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Tala · 6 days ago

Chief People Officer

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

$325K/yr - $375K/yr

10+ years exp

Tala is a global financial infrastructure company on a mission to unleash the economic power of the global majority. They are seeking a transformational Chief People Officer to build and scale a global People function that supports their mission while maintaining their cultural integrity.

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Responsibilities

Design and launch a comprehensive talent management system that covers the full employee lifecycle—from acquisition to development and retention—to ensure we're staffed for success

Lead initiatives to evolve our organizational structure, ensuring we are designed for speed, accountability, and scale

Drive our talent calibration and performance management philosophies to foster a culture of high performance

Act as the primary champion for Tala’s culture and values

Develop and implement strategies to measure and enhance employee engagement, ensuring Tala remains a destination for top talent

Oversee the design and administration of all total rewards programs (compensation, equity, benefits) to ensure they are competitive and aligned with a public company framework

Lead the People team’s contribution to all aspects of the S-1 filing and subsequent public company operations

Build a scalable, data-driven People Operations function that provides seamless support to our global employee base

Optimize our HR tech stack to deliver powerful insights and manage talent effectively

Drive our global DEI strategy, fostering an inclusive environment that reinforces our position as an equal opportunity employer and reflects the diverse customers we serve

Lead a best-in-class global talent acquisition function capable of attracting and hiring exceptional, diverse talent across all functions, from corporate to large-scale operational teams

Qualification

People leadershipTalent managementExecutive compensation designDiversityEquityInclusionGlobal HR experienceFintech experienceData-driven HR operationsEmpathyCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

10+ years of progressive People/HR experience, with at least 5 years in the senior-most People leadership role (VP or CPO) for a rapidly growing, global organization

Proven track record of building and leading high-performing, globally distributed People teams

Deep expertise in designing executive compensation and equity strategies for pre- and post-IPO companies

Demonstrated ability to be a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive team with exceptional communication, low ego, and high empathy

Experience in organizations with diverse employee populations, including corporate, technical, and large-scale operational teams (e.g., contact centers)