Sauce is a premier restaurant technology platform that helps businesses grow with our Commission-Free Delivery & Pickup structure and proprietary delivery optimization technology. We are serving a 105 billion dollar US local restaurant business. Headquartered in NYC and Tel-Aviv, Sauce wants restaurants to fulfill their highest potential, this means giving local establishments everything they need to connect directly with their customers. The Sauce team pools together decades of restaurant tech experience, along with seasoned tech, sales, marketing, product and operations executives who produce an industry-changing delivery system for successful local restaurants and chains.
As the VP of People at Sauce, you’ll be at the heart of our global growth journey. You'll be both a strategic leader and a VERY hands-on operator, shaping our People strategy while scaling our global workforce across multiple continents. This role will lead our global HR initiatives, enhance our recruiting strategy, and foster a culture of inclusivity and performance. You’ll work closely with the executive team, ensuring alignment with our organizational goals and growth ambitions.To date, the company has 100 people across 4 different continents and 20 different countries.
This is a remote-first engagement with some local teams in target markets. You will report directly to the CEO of Sauce.
What You'll Do:
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a global People strategy that aligns with Sauce’s mission, values, and growth trajectory. Work closely with the CEO and leadership team to shape organizational culture, workforce planning, and leadership development
- Global Workforce Planning: Lead efforts to design and execute a scalable global talent acquisition strategy, ensuring we attract, develop, and retain top talent across diverse regions and markets. Leverage data to inform hiring decisions and anticipate workforce needs
- Culture & Employee Experience: Build and sustain a positive, inclusive culture that reflects our values. Oversee programs for employee well-being, career development, and performance management to ensure a positive experience at every stage of the employee lifecycle
- Recruiting Excellence: Spearhead recruiting efforts globally, ensuring we meet our hiring goals in key markets such as LATAM, Europe, and the US. This includes building recruiting processes and systems, managing relationships with external recruiters, and fostering a high-performance, inclusive hiring culture
- Talent Management & Development: Oversee talent management strategies, including leadership development, performance reviews, and succession planning. Focus on building a strong leadership pipeline and career progression opportunities for employees at all levels
- Compensation & Benefits: Work with the finance team to develop competitive compensation strategies tailored to each market. Ensure alignment with Sauce’s values, maintaining internal equity while staying competitive across the global landscape
- Change Management & Organizational Design: Lead the implementation of organizational changes to support growth and efficiency. Manage transitions, crisis responses, and workforce restructuring efforts, ensuring smooth communication and support for employees
- HR Operations & Compliance: Ensure global HR operations are efficient, compliant with local laws, and adaptable to Sauce’s evolving needs. Develop and implement systems and tools to streamline HR processes and improve overall team efficiency
- Ensure the appropriate onboarding for each new team member and organization and work closely with the hiring manager to make sure we maximize our most important resource - our people!
What You Bring:
- 8+ years in HR leadership, with at least 4+ years of experience managing global teams across multiple regions (LATAM, Europe, US, Israel, etc.)
- Proven track record in talent acquisition, organizational design, employee engagement, and developing high-performance cultures
- Strong experience in scaling teams in fast-paced, tech-driven environments
- Expertise in compensation strategy, global compliance, and managing complex HR operations
- Passionate about fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at all levels of the organization
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence, with the ability to work effectively in a multicultural and global environment
- Hands-on, with a "player-coach" mentality, especially in the early stages of team-building
- Experience with Israeli-based startups is a plus!
- Multi-lingual also a big plus (Spanish, Hebrew, English, Portuguese, and more languages spoken here at Sauce!)
- You are humble, lean and mean when needed
What We Offer:
- Strong & Competitive Compensation Package
- Company-Sponsored Insurance Package (Health, Dental, Vision, Mental Health)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Flexible Work Environment
- Responsible Paid Time Off Policy
Sauce is an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability (physical or mental), gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, immigration status, or any other classification, category or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
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