SVP, Global Head of People New New York - Tbwa Chiat/Day : Job Details

Kepler is a global digital agency that helps brands accelerate their growth with better media, data, and technology solutions. We're on a mission to redefine what's possible: making marketing more impactful, more transparent, more sustainable, more innovative, and more respectful of choice.

We've worked hard to build a culture that's inclusive, transparent, and relentlessly focused on our staff's growth and advancement. With competitive salaries and bonuses; over 60 courses in marketing and leadership training, developed entirely in-house; decision-making ability at all seniority levels; and industry-leading benefits like unlimited PTO and tuition reimbursement, it's clear why we've been recognized among the best places to work by leading publications.

Kepler's People team enables the success of our people and, in turn, our business by creating an excellent employee experience - from the first recruiter outreach through an employee's last day. We're passionate about enabling employees to do great work, motivating them to learn and grow, respecting and valuing them as humans, and empowering them to challenge themselves and others.

The SVP, Global Head of People will lead a global team of cross-functional People experts, spanning learning and development, talent attraction, culture & inclusion, leave administration, employee relations, company policy, total rewards, and talent management. The SVP Head of People will be a key strategic leader, developing and operationalizing a global People strategy that drives business success through a culture of excellence and engagement. This role reports into Kepler's Global COO and will play an essential role on our Global Executive Team.

Candidates should have 15+ years of human resources or related experience -- and the ability to inspire a team, across functions and levels, to constantly deliver excellence, innovation, and tangible impact for employees.

• Partner with other senior leaders to develop overall business strategy and a vision for company culture, people strategy, and employee success.
• Develop strategies to recruit, develop, and retain exceptional talent across Kepler's global offices.
• Provide thought leadership on global workforce trends and develop strategic plans to scale the department and company.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and automation among people-centered processes and tools.
• Develop and lead comprehensive change management strategies that build organizational trust and increase employee commitment.
• Promote People team internally and build partnerships across all levels and departments.
• Advance our People analytics practice and develop approaches to increase data-driven decision making.
• Serve as escalation point and decision maker for all issues related to talent acquisition, learning and development, human resources, and diversity equity and inclusion.
• Lead an exceptional team of People practitioners, ensuring a high bar of operational excellence, engaged partnerships with the entire organization, and a sharp business acumen.

• 15+ years of human resources or related experience, with experience in a global organization; professional certification preferred (SHRM, PHR/HRCI).
• Expertise across all functional areas within People Operations, including talent acquisition, learning and development, employee relations and engagement, total rewards, and company culture & inclusion.
• Experience managing a team of global HR professionals.
• Proven ability to set a strategic vision and lead change within an organization.
• Dynamic communication and presentation skills, able to connect authentically with employees at all levels.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, innovative, collaborative, team-based environment.
• Strong business acumen with ability to support business initiatives through People programs.

• Target Annualized Discretionary Bonus: 25% ($60,000 - 70,000).
• Target Total Cash: $300,000 - 350,000.
• Healthcare/Dental/Vision.
• Unlimited PTO.
• 401k Contributions.
• $75/mo Wellness Stipend.
• $2,000/yr Annual Tuition Stipend.
• Parental Leave - 16 week primary caregiver / 6 week secondary caregiver leave.
• Annual Work From Anywhere 4 weeks per year.

Kepler is a people-first organization. If this role piques your interest but you may not check every box, we still encourage you to apply! Studies show that imposter syndrome can prevent women and people of color from applying unless they meet every single qualification. We welcome all who are interested to apply, you just might be a great candidate for this role or others.