Sr. Human Capital Mgmt Strategies Director

Come build the next-gen fintech at Early Warning, network operator of Zelle®, where we're relentlessly focused on empowering prosperity in all its forms.
From fast money movement for over 100 million people who can access Zelle® directly through their banking app to new account opening and beyond - we make a difference in the lives of consumers and businesses every day and enable them to live their best financial lives. And we're only getting started.
With new state-of the-art offices in Scottsdale, AZ (Headquarters), Chicago, IL, San Francisco, CA - plus a growing presence in New York City - we're entering our next big chapter. We focus all hiring efforts in a few states and within driving distance of an office location to enable in-person collaboration when and where possible. Priority hiring locations are Scottsdale, AZ, Chicago, IL, NY tri-state metro area (New Jersey, New York and Connecticut) and San Francisco, CA. We are not actively recruiting in Rhode Island.
People matter to us, so we think our best work is done when we're together, in-person. From informal interactions, to sharing ideas, to mentoring and beyond. We also believe in workplace flexibility and empowering teams to determine the rhythm of work to create an inclusive culture. Through the power of innovative collaboration, we offer hybrid and (when necessary) virtual ("remote") workplace models.
Join us and make your mark on what's next in fintech.
*Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor an employment Visa for this position.
Overall Purpose
This key senior Human Capital Management (HCM) strategist is responsible for managing and implementing key strategies and initiatives to scale. Optimizes delivery of HR services, programs and initiatives designed to support enterprise talent and culture goals.
Essential Functions

• Strategic Planning and Thought Leadership: Partner with People team and executive stakeholders to develop compelling 1-3 year strategic plans aligned with the company vision and strategy. Produce associated materials that are structured and communicated in high-quality outputs, both in written and oral form. Support the Chief People Officer (CPO) in implementing strategic initiatives for the People team.
• Service Delivery Brand - Partner with internal communications team and manage social media presence strategy for CPO and People team.
• Organizational Design Strategist: Assess complex HCM and Workplace opportunities, develop hypotheses, conduct analyses, and drive actionable outcomes through data-driven processes.
• Project Leadership: Lead all aspects of strategic People Team initiatives driving role clarity and clear accountabilities, in partnership with stakeholders. This includes business case development, recommendations, and execution.
• Business Routine Leadership: Serves as the main point of contact for managing People team business routines, operations, and strategic project implementations. Manages regular cadence of meetings and keeps Sr. Leadership informed of key deliverables. Authors highly effective and professionally written communications including CPO communications and presentations.
• Team Operations: Coordinate and manage People Team staff meetings; serve as trusted resource and escalation point for CPO. Assists in managing the CPO's P&L and providing monthly support on the P&L and forecasting process.
• Workplace and culture: Provides leadership and oversight of workplace and culture program strategies which may include DEI, AAP, Culture, and Work From Office programs.
• Supports the company's commitment to risk management and protecting the integrity and confidentiality of systems and data.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education and experience typically obtained through completion of a Bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management, Human Resources or related field.
• Minimum 15 years or more years of relevant education and related work experience.
• Experience in innovating, translating ideas into action plans and delivering results.
• Effective communicator, able to convey complex ideas in a clear, concise manner - both verbally and in writing.
• Entrepreneurial approach and passionate strategic thinker with enterprise mindset.
• Ability to develop deep relationships with executives, decision makers, and influencers.
• Experience leading organizational change management efforts.
• Ability to effectively prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading organization change efforts.
• Workplace program implementation experience in a corporate setting, working alongside cross-functional teams.

Physical Requirements
Working conditions consist of a normal office environment. Work is primarily sedentary and requires extensive use of a computer and involves sitting for periods of approximately four hours. Work may require occasional standing, walking, kneeling and reaching. Must be able to lift 10 pounds occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently. Requires visual acuity and dexterity to view, prepare, and manipulate documents and office equipment including personal computers. Requires the ability to communicate with internal and/or external customers.
Employee must be able to perform essential functions and physical requirements of position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Candidates responding to this posting must independently possess the eligibility to work in the United States at the date of hire.
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position.
Candidates responding to this posting must independently possess the eligibility to work in the United States at the date of hire.
The pay scale for this position in:
Phoenix, AZ in USD per year is: $180,000 - $210,000.
New York, NY in USD per year is: $220,000 - $240,000.
This pay scale is subject to change and is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific candidate, which is always dependent on legitimate factors considered at the time of job offer. Early Warning Services takes into consideration a variety of factors when determining a competitive salary offer, including, but not limited to, the job scope, market rates and geographic location of a position, candidate's education, experience, training, and specialized skills or certification(s) in relation to the job requirements and compared with internal equity (peers). The business actively supports and reviews wage equity to ensure that pay decisions are not based on gender, race, national origin, or any other protected classes.
Additionally, candidates are eligible for a discretionary bonus, and benefits.
Some of the Ways We Prioritize Your Health and Happiness
• Healthcare Coverage - Competitive medical (PPO/HDHP), dental, and vision plans as well as company contributions to your Health Savings Account (HSA) or pre-tax savings through flexible spending accounts (FSA) for commuting, health & dependent care expenses.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Featuring a 100% Company Safe Harbor Match on your first 6% deferral immediately upon eligibility.
• Paid Time Off - Unlimited Time Off for Exempt (salaried) employees, as well as generous PTO for Non-Exempt (hourly) employees, plus 11 paid company holidays and a paid volunteer day.
• 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Maven Family Planning - provides support through your Parenting journey including egg freezing, fertility, adoption, surrogacy, pregnancy, postpartum, early pediatrics, and returning to work.
And SO much more! We continue to enhance our program, so be sure to check our Benefits page here for the latest. Our team can share more during the interview process!
Early Warning Services, LLC ("Early Warning") considers for employment, hires, retains and promotes qualified candidates on the basis of ability, potential, and valid qualifications without regard to race, religious creed, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and municipal laws. The company also prohibits discrimination on other bases such as medical condition, marital status or any other factor that is irrelevant to the performance of our employees.