Job Description

About Us:

OfficeSpace Software is a high-growth SaaS company built on an ethos of product- and client-centricity. We operate in an exciting and quickly-evolving category – the future of work – where companies are seeking to optimize places, people and the work they do in a hybrid-forward world.

Our industry-leading platform has delivered workspace management and workplace experience capabilities to ~2K clients across the globe since 2006, empowering them to optimize and transform their workspaces and workplace experiences for a flexible, high-performance hybrid future. As an AI-forward company, we continue to evolve our category-leading solutions for space planning, desk/ room booking and real-> me workplace insights to help businesses elevate employee experience, drive operational efficiency and realize meaningful financial returns.

Recognized by G2 as a Leader in Workplace Experience and featured in Gartner’s 2024 Market Guide, OfficeSpace is at the forefront of workplace innovation. We are delighted to serve clients like Boston Consulting Group, Scotia Bank, OpenAI, Tesla, AstraZeneca and CapitalOne.

With a global, high-performing team spanning the US, Canada, and Costa Rica, we’re committed to setting new standards in workplace technology and achieving exceptional results for our clients and our stakeholders. Our tenured executive team brings decades of best-of-breed SaaS, technology and Private Equity experiences, including time with IBM Watson, Salesforce.com, Whole Foods/ Amazon.com and Dell. Backed by Vista Equity

Partners and Resurgens Technology Partners, with a >$4 billion total addressable market ahead of us, OfficeSpace is primed for accelerated growth.

As we scale, we are seeking an experienced, results-obsessed, innovative, culture-centric Chief People Officer to transform our People function, support our rapid growth and enhance our company culture.

Position Summary:

As Chief People Officer, you will play a strategic and integral role in shaping our company’s growth by driving accountability for results and ensuring our most important investment (our people) are growing and delivering value for our clients and stakeholders. In addition to your role on the Executive Team, you will be building, optimizing, and scaling all aspects of the People function. You’ll report directly to CEO Erin Mulligan Helgren, a multi-tour Vista CEO and multi-organization public company board member with 30 years of operating experience in CPG, SaaS and Technology. You will spearhead initiatives around talent acquisition, organizational

development, employee experience, performance management, workplace strategy and internal

communications. This role is ideal for a results-oriented executive who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth, data-infused environment where we truly celebrate, value and invest in amazing people and an outstanding company culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a comprehensive People strategy that supports our business goals, fosters a high-performance culture, and aligns with our values and mission. Serve in a dynamic and collaborative role as an Executive Team member to support a healthy, strong, collaborative, and accountable Leadership Team (and company).

• Talent Acquisition, Development and Retention: Lead initiatives to attract, develop, and retain top talent, including designing robust recruitment strategies, enhancing onboarding experiences, building strong L&D programs and implementing effective retention programs.

• Culture and Engagement: Champion a positive and inclusive work environment, designing initiatives that promote employee engagement, accountability, satisfaction, and company culture, particularly as we scale.

• Organizational Development: Partner with managers and teams across the organization to structure teams for maximum efficiency, establish career development paths, and foster continuous learning and growth.

• Performance Management: Develop and enhance a performance management framework that provides clear expectations, regular feedback, and supports individual and team accountability.

• Workforce Strategy: Develop strategy, considering growth across all functions, to fully capitalize on our presence in Costa Rica while identifying additional global locations and global hybrid/ remote approaches so that we can access great talent pools cost-effectively as we scale.

• Internal Communications: Lead strategy of communications for ongoing alignment, engagement and inspiration.

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): Spearhead DEI initiatives that reflect our commitment to creating a workplace that values diverse perspectives, fosters belonging, and promotes equitable practices.

• Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with all applicable labor laws and HR policies and mitigate organizational risks through proactive policy development and enforcement.

• Compensation: Build effective compensation strategies, aligning appropriate incentives to optimize growth and achievement.

• Payroll: Execute global payroll program, ensuring compliance

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in Human Resources or People Operations, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role with responsibility/ special focus on talent acquisition & development, ideally within a SaaS or high-growth tech company.

• Proven track record of scaling People organization in a fast-paced environment.

• Exceptional emotional intelligence and strategic thinking skills.

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.

• Experience designing and implementing talent acquisition, development, and retention strategies.

• Strong understanding of HR laws and compliance regulations.

• Passion for building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture.

Why Join Us?

• Be a key executive in a high-growth company with a commitment to sustaining and enhancing our strong culture as we continue to expand globally.

• Build and manage a dynamic People team.

• Work alongside an exceptional, diverse Executive Leadership Team committed to shaping the future of work.

• Enjoy a competitive compensation package, including benefits, equity options, and a flexible work environment.

• Be a part of the Vista Equity Partners ecosystem. Vista is one of the world’s leading Private Equity firms with 2 decades of experience, 90+ portfolio companies and over $100 billion in assets under management. This vibrant ecosystem provides peer connections of Chief People Officers across portfolio companies, unparalleled executive learning & development opportunities and access to best practices, learnings and resources from decades of successful Enterprise SaaS company growth and achievement.

Application Process:

If you’re a strategic leader passionate about building great teams, energized by powering a winning culture, excited about the prospects of scaling globally and ready to help shape the future of work, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter explaining why you’re a great fit for the Chief People Officer role.

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