Aspiration is a financial firm with a conscience that is built for everyone, committed to giving, and founded on trust. We bring new and exciting sustainable banking and investment choices to everyday consumers, put unprecedented trust into the hands of our customers, and honor our pledge to give back by donating 10% of our yearly revenue to charity. The commitment to “Do Well. Do Good.” is at the heart of our company and our approach.

As the Vice President of People you will be responsible for developing a world-class employee experience for our team, and oversee the functions of human resources, talent acquisition, and facilities. We are invested in the engagement and growth of our team, and looking for a seasoned business leader who understands the critical importance of human capital, organizational development, and a mission-driven culture. The ideal candidate will have managed Human Resources in a scaling company, ideally one that has grown from one hundred to several hundred people. You are fluent in organizational development, employee relations, talent acquisition and workforce management, and you have deep experience building employee programs that support a high-performance culture. You can demonstrate the ability to help a company scale while sustaining a culture where impact and employee engagement are core tenets of strategy.

What You'll Do

• Develop and refine people processes that promote our core values while supporting a high-growth environment
• Help our executives, team leads, and managers be prepared for company growth, scale, and complexity
• Ensure team members are equipped with required tools, processes and procedures to create an effective and efficient organization
• Design and implement strategies related to onboarding, performance management, learning and development, diversity and inclusion, compensation and benefits, etc.
• Audit and ensure company compliance with employment laws
• Own the thoughtful communication of the status of key initiatives and programs to all levels of the company
• Coach employees in developing organizational and leadership capabilities

What You'll Bring

• 15+ years of proven success in leading, building and managing highly effective people operations teams
• Expertise in HR regulations and compliance
• Strong leadership skills that inspire commitment to achieve exceptional employee engagement, teamwork to deliver results, transparency of performance, flexibility to shift priorities and mobilize resources with urgency
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Experience with the systems and tools being used by best-in-class tech companies
• Background in tech startups is highly preferred, experience in mission-driven cultures is a plus

What You'll Get

• Make an impact for a company with a mission of transforming the financial industry and the lives of millions 
• Competitive salary and equity incentives
• Robust healthcare plans, 401K and unlimited vacation time
• Dog-friendly office in beautiful Marina del Rey with an in-office gym
• Diverse & inclusive culture