Head of HR Technology
We’re Coinbase. We’re the world’s most trusted way to join the crypto revolution, serving more than 73 million accounts in more than 100 countries.
Our mission is to increase economic freedom around the world, and we couldn’t do this without hiring the best people. We’re a group of hard-working overachievers who are deeply focused on building the future of finance and Web 3.0 for our users across the globe, whether they’re trading, storing, staking or using crypto. Know those people who always lead the group project? That’s us.
There are a few things we look for across all hires we make at Coinbase, regardless of role or team. First, we look for candidates who will thrive in a culture like ours, where we default to trust, embrace feedback, and disrupt ourselves. Second, we expect all employees to commit to our mission-focused approach to our work. Finally, we seek people who are excited to learn about and live crypto, because those are the folks who enjoy the intense moments in our sprint and recharge work culture.
Ready to #LiveCrypto? Who you are:
- You’ve got good vibes. You’re optimistic about the future and determined to get there.
- You’re never tired of learning. You want to be a pro in bleeding edge tech like DeFi, NFTs, DAOs, and Web 3.0.
- You appreciate direct communication. You’re both an active communicator and an eager listener - because let’s face it, you can’t have one without the other. You’re cool with candid feedback and see every setback as an opportunity to grow.
- You can pivot on the fly. Crypto is constantly evolving, so our priorities do, too. What you worked on last month may not be what you work on today, and that excites you. You’re not looking for a boring job.
- You have a “can do” attitude. Our teams create high-quality work on quick timelines. Owning a problem doesn’t scare you, but rather empowers you to take 100% responsibility for achieving our mission.
- You want to be part of a winning team. We’re stronger together, and you’re a person who embraces being pushed out of your comfort zone.
Our ambition is to build and define a best-in-class HR tech stack that seamlessly and elegantly supports Coinbase as we scale. To this end, we are reimagining HR technology at Coinbase and seeking a tech-savvy leader who can envision and architect an ideal future state. Under our new Head of HR Technology, we seek to centralize ownership and decision-making in a fully focused, dedicated team (vs. a legacy decentralized model). We are seeking an experienced leader energized by optimizing tech architecture, growing and scaling new teams and processes, and passionate about unlocking productivity and business growth by making work-life more seamless.
We are looking for candidates who are doers; who are energized by the opportunity to define and build toward a best-in-class future; who love keeping abreast of new innovations in the market; who are service-oriented and energized by partnering with colleagues and solving their problems with technology; who have the technical chops to understand the opportunity and challenges of any new solution; who will get in the weeds to define impactful interventions ; who can make informed decisions on when we should build, buy, or overhaul; and who thrill at bringing new solutions to life.
What you’ll be doing (ie. job duties):
- Assume centralized ownership of best in breed HR applications/tools. Partner with HR Leadership and cross functional partners to set vision and build toward a best in class future state
- Prioritize tech roadmap, working across various teams to understand needs, determine optimal solutions, and prioritize across competing needs.
- Advise People Org centers-of-excellence (i.e. Recruiting, Talent Management, Learning & Development). Meet on a recurring basis to understand needs, prioritize technology enhancement, uncover opportunities for improvement and automation. Establish regular technical review and readout cadence.
- Manage new HR technology RFP, implementation, and go-live process across HR centers-of-excellence
- Partner with people analytics team to update our HR systems to capture streamlined employee data from application to termination
- Work with Enterprise Applications and Architecture (EAA) to prioritize/roadmap, manage resources, and implement new technologies.
- Evaluate user feedback, preferences, experience and incorporate into technology to improve end user employee experience
- Design and deploy core HR technology projects in partnership with centers-of-excellence (COEs) facilitating delivery and managing organizational change
- Oversee team (1 current employee) to own back-end tech administration and define future team needs
What we look for in you (ie. job requirements):
- 7-10 years experience working in HR Technology or relevant field. 3+ years Workday experience at a fast paced, high growth company. (Although this role will not manage Workday)
- Understanding of the HR tech landscape and familiarity with existing and emergent software
- Strong detailed and conceptual thinking skills to analyze sophisticated problems and propose solutions despite technical and operational constraints
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an eye for detail and accuracy; ability to do root cause analysis to guide decisions and action plans where limited foundational/framework exists
- Demonstrated understanding of domestic and international HR programs and processes (e.g., Compensation, Performance Management), and requirements working with the wider People team.
- Significant project management experience related to implementation of new, complex programs, systems and/or processes
- Customer orientation and superb communication skills, with ability to communicate clearly with both technical and functional audiences
Sound cool? Let's work together.
Notice for Colorado applicants as required by sb19-085 (8-5-20). Target annual salary for this role performed in Colorado, is $225,250.00 + target bonus + target equity + benefits (including medical, dental, vision and 401(k)).
Req ID: P1369966
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