As Marqeta’s Senior Director, People Strategy, you will define and operationalize the HR strategy roadmap to ensure structure and clarity across the various teams within the People Experience organization. You will report directly to the Chief Administrative Officer and will be responsible for the design and strategic execution of our multi-year long range plan, the People Strategy roadmap and calendar, as well as internal communication initiatives. 

We work Flexible First. This role can be performed remotely anywhere within the U.S. or from our local Oakland office. We’d love for you to join us!

The Impact You’ll Have

  • Strategically architect People Plans: Facilitate the design, planning, and execution of the People strategy roadmap, translating it into operational goals and objectives integrated across People teams
  • Enhance cross-functional execution: Drive cross-functional collaboration and alignment with key partner teams (e.g., Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, People Operations,  People Business Partners), fostering a unified approach to achieving business objectives
  • Drive strategic insights and adoption: Developing insights based strategies, clearly demonstrating programs’ value, and driving sustained adoption of our people practices and programs.
  • Orchestrate People Transformation: Lead pivotal People transformation projects that redefine organizational design and operational strategy, supporting robust implementation across the board.
  • Measure success through metrics: Establish and monitor key performance indicators to measure the impact and success of the People Experience programs to identify areas for improvement.
  • Champion change: Develop and implement change management and communication plans to facilitate adoption of key initiatives, and create a feedback loop to help with iteration and improvement.
  • Lead and Empower: Manage a small team of professionals focused on program management and internal communications, enabling them to excel and impact Marqeta’s business objectives.
  • Executive Communication and Presentation: Prepare and deliver compelling presentations for the Executive Team, Company Town Halls, and Board of Directors,  translating complex People data and strategies into clear, succinct, and visually engaging presentations that inform and persuade high-level stakeholders, aligning them with our strategic goals.

Who You Are

  • 15+ years experience in human resources, specifically related to People Strategy, business and organizational transformation, or strategic workforce planning. 
  • Proven track record in designing and implementing People strategies that directly support and drive business outcomes, showcasing a deep alignment with broader business goals.
  • Demonstrated ability to constructively challenge and be challenged, while respecting expertise, advising and trusting cross-functional teams to enhance both accountability and collaborative outcomes.
  • Thrives in fast paced, global technology organizations with highly skilled workforces. Ability to build out and prepare a strong people strategy function amidst a fast-paced environment
  • A keen sense of ownership and the ability to independently drive complex projects to completion on tight timelines in a fast-moving, high-performing environment
  • Adaptable and flexible, able to respond effectively to changes and challenges in a dynamic, global business environment
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to drive accountability and influence outcomes
  • Advanced problem solving skills, i.e., the ability to quickly digest a problem, evaluate various options/solutions and empower yourself and others to deliver
  • Experience in crafting high-impact presentations for senior executives and BOD. Demonstrated proficiency in presenting complex information in a clear, concise, and visually engaging  manner.
  • Team player with a positive attitude and commitment to excellence
  • Prior experience managing a team

Your Manager

Typical Process

  • Application Submission
  • Recruiter video call
  • Hiring manager video call
  • Virtual “Onsite” consisting of 4-5, 45 min calls
  • Offer!

Compensation and Benefits

Marqeta is a Flex First company which allows you to choose your best working environment, whether that be from home or at a company office. To support Flex First, we calibrate pay to a competitive value according to working location. Compensation is aligned according to three tiers within the United States:

  • National: A baseline tier that applies to most of the geographic territory of the United States.
  • Premium: Slightly elevated from the National tier, and oriented toward a narrower set of higher cost-of-living areas, such as Los Angeles CA and Seattle WA
  • Premium Plus: A tier for the most expensive working areas, like the San Francisco Bay area and New York City.

Visit this page or consult with a Recruiter to determine which tier would be applicable to you.

When determining salaries, we consider several factors including, but not limited to, skills, prior experience, and work location. The new-hire base salary range for this position is:

  • National: $181,650 - $242,200
  • Premium: $204,375 - $272,500
  • Premium Plus: $227,100 - $302,800

We also believe in recognizing the contributions of our people. That's why we award annual bonuses to eligible employees, rewarding both individual performance and the success of the entire company.

Along with monetary compensation, Marqeta offers

  • Multiple health insurance options
  • Flexible time off – take what you need
  • Retirement savings program with company contribution and after tax contributions
  • Equity in a publicly-traded company and an Employee Stock Purchase Program
  • Family-forming benefits, fertility support, and up to 20 weeks of Parental Leave
  • Free therapy sessions, financial and professional coaching, and legal advice
  • Monthly stipend to support our remote work model
  • Annual “development dollars” to support our people growth and development
  • Through Flex First, the freedom to live and work wherever you and your family thrive

About Marqeta

Marqeta is on a mission to change the way money moves. We’re one of the earliest enablers of embedded finance, a market opportunity sized up in the trillions. Our card issuing platform provides unprecedented flexibility and control for companies to issue cards, authorize transactions, and manage payment operations in real time. Marqeta is powering the most well known brands in the new economy (Block, Cash App, Affirm, Instacart, Doordash, Uber, Walmart, etc). You don’t need to be a Payments expert to join the Marqeta Team, let us help you with that.  This is the opportunity of a lifetime to work with innovators around the world and unlock equitable financial access for all.

Marqeta’s Values

– Intentional Curiosity: We believe in asking the questions others shy away from. True progress comes from understanding today’s realities while challenging ourselves to do better and take on the status quo. 

– Thoughtful Responsibility: We believe that every interaction with our technology and platforms matters. Businesses and livelihoods rely on our work, so we strive for excellence and accountability every day with the highest standards for failsafe technology and compliance.

– Innovative Simplicity: We believe that simplicity is powerful, especially in innovation—making a tool work better or finishing that feature that makes everyone smile. Our customers face a lot of complexity. We’re not here to add more.

– Shared Success: We believe the measure of our success is the success of our employees, customers, and communities. From local businesses to big corporations, our impact goes deep and wide. And we’ve got the results to prove it.

– Passion to Thrive: We believe anyone with a better idea should be able to change the game for our company and our customers. We solve big problems for our customers and draw energy from that challenge and opportunity.

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Marqeta is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that gives consideration to all qualified applicants regardless of race, ancestry, national  origin, color, Indigenous, citizenship, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression marital status, family status, disability, veteran status, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. 

Our dedication to diversity and inclusion extends beyond the categories above. Review Marqeta’s ESG Report to see that dedication in action. Fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected creates a stronger and more innovative team at Marqeta. We celebrate the unique contributions of each individual and empower all members of our organization. Join us in building a company where diversity thrives and everyone can be their authentic selves.

If you require reasonable accommodation for the application process and beyond (including due to a disability), please submit this form and we will be more than happy to assist you. Marqeta will make reasonable accommodations for candidates when needed in accordance with applicable law. The Applicant and Candidate Privacy Notice applies to the personal data that you directly provide to us or that we collect during the application and candidate recruitment process.

 

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