VP of People Operations - Remote Leadership Role

About the Role

As the VP of People Operations at Swoogo, you will lead a fully remote team and play a pivotal role in shaping our company culture and people strategy. This is a unique opportunity to drive HR operations, talent acquisition, and employee engagement initiatives in a dynamic environment. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance and fostering a culture that values connection and creativity.

What You'll Do

• Own all HR operations, including onboarding, I-9s, and policy administration for a fully remote workforce.
• Oversee Talent Acquisition, collaborating with Finance and department leads to enhance hiring quality.
• Drive hiring strategy and compensation philosophy to foster engagement and high performance.
• Serve as the go-to person for complex employee relations matters and performance management.
• Utilize systems to promote clear performance expectations and career paths.
• Lead engagement strategies, translating insights into initiatives that enhance employee satisfaction.
• Manage employee offboarding processes, including exit interviews and severance agreements.
• Administer employee benefits programs, ensuring alignment with employee needs and company values.
• Coordinate all-company offsites and incentive trips for top performers.
• Facilitate weekly company touchpoints to keep remote employees informed and engaged.
• Manage employee recognition programs, including performance-based awards.
• Serve as a strategic advisor on org design and headcount planning.
• Build and develop a growing People team, partnering with Finance and Legal.

Requirements

• 8–15+ years of progressive HR/People leadership experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• Experience supporting companies through scaleup stages (100–500+ employees).
• Proven ability to operate across the full HR spectrum, from fundamentals to board-level strategy.
• Experience with talent acquisition and full-cycle recruiting.
• Strong EQ and communication skills across all organizational levels.
• Hands-on experience managing terminations and severance processes.
• Experience with large-scale company events or culture programs.

Nice to Have

• Experience in a remote-first, high-growth SaaS or tech environment.
• Led ERG strategy, DEI programming, or culture committee work.
• Experience in event technology or adjacent SaaS verticals.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with potential for bonuses.
• Comprehensive relocation support for those moving to the United States.
• Flexible remote work environment with a focus on work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Engaging company culture that values creativity and connection.