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Payoneer

Chief People Officer Strategic Partner (Chief of Staff)

Payoneer, New York, New York, us, 10261

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About Payoneer Founded in 2005, Payoneer is the global financial platform that removes friction from doing business across borders, with a mission to connect the world’s underserved businesses to a rising global economy. We’re a community with over 2,500 colleagues all over the world, working to serve customers, and partners in over 190 countries and territories.

Location:

NYC Hybrid Full-time

Role Summary As a strategic partner to the Chief People Officer (CPO), this role enhances the effectiveness of the People Leadership Team (PLT) and the broader People organization. You will serve as a trusted advisor, operational leader, and communications strategist, driving execution of key initiatives, managing the rhythm of business, and amplifying the CPO’s impact across the company. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in high-impact environments, excels at strategic thinking and execution, and is passionate about organizational effectiveness and employee experience.

What You’ll Do Strategic Advisory

Act as a thought partner and confidant to the CPO, advising on decisions and co-creating strategic content.

Leverage data and analysis to provide insights and recommendations.

Participate in ideation and planning sessions with the CPO and PLT.

Execution & Operations

Lead execution of strategic People initiatives including transformation plans, OKRs, and annual strategy.

Own and manage the People calendar, leadership routines, and departmental budget.

Facilitate PLT weekly meetings and cross-functional advisory panels.

Track progress on corporate initiatives (e.g., CEO Office, Enterprise Risk, Internal Audit).

Maintain centralized knowledge repositories (e.g., SharePoint) for methodologies and best practices.

Oversee the People team’s EA to ensure CPO calendar efficiency and alignment.

Communications

Craft messaging and presentations for CEO-CPO meetings, board updates, all-hands, and town halls.

Support the CPO in media interviews, conference appearances, and thought leadership content.

Develop and maintain a rolling HR communications calendar and global People communications playbook.

Design and distribute monthly People newsletters summarizing initiatives and roadmap updates.

CPO Enablement

Ensure strategic alignment of the CPO’s time and priorities.

Serve as a gatekeeper and manage incoming requests, scheduling, and event planning.

Represent the CPO in meetings and manage key relationships across the organization.

Design and distribute monthly People newsletters summarizing initiatives and roadmap updates.

What We’re Looking For

Strategic thinker with the ability to connect People strategy to business outcomes

Strong analytical skills and comfort with interpreting data, metrics, and budgets

Skilled in synthesizing complex information and advising on high-impact decisions

Experience managing cross-functional initiatives and multiple workstreams

Exceptional organizational and project management capabilities

High emotional intelligence and ability to influence without authority

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level storytelling

Discretion and integrity in handling sensitive information

What We Offer

Discounted medical, dental, and vision insurance (coverage starts on day one) HSA and FSA

401K with employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Fitness/Wellness reimbursement

Generous PTO, paid holidays, and parental leave

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible work from home schedule

Volunteer activities

Fun office culture with supportive leadership

The annual base salary range for this position is: $180,000 - $220,000

In accordance with New York City Law, this position is also eligible for a discretionary year-end bonus.

We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace. Payoneer is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment no matter your race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require reasonable accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please speak to the recruiter managing the role for any adjustments. Decisions about requests for reasonable accommodation are made on a case-by-case basis.

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