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Figure · 1 day ago

Chief People Officer

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

$250K/yr - $300K/yr

15+ years exp

Figure is transforming capital markets through blockchain and is seeking a Chief People Officer to lead their people strategy. This role involves overseeing talent acquisition, organizational design, and employee experience while fostering a high-performance culture aligned with the company's mission and goals.

BlockchainFinanceFinancial ServicesFinTech

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop a comprehensive, long-term people strategy aligned with company mission, goals, and growth

Serve as the principal advisor to the executive team on all organizational and people-related matters

Lead and elevate the People team, providing mentorship, strategic guidance, and clear operational direction

Build and reinforce a diverse, inclusive, equitable culture where employees feel valued and are able to contribute meaningfully

Oversee talent acquisition and leadership hiring, ensuring a strong pipeline and succession strategy for mission-critical roles

Drive organizational design initiatives that support scale, efficiency, clarity, and cross-functional effectiveness

Strengthen leadership capabilities across the organization through coaching, development programs, and performance enablement

Establish and refine compensation, equity, and rewards frameworks that are competitive, fair, and aligned with business strategy

Oversee benefits and wellness programs that support the full spectrum of employee well-being

Lead change management initiatives that help teams navigate transformation with clarity and confidence

Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal employment laws while anticipating regulatory shifts and evolving workforce needs

Create a data-driven culture within People Operations, leveraging analytics to measure engagement, inform decisions, and drive continuous improvement

Implement systems, tools, and technologies that streamline operations and enhance the employee experience end-to-end

Champion employee engagement and retention strategies that reinforce a high-trust, high-performance organization

Qualification

HR leadership experienceOrganizational designTalent strategyLeadership developmentCompensation strategyEmployee experienceChange managementData-driven cultureExecutive communicationBuilding trustEmotional intelligenceStrategic thinking

Required

15+ years of progressive HR and People leadership experience, with significant time leading at the executive level

Experience operating as a CPO, Head of People, or equivalent leader within a high-growth, fast-paced organization

HR leadership experience at a publicly traded company, with clear understanding of public company governance and regulatory expectations

Prior experience integrating people operations with business growth strategies and curiosity to understand company's innovative products

Proven ability to develop and execute people strategies that support scale, transformation, and long-term company health

Prior experience supporting and scaling a large hourly employee population

Deep expertise across organizational design, talent strategy, leadership development, compensation (including equity-based compensation) and employee experience

Exceptional executive communication skills with the ability to influence, align, and drive outcomes across diverse stakeholders

High emotional intelligence, sound judgment, and a people-first mindset grounded in strategic thinking

Demonstrated experience leading through change and building resilient, healthy organizations

Strong analytical background with the ability to use data to guide decisions, forecast needs, and measure success

A track record of building cultures rooted in trust, accountability, performance, and empathy