It's a new day with a new opportunity at 8am!

About the role

We're looking for a strategic, people-first leader to help run the People function at 8am. As the Vice President, People, you'll partner closely with the Chief People Officer to build the strategy, programs, and workplace experience that support 8am's continued growth, spanning Total Rewards, People Systems and HRIS, People Business Partners, and Facilities.

You'll be a trusted advisor to business leaders across the company, a mentor to future leaders on your own team, and a champion of 8am's Core Values. You'll bring both strategic vision and hands-on execution, translating business priorities into people programs that keep employees well supported, well rewarded, and set up to do their best work.

About us

At 8am, our vision is to power a world where professionals thrive. We start every day on a mission to empower professionals with the most trusted, innovative technology to deliver world-class outcomes for their clients and exceptional financial results for their business. They count on our purpose-built solutions to simplify operations, ensure compliance, and fuel profitable growth, so they can focus on their clients and do more of the work that matters.

Founded in 2005, 8am™ (formerly AffiniPay) is the professional business platform built to help legal, accounting, and other client-focused professionals run stronger, more profitable businesses. Today, more than 250,000 professionals across the U.S. trust 8am to help them work smarter, serve clients better, and unlock their full potential. We have been recognized as one of Inc 5000’s fastest growing companies in the U.S. for 13 years in a row, and as a result, our teams continue to grow as well!

What it means to be a VP at 8am

You own the strategy, execution, and success of a business-critical function, not just its day-to-day.
You're a cultural leader who builds trust, develops future leaders, and leads by example, including when a bet doesn't pay off.
You operate as a fully functioning “lieutenant” to the Chief People Officer, providing business continuity for the People function when needed.
You bring outshine-ordinary communication and are comfortable presenting to the Executive Leadership Team and Board.
You're an objective decision-maker who puts the company first, versatile and organizationally savvy, and agile in the face of ambiguity.

What you'll do

Lead and develop the People Business Partner team, ensuring HRBPs act as trusted advisors who drive strong, consistent people practices across the business.
Own the design, delivery, and ongoing evolution of 8am's Total Rewards strategy, including compensation, benefits, and recognition programs that attract and retain top talent.
Oversee People Systems/HRIS, ensuring data integrity, efficient processes, and reporting that give leaders the insights they need to make good decisions.
Oversee Facilities operations across 8am's offices, ensuring safe, functional, and welcoming workplaces for employees.
Own the Executive Admin function, providing strategic oversight of executive support to enable leadership effectiveness.
Partner with the Chief People Officer and executive team to translate business strategy into people programs and priorities.
Ensure compliance with relevant employment laws, regulations, and internal policies across all people programs.
Build scalable programs, processes and systems that support 8am's continued growth across the U.S., Canada, Colombia, and Czech Republic.
Use data and metrics to guide decision-making and continuously improve the employee experience.
Represent the People function with the Executive Leadership Team and Board as needed, and mentor and develop future leaders across the organization.

About you

Advanced degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a similar relevant field (or equivalent experience).
8+ years of progressive People leadership experience, including direct oversight of Total Rewards and HRIS/People Systems.
Proven experience leading and developing People Business Partner teams.