Chief of Staff, People Team

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Chief of Staff, People Team based in United States. This is a strategic operating role partnering closely with the Chief People Officer and People Leadership Team to turn priorities into measurable progress. You’ll help shape strategy, planning, portfolio management, communications, and the operating rhythm of a global People organization. The role combines executive partnership with hands-on ownership of complex, high-priority initiatives and organizational programs. You’ll bring clarity to competing priorities, surface risks and trade-offs, and help senior leaders make informed decisions. The position also plays a key role in executive and Board preparation, budgeting, leadership meetings, and employee engagement. Success requires strong judgment, discretion, analytical thinking, communication skills, and the ability to influence without formal authority. This is a fully flexible remote opportunity suited to an experienced strategic operator comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Accountabilities - Partner with the Chief People Officer to shape and execute strategic priorities, annual plans, and the People team's operating cadence. - Lead portfolio management across People initiatives, clarifying outcomes, dependencies, resources, risks, decisions, and progress while surfacing trade-offs early. - Own People team planning and budget processes in partnership with Finance and functional leaders, including forecasting, reporting, and investment recommendations. - Prepare executive- and Board-level materials by synthesizing complex business, financial, and People information into concise narratives, recommendations, presentations, and decision documents. - Plan and facilitate People Leadership Team offsites, including agendas, pre-reads, decision capture, and follow-through on agreed actions.

- Lead planning and coordination for People Team All Hands and other engagement initiatives that strengthen connection, clarity, and organizational momentum. - Serve as an active member of the People Leadership Team and broader Chief of Staff community, sharing effective operating practices and developing strong cross-functional partnerships. - Lead confidential, high-priority, and often ambiguous special projects from initial diagnosis through recommendation, execution, and measurable outcomes. - Use data and practical analysis to support prioritization, portfolio decisions, budgeting, and performance reporting. - Apply AI-enabled tools responsibly to improve planning, analysis, communications, and operational effectiveness while validating outputs and protecting sensitive information. Requirements - 10+ years of experience in business strategy, business operations, People/HR operations, consulting, program management, or a related strategic discipline. - 4+ years of direct experience partnering with C-suite or senior executive leaders in a Chief of Staff, strategy, operations, or equivalent capacity. - Demonstrated experience leading enterprise or functional planning, portfolio management, and complex cross-functional initiatives involving multiple senior stakeholders. - Proven ability to develop executive- and Board-level materials, translating business, financial, and People data into clear recommendations and compelling narratives. - Experience managing budgets, forecasting, or financial planning in partnership with Finance teams. - Strong strategic-operator mindset, with the ability to move between high-level strategy and detailed execution. - Exceptional executive communication, presentation, writing, and storytelling skills. - Strong judgment and discretion when handling confidential employee, organizational, financial, and business information.