Vice President of People

Pirates Wanted: Vice President of People

Every ecommerce business deserves the cheapest shipping rates. That’s why Pirate Ship’s simple shipping software levels the playing field for small businesses, giving them free access to the deepest shipping discounts with no fees or hidden costs. We’re currently on the lookout for exceptional pirates to join our crew as a VP of People otherwise known as a Vice Pirate of People to us here at Pirate Ship. 

Pirate Ship is a remote-first company, and like any jolly crew of pirates we operate in a casual and creative atmosphere, where everyone’s ideas are welcome and having fun is encouraged. We offer competitive pay, exceptional benefits, and the opportunity to tell people you’re a pirate when they ask what you do. As Steve Jobs said, “It’s more fun to be a pirate than to join the navy!”

Responsibilities:

• Sail the Seven Seas: You’ll report directly to the Senior Vice President of Operations to help develop and execute the People Team’s global strategy and roadmap.
• Crew up: You’ll lead a crew across the HR, Recruitment, and IT teams while positively defining & contributing to the company’s overall culture and employee experience.
• Chart a course: You’ll collaborate with the executive team to define and build a world class global employee experience, regardless of their port of call, ensuring we live by our Pirate Code and core values.
• Tend to the rigging: You’ll bring remote work best practices to ensure we operate successfully as a remote team in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Plot a course: You’ll ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulation, in collaboration with internal and external counsel.
• Fathom finding: You’ll measure your progress with key metrics and performance standards.   
• Turn People into pirates: You will lead the continued refinement and evolution of our company-wide performance management and compensation systems.
• Splice the mainbrace: Work collaboratively with cross-functional stakeholders org wide to deeply understand, analyze, and synthesize their needs. 
• Ride the seas of change: You’re comfortable in a remote environment where there’s lots of change.
• Sail from your port o’ call: You’re able to work from home and connect with your crewmates throughout the day over chat, voice, and video through company provided equipment. You’ll also have opportunities for in-person meetings at various locations.

Requirements/Minimum Qualifications:

• History of strategic leadership in managing and inspiring People teams including HR, Recruitment, and Administrative functions that support global teams.
• Experience building a best in class employee experience in a remote context.
• Experience creating and executing strategies to build a strong internal and external employer brand that attracts and retains top talent.
• Strong command of the necessary technology, processes and data required to support an effective People team.  
• In-depth knowledge of industry best practices, HR compliance/regulations, and emerging trends both in the US and globally.
• Brings an analytical mind to create data-driven strategies and plans. 
• Excellent strategic planning and decision-making abilities.
• Self-motivated and self-directed along with superb attention to detail, passion for analytics, and strong strategic thinking skills. 
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally as needed (estimated 2-3 trips per year).

Bonus Points For/Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in tech and/or ecommerce.
• Experience with Slack, Rippling, and Greenhouse.
• SHRM certifications.
• YARRrrr! The ability to speak like a pirate!

Compensation & Benefits:

• Compensation - The pay range for this role is $300,000-$340,000 yearly USD plus a performance based bonus.
• Vacation Time - We offer 144 hours of accrued vacation time to start to keep our pirates rested & rejuvenated.
• Paid Holidays - 12 paid holidays per year.
• Paid Sick Time - 80 hours annually.
• Medical Insurance - 100% covered for Pirates by the company and kicks in the first of the month after enrollment. If you want to add any dependents (spouse, partner or children), they’ll be 50% covered.
• Dental and Vision -  100% covered for Pirates and 50% covered for dependents.
• 401(K) - We offer a Traditional 401(K) and a Roth 401(K), and pirates who contribute up to 3% of their annual salary get matched 100% by the company.
• Parental Leave - Full 12 weeks for parents for the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child.
• Home Office Reimbursement - We provide a one-time home office reimbursement of up to $1,500 to purchase an ergonomic desk and chair.
• Other Stipends for Remote Individuals - Wifi & snacks, we’ve got y’er back!
• Virtual Tacos for ARRrrrsome Rewards - “Hey Taco!” is our employee recognition program where you can give and receive virtual "Tacos" which can be redeemed for rewards.

We Sail Under Our Three Pirate Codes:

• People over Plunder - Screwing people over is a game for lily-livered landlubbers! We believe that doing what’s right is the tide that raises every ship, including ours.
• Clarity, not Confusion - Confusion is tyranny. Clarity is freedom. We strive to make things easy to understand and tackle real needs for our customers.
• Play or Perish - A life without laughter isn’t worth living. Why should that be any different in business?

Our Values Reflect Who We ARRrrr:

• Be Fair - Accessible to everyone, so no one’s left out
• Be Nice - Empathy, humanity, and humor go a long way
• Be Real - Be reliable and back up the pirate talk

We work to ensure our company is a safe and supportive environment for everyone. As our crew continues to grow rapidly, we want to do all we can to create an environment where everyone can feel included.

How we do this:

• We pay well and offer world-class health benefits so you can focus on being a balanced pirate!
• No degree? No problem. We value experience of all kinds!
• The crew helps select nonprofits for our quarterly donation program.
• We don’t shy away from hard conversations. Building a better world takes constant feedback, conversations and hard work! 
• We do engagement surveys twice a year to constantly iterate our policies and procedures. 
• We acknowledge the identities and experiences of everyone.

Pirate Ship is committed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) and equal pay to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Pirate Ship will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as needed.

Before candidates officially set sail with Pirate Ship, we do conduct a post-offer, pre-employment background check. But don’t worry, Pirate Ship is all about second chances! We proudly consider qualified applicants with prior arrest or conviction records. Our commitment to building a diverse and talented crew means that we look at the whole person, not just their past, and we do so in line with local, state, and federal laws. So, whether you're a first-time sailor or have a bit of history, we’re excited to explore the possibility of you joining our crew!

We welcome feedback for making our company a lighthouse in the industry.