About Camunda
Camunda is a leader in the enterprise automation sector, consistently growing over the last 12 years to meet or exceed industry standards in all aspects of Process Orchestration. Our unique orchestration technology cuts through complexity, delivering seamless automation across people, systems, and devices. As we continue to innovate and expand, we're seeking a visionary leader to champion our people-first approach and drive our organization forward.
Role Overview
As Chief People Officer (CPO) at Camunda, you will be a key member of the Executive Leadership team, reporting directly to the CEO. You'll lead all aspects of our People strategy, overseeing a world-class team of professionals and play a crucial role in shaping our organization's future. This position is pivotal in enabling our 2024 vision of growing to over 500 Camundis while maintaining our unique company culture and adhering to our FAITH values.
What you'll be doing:
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and execute strategic People frameworks which enable our global company strategy, focusing on scalability and agility through organizational design in a remote environment
- Partner closely with the Senior Leadership Team and CEO to foster a high performance culture throughout Camunda
Team Management
- Oversee and develop teams across Talent Acquisition, People Business Partnering, People Operations & People Technology, and Total Rewards.
- Identify and measure organizational KPIs and OKRs for the People Team
Talent Management
- Develop and implement strategies to attract, retain, and develop top talent, including programs for learning, development, career paths, and promoting equity & belonging at Camunda
Organizational Development
- Lead organizational design initiatives, ensure compliance with employment laws and best practices, and collaborate with the CEO to maintain and evolve Camunda's unique company culture.
Business Partnership
- Advise the executive team on strategic people-related matters, contribute to business planning from a people perspective, and foster a culture of innovation and long-term thinking
What You’ll Bring:
Experience
- Demonstrated track record of success leading people teams at the VP level or above
- Proven experience building and optimizing processes, systems, and structures in a high-growth company (ideally growing from less than 500 to more than 1,000 employees)
- Strong background in talent management, performance management, and organizational development
- Experience in Series A-E companies; post-IPO experience will be considered, but clear understanding of growing startups is vital. Familiarity with the IPO process is nice to have.
- Deep knowledge of documentation and how this enables a global async environment.
- Experience with local employment laws and regulations, particularly for the EMEA (we have entities in UK and Germany) and the North America (entity in the US)
Skills
- Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to develop and mentor high-performing teams
- Strong business acumen, especially in relation to Series A-E companies
- Excellent communication skills, particularly in writing, with a focus on asynchronous communication
- Proficiency in implementing and managing HR technologies and systems
- Ability to thrive in a remote environment and champion remote work best practices
- Fluent in English (both written and spoken)
Personal Qualities
- Embodies Camunda's FAITH values: Focus, Ambition, Integrity, Talent, and Humor
- Growth mindset with the ability to learn and embrace new challenges quickly
- Visionary thinker who can drive innovation in HR practices
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Adaptable and comfortable working with a collaborative team eager to innovate and scale
We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Camunda is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment for all employees.
If you're a visionary leader who thrives under pressure and hungers to invent the future, we invite you to join Camunda and be the architect of the next generation of automation and people management.
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What We Have to Offer:
Compensation:
Below is the annual Total Target Cash Compensation (Total Cash) range for Camundi located in one of our entities. Total Cash refers to base salary and 100% attainment of variable target, where applicable. Actual Total Cash offered will depend on factors such as skills and qualifications related to the role. To comprise the Total Rewards package, Camunda also offers equity (where applicable) in the form of a Virtual Employee Stock Option Plan and benefits based on the country of residence.
The annual Total Cash minimum for an Chief People Officer in our entities is as follows:
- United States: $280,000 to $350,000 USD
- EMEA/APAC: €240,000 to €300,000 EUR
If you are outside one of these countries, you would be employed by our Preferred Employer Organization (PEO), Remote.
