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Leapsome Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. What is Leapsome?
Leapsome is the
AI-powered people platform
revolutionizing HR for modern teams. Leapsome drives HR excellence and empowers high-performing teams by automating, connecting, and simplifying every HR process across the employee lifecycle — from onboarding and performance management to engagement and development. Built with ease of use in mind, our platform ensures high adoption by employees, managers, and People teams alike. Our purpose is to make work fulfilling for everyone , and
our vision is to
reshape the future of work
by being the leading People platform for HR excellence and high-performing teams. We enable companies to create environments where people can achieve their goals, learn and grow together, and build genuine motivation & engagement. Trusted by thousands of organizations globally, Leapsome secured $60 million in Series A funding led by Insight Partners in March 2022. This funding allowed us to further develop our intelligent platform, create exceptional employee experiences, and expand into the US market. It’s an incredibly exciting time to join Leapsome and be part of reshaping the future of work! Your opportunity:
At Leapsome, we’re on a mission to make work more fulfilling for everyone — and we’re looking for a VP People Strategy to help us get there. This role sits at the intersection of business growth, people strategy, and thought leadership — with a focus on creating the global gold standard for human-centered, AI-first people practices. You’ll join our Leadership Team as a strategic partner, guiding our journey to $100M ARR and shaping both how we operate internally and how we influence the world of work externally. Responsibilities
Be a voice in the market: Shape and share our vision for people-first and AI-enabled workplaces. Represent Leapsome as a trusted voice for modern people practices through keynote talks, podcasts, customer events, or LinkedIn posts. Partner with our founders & leaders: Help navigate scaling challenges while keeping our team lean, adaptable, and purpose-driven. Co-create strategic goals and work with us as we build a highly AI-driven and people-centric company. Shape our product & playbook: Translate next-practice people operations into actionable frameworks and collaborate with our Product team to ensure impact for customers in a lean, AI-enabled world. Foster a thriving culture: Maintain and evolve our culture and champion learning, feedback, DEIB, and psychological safety across our global team. Be a visible leader for our North America hub while strengthening cohesion across continents. Mentor the internal people team. Lead change with purpose: Drive impactful organizational changes, balancing human connection with AI-driven efficiency. What we are looking for
A strategic business partner & people leader who can co-drive both business and people strategy while mentoring ICs and senior leaders. A credible public voice: articulate, relatable, and magnetic storyteller who thrives in PR engagements and industry conversations. Deeply curious about and experienced in how AI impacts work, both in operational practice and as part of your personal brand. Skilled at navigating scaling challenges, ideally having helped grow a SaaS business from $25M to $100M ARR. Comfortable in lean, founder-led environments where automation beats bureaucracy and headcount growth is intentional to maintain speed and culture. Adept at leading global teams and building unity across regions. Passionate about making work fulfilling for your team, for our customers, and for the wider community. Benefits
Impact: Be part of a fast-growing scale-up aiming to impact the People Performance & Enablement space and reach more than two million people by 2025 Teammates: Join a diverse and international team of talented, smart, and kind people Feedback and recognition: We value feedback exchange and celebrating successes — big and small Hybrid model: Work from home or in our office (2 days per week) with a home-office budget Flexible work: Flexible hours and option to work elsewhere for up to 2 months per year Vacation: 30 vacation days per year, plus public holidays Parental leave: Up to 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave and an additional 6 weeks for the birthing parent Competitive package: Base salary, benefits, and a pre-IPO equity package Financial wellness: Employer-sponsored 401(k) and access to financial planning tools Health care: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; telehealth and healthcare advocacy Mental health: 1:1 therapy sessions and company wellness programs Learning and development: $2,000 annual development budget Commuter benefits Expected Compensation:
$250,000 to $320,000 + Bonus + VSOP For compensation, we set standard ranges for all roles based on function, level, and geographic location, benchmarked against similar-stage growth companies. We share base salary ranges on all US job advertisements to comply with local legislation and provide greater transparency to candidates. This role will be eligible for additional compensation through bonuses and stock options. Multiple factors determine final offer amounts, including geographic location, candidate experience, and expertise. Leapsome’s values Seek impact — We seek out and hold ourselves accountable for the impact we want to have in this world. Listen & learn — We seek understanding to grow with our customers and partners. Challenge the status quo — We reflect and seek better ways. Take ownership & pursue excellence — We own our work and strive for excellence. Be honest & transparent — We get to the core and handle all information with care. Be kind & humble — We care for each other and support the team. Excited to be part of Leapsome?
Just send us your CV. A cover letter isn’t necessary, but a brief answer to: Why Leapsome? Why you? is appreciated. We look forward to getting to know you! You can find more about what our colleagues think about working at Leapsome here: Glassdoor | Kununu Don’t meet every single requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles. Help us make work fulfilling for everyone. Put simply, our purpose is to make work fulfilling for all, and we know how to get there by building a diverse and inclusive company where people thrive. Apply now or keep scrolling to read more about what makes Leapsome a unique workplace!
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VP People Strategy (NYC-based)
role at
Leapsome Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. What is Leapsome?
Leapsome is the
AI-powered people platform
revolutionizing HR for modern teams. Leapsome drives HR excellence and empowers high-performing teams by automating, connecting, and simplifying every HR process across the employee lifecycle — from onboarding and performance management to engagement and development. Built with ease of use in mind, our platform ensures high adoption by employees, managers, and People teams alike. Our purpose is to make work fulfilling for everyone , and
our vision is to
reshape the future of work
by being the leading People platform for HR excellence and high-performing teams. We enable companies to create environments where people can achieve their goals, learn and grow together, and build genuine motivation & engagement. Trusted by thousands of organizations globally, Leapsome secured $60 million in Series A funding led by Insight Partners in March 2022. This funding allowed us to further develop our intelligent platform, create exceptional employee experiences, and expand into the US market. It’s an incredibly exciting time to join Leapsome and be part of reshaping the future of work! Your opportunity:
At Leapsome, we’re on a mission to make work more fulfilling for everyone — and we’re looking for a VP People Strategy to help us get there. This role sits at the intersection of business growth, people strategy, and thought leadership — with a focus on creating the global gold standard for human-centered, AI-first people practices. You’ll join our Leadership Team as a strategic partner, guiding our journey to $100M ARR and shaping both how we operate internally and how we influence the world of work externally. Responsibilities
Be a voice in the market: Shape and share our vision for people-first and AI-enabled workplaces. Represent Leapsome as a trusted voice for modern people practices through keynote talks, podcasts, customer events, or LinkedIn posts. Partner with our founders & leaders: Help navigate scaling challenges while keeping our team lean, adaptable, and purpose-driven. Co-create strategic goals and work with us as we build a highly AI-driven and people-centric company. Shape our product & playbook: Translate next-practice people operations into actionable frameworks and collaborate with our Product team to ensure impact for customers in a lean, AI-enabled world. Foster a thriving culture: Maintain and evolve our culture and champion learning, feedback, DEIB, and psychological safety across our global team. Be a visible leader for our North America hub while strengthening cohesion across continents. Mentor the internal people team. Lead change with purpose: Drive impactful organizational changes, balancing human connection with AI-driven efficiency. What we are looking for
A strategic business partner & people leader who can co-drive both business and people strategy while mentoring ICs and senior leaders. A credible public voice: articulate, relatable, and magnetic storyteller who thrives in PR engagements and industry conversations. Deeply curious about and experienced in how AI impacts work, both in operational practice and as part of your personal brand. Skilled at navigating scaling challenges, ideally having helped grow a SaaS business from $25M to $100M ARR. Comfortable in lean, founder-led environments where automation beats bureaucracy and headcount growth is intentional to maintain speed and culture. Adept at leading global teams and building unity across regions. Passionate about making work fulfilling for your team, for our customers, and for the wider community. Benefits
Impact: Be part of a fast-growing scale-up aiming to impact the People Performance & Enablement space and reach more than two million people by 2025 Teammates: Join a diverse and international team of talented, smart, and kind people Feedback and recognition: We value feedback exchange and celebrating successes — big and small Hybrid model: Work from home or in our office (2 days per week) with a home-office budget Flexible work: Flexible hours and option to work elsewhere for up to 2 months per year Vacation: 30 vacation days per year, plus public holidays Parental leave: Up to 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave and an additional 6 weeks for the birthing parent Competitive package: Base salary, benefits, and a pre-IPO equity package Financial wellness: Employer-sponsored 401(k) and access to financial planning tools Health care: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; telehealth and healthcare advocacy Mental health: 1:1 therapy sessions and company wellness programs Learning and development: $2,000 annual development budget Commuter benefits Expected Compensation:
$250,000 to $320,000 + Bonus + VSOP For compensation, we set standard ranges for all roles based on function, level, and geographic location, benchmarked against similar-stage growth companies. We share base salary ranges on all US job advertisements to comply with local legislation and provide greater transparency to candidates. This role will be eligible for additional compensation through bonuses and stock options. Multiple factors determine final offer amounts, including geographic location, candidate experience, and expertise. Leapsome’s values Seek impact — We seek out and hold ourselves accountable for the impact we want to have in this world. Listen & learn — We seek understanding to grow with our customers and partners. Challenge the status quo — We reflect and seek better ways. Take ownership & pursue excellence — We own our work and strive for excellence. Be honest & transparent — We get to the core and handle all information with care. Be kind & humble — We care for each other and support the team. Excited to be part of Leapsome?
Just send us your CV. A cover letter isn’t necessary, but a brief answer to: Why Leapsome? Why you? is appreciated. We look forward to getting to know you! You can find more about what our colleagues think about working at Leapsome here: Glassdoor | Kununu Don’t meet every single requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles. Help us make work fulfilling for everyone. Put simply, our purpose is to make work fulfilling for all, and we know how to get there by building a diverse and inclusive company where people thrive. Apply now or keep scrolling to read more about what makes Leapsome a unique workplace!
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