ believes in fair and equitable pay. On target earning for this role is in the range of $225,000-$250,000 and is dependent on numerous factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, and skill.
  • Health insurance (options include 100% paid for individuals, 75% for families)
  • Primary caregiver 12-week paid leave
  • 401K
  • Generous vacation policy, plus company holidays
  • Executive level company equity
  • A commitment to an open, inclusive, and diverse work culture
  • Annual learning and development stipend

Additional pandemic-related benefits:

  • One mental health day per month
  • Monthly work-from-home stipend
  • Tele-mental health services 
  • OneMedical membership, including tele-health services 
  • Increased work flexibility for parents and caretakers 
  • Virtual company-sponsored social events

 

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