VP, HR Operations

This is a hybrid position for candidates located in the San Francisco Bay Area. The role requires regular time in our San Francisco office (at least 1 day per week, depending on business needs), along with occasional domestic and international travel.

This job involves regular interaction and collaboration with Oura colleagues in Finland and across the US. Finland is in the Eastern European Time Zone, which is 10 hours ahead of US Pacific Time; for example, 7 AM in San Francisco is 5 PM in Finland. Standard office hours in Finland are 9 AM to 5 PM. For this role, applicants should expect regular meetings between the hours of 6 AM and 9 AM Pacific, and be open to occasional meetings even earlier, or sometimes, very late in the evening Pacific time. Occasional travel to Finland, once or twice a year, is also expected for this role.

Reporting to the Chief People Officer, this role will be a member of the People Leadership Team, collaborating to strengthen Oura’s People function to support the company as we grow and scale. This role will be responsible for optimizing and scaling current processes, ensuring they are efficient, effective, and globally applicable. You will draw on your deep expertise to review existing systems and technology applications, identify opportunities for improvement, and drive the implementation of new solutions, while continuing to build your knowledge, incorporating new technologies to great advantage. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned HR professional with a proven track record of success in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. This role will lead a small team; the ideal candidate will lead through influence and excel through collaboration.

What you will do: 

• Process Optimization: Formalize and standardize HR processes across the organization, ensuring they are efficient, scalable, and compliant with different local and global regulations.
• Global HR Operations: Develop and implement strategies to effectively manage HR operations in multiple geographic locations, considering cultural differences and legal requirements.
• System and Technology Assessment: Evaluate existing HR systems and technology applications to identify areas for improvement and make recommendations for future investments.
• Technology Implementation: Drive the implementation and ongoing management of new HR technology solutions, ensuring they align with the company's strategic objectives and support efficient and fair HR operations across our locations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with People Team colleagues and other departments, including Legal, Security and IT, to identify and address HR-related challenges, ensuring that our policies and practices are cohesive and support the overall business strategy.
• Data Analytics: Leverage data analytics to measure HR performance, identify trends, and inform strategic decision-making.
• Team Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing team of HR professionals, providing mentorship, coaching, and development opportunities.
• This Space Intentionally Left Blank: Oura is growing and changing quickly; this role will evolve as the company does.

We would love to consider you for this role if you have:

• Extensive experience in HR operations; the successful candidate will likely have at least 15 years of experience, including at least 5 years of experience as an HR operations leader
• Demonstrated success in supporting high-growth companies and navigating the complexities of scaling an organization beyond 1,000 people
• International experience, including familiarity with different employment laws and practices, and movement between countries
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze data and draw meaningful insights
• Excellent communication skills, with proven ability to engage and motivate diverse global audiences using a range of tools
• Experience as a people manager

Bonus points for:

• Experience leading through growth and significant corporate transitions, e.g., M&A, IPO
• Experience working in a large, scaled, global company environment (over 5,000 people); you’ve seen and lived what great looks like at scale
• Experience in different HR functions, in addition to operations, e.g., HRBP, talent acquisition, compensation

Benefits 

At Oura, we care about you and your well-being. Everyone here at Oura has a ring of their own and we are continually looking to improve employee health.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and equity packages
• Health, dental, vision insurance, and mental health resources
• An Oura Ring of your own plus employee discounts for friends & family
• 20 days of paid time off plus 13 paid holidays plus 8 days of flexible wellness time off
• Paid sick leave and parental leave

Oura takes a market-based approach to pay. US locations are categorized based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. While most offers will be closer to the starting range, successful candidates' pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, internal peer equity, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.

• $270,000-$300,000