VP, People & Culture

EMARKETER•New York, NY

1d•$180,000 - $210,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Vice President of People & Culture is a member of EMARKETER’s executive leadership team and is responsible for shaping the company’s people strategy, culture, and organizational effectiveness. The VP partners closely with the CEO and senior leadership to ensure the organization has the talent, structure, and practices needed to achieve its business priorities. The role leads strategies across talent, employee experience, total rewards, and workforce planning, balancing employee needs with company goals. The VP fosters an inclusive, high-performing culture, strengthens leadership and manager effectiveness, and develops people programs that support growth, accountability, and engagement. This is a hybrid role based in New York City, with a minimum of three days per week at the NYC headquarters.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive People experience, including leadership experience in a fast-paced organization.
Demonstrated success developing and executing people strategies that support business priorities.
Expertise in talent management, employee relations, compensation and benefits, performance management, recruiting, and employment compliance.
Strong business judgment and ability to balance employee experience with operational and financial realities.
Experience advising senior executives and partnering effectively with leaders across a business.
Deep knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and sound judgment in managing sensitive employee matters.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex issues into clear, practical guidance.
High emotional intelligence, discretion, integrity, and a calm, thoughtful approach to difficult conversations.
Comfort using HRIS, ATS, people analytics, and reporting tools to improve decision-making and measure impact.

Responsibilities

Partner with the CEO and executive leadership team to develop and execute EMARKETER’s people strategy in support of business goals.
Lead People & Culture functions, including business partnering, talent acquisition, total rewards, people operations, performance management, learning and development, and employee relations.
Build a high-performing, accountable, and inclusive culture that attracts, develops, and retains strong talent.
Partner with executive leadership to guide the return-to-office strategy and support a thoughtful transition that promotes collaboration, culture, and business performance.
Advise senior leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, leadership effectiveness, employee engagement, and change management.
Oversee compensation, benefits, performance, feedback, and development programs, ensuring they are competitive, equitable, scalable, and aligned with business needs.
Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations, and partner with Legal and outside counsel as needed on employee relations and people-related risks.
Lead and develop the People & Culture team by setting priorities, strengthening capabilities, and delivering strong service to the business.
Own the People & Culture budget and use people data and metrics to inform decisions, assess progress, and improve programs.
Represent the People & Culture function internally and externally, reinforcing EMARKETER’s values and approach to leadership, communication, and collaboration.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus eligibility.
Unlimited paid time off.
10 paid holidays.
16 weeks of parental leave.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
Matched and vested 401(k) plan.
Resources for financial planning guidance, family planning services, mental health support, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
Commuter benefits.
Phone reimbursement.
Gym membership discounts.