Chief People Officer Strategic Partner (Chief of Staff)
Payoneer
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.
By taking the complexity out of the financial workflows–including everything from global payments and compliance to multi-currency and workforce management, to providing working capital and business intelligence–we give businesses the tools they need to work efficiently worldwide and grow with confidence.
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
- Resilience and ability to manage a heavy workload in a dynamic environment
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
In accordance with New York City Law, below is the annual base salary range for this position. Actual annual base salary is based on, but not limited to: experience, education, professional licenses, location and business needs. The position is eligible for health insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, 401k plan, paid-time off, and sick (and where applicable safe) leave. This position is also eligible for a discretionary year-end bonus.
The annual base salary range for this position is: $180,000 - $220,000
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The Payoneer Ways of Working
Act as our customer’s partner on the inside
Learning what they need and creating what will help them go further.
Do it. Own it.
Being fearlessly accountable in everything we do.
Continuously improve
Always striving for a higher standard than our last.
Build each other up
Helping each other grow, as professionals and people.
If this sounds like a business, a community, and a mission you want to be part of, apply today.
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.