Vice President, Human Resources

AbsenceSoft is hiring a VP of HR to build and lead our people function from the ground up. Reporting directly to the CFO, you'll own the full HR organization — HR Business Partners, Payroll, Culture & Employee Engagement, Compensation & Benefits, and Talent Acquisition — and translate company strategy into the people programs that support it. This is a high-autonomy, high-impact role for a builder who has seen what great HR infrastructure looks like at scale and is just as comfortable executing hands-on with limited resources. This is a hybrid, Denver, Colorado based role with in-office expectations of 2-3 days per week.

Responsibilities

Own the full HR function end-to-end, including HR Business Partners, Payroll, Culture & Employee Engagement, Compensation & Benefits, and Talent Acquisition; Build HR strategy and playbooks without existing frameworks, translating company strategy and executive priorities into concrete people programs; Serve as a trusted, hands-on partner to each executive team member, proactively identifying needs and delivering solutions; Drive automation and process improvement across HR systems (e.g., Rippling) to reduce manual work and scale efficiently; Lead and develop HR leadership across Payroll, Culture & Employee Engagement, Compensation & Benefits, and Talent Acquisition, ensuring each sub-function operates at a high standard; Own and improve key people metrics, including employee engagement, time-to-hire, and attrition; Partner with Talent Acquisition leadership to ensure hiring velocity keeps pace with business and revenue growth targets; Lead and advance culture and employee recognition initiatives that strengthen engagement and retention company-wide; Ensure compensation and benefits programs are competitive, equitable, and well-administered; Operate with full autonomy day-to-day, escalating to the CFO on hiring, vendor selection, or policy decisions requiring executive sign-off; Support organizational security and compliance controls within your department, role, and your team's roles

Requirements

12+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including experience leading HR at a high-growth SaaS company; An enthusiasm for a hybrid work environment, with approximately 2 days per week of in-office presence in our downtown Denver location; Experience across both larger, mature organizations and smaller, leaner environments; A demonstrated ability to build HR strategy, programs, and playbooks from the ground up rather than simply maintaining existing ones; Broad HR functional experience across Business Partners, Payroll, Culture & Engagement, Compensation & Benefits, and Talent Acquisition; A strong track record improving key people metrics such as engagement, time-to-hire, and attrition; A Bachelor's degree

Nice to have

A Master's degree or MBA in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is a plus; Experience with Rippling or similar HRIS platforms is a plus; Experience operating in a multi-state, compliance-heavy environment is a plus; PHR, SPHR, or SHRM-SCP certification is a plus

Benefits

Impact that matters. You’ll do work that shapes the future of the modern workplace; Flexibility and trust. We’re remote-first and results driven. You’ll have the freedom and flexibility to do your best work, wherever you do it best; Growth and development. You’ll have access to learning resources, leadership programs, and real opportunities to take on new challenges and expand your impact; Competitive rewards. We offer comprehensive benefits, a performance-based bonus program, and equity opportunities – because when we grow, you should too; Time for life. Recharge and reconnect with flexible time off, paid holidays, and flexible leave programs designed to support every season of life; Belonging and balance. We’re building an inclusive culture where every voice is valued, collaboration is celebrated, and success is shared; This position is also eligible for annual bonus