Chief of Staff

Blueair is a high-growth, global company with an entrepreneurial culture that focuses on improving air quality to enhance the health and wellbeing of people around the world. The organization encourages innovation, agility, and a consumer-focused mindset while fostering a dynamic, high-performance work environment. As part of this mission, we are seeking a visionary leader to join us as Chief of Staff, People Operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable HR strategies that align with business goals and fuel rapid growth.
• Own and track the people budget to ensure alignment with the P&L.
• Lead global efforts in talent acquisition, employee development, performance optimization, and succession planning.
• Champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) throughout the organization.
• Foster employee engagement and strengthen the unique Blueair culture.

Global Communications

• Develop and execute an internal communication strategy that supports rapid growth and change.
• Collaborate with the executive team to create messaging that resonates with a fast-moving global team.
• Adapt messaging for cultural nuances across global regions.
• Manage crisis communication to protect the brand’s reputation in high-pressure situations.

Legal & Compliance

• Serve as the go-to for HR-related legal matters and collaborate with external counsel.
• Ensure compliance with global labor laws and regulations.
• Address employee relations issues with a balance of empathy and legal insight.

Data-Driven People Strategy

• Use HR data and analytics to make informed decisions that support growth and improve team performance.
• Stay ahead of HR industry trends and best practices to continuously improve talent management and employee experience.
• Craft strategies to optimize organizational performance using data insights.

Leadership and Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Lead a high-performing global HR team that fosters collaboration and continuous learning.
• Work with leadership to drive organizational change and implement people-centric solutions that enhance business performance.
• Ensure company values are embedded in all aspects of the organization, from hiring to team culture.

 You Bring

Experience

• 5+ years of HR leadership experience, preferably in a fast-paced, high-growth, global company or startup environment.
• Proven success in developing and executing HR strategies that drive business results.
• Strong expertise in internal communications, with the ability to craft clear and compelling messages.
• Experience in scaling startups and navigating high-growth environments with agility.

Skills

• A hands-on, data-driven mindset with the ability to move quickly and iterate based on results.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work well in an ambiguous, fast-changing environment, demonstrating quick problem-solving and adaptability.
• A passion for diversity and inclusivity, with a track record of implementing initiatives to support diverse audiences.

Mindset

• Growth Mindset: A competitive leader with a focus on innovation and achieving market share.
• Consumer and Customer Focus: A passion for improving the consumer experience and listening to the customer.
• Bias for Action: A sense of urgency in making decisions, focusing on intelligent risk-taking and eliminating unnecessary bureaucracy.
• Accountability and Responsibility: A commitment to high performance and delivering results against KPIs while holding others accountable.
• Building Talent and Teams: A strong focus on talent development, creating cohesive teams, and recognizing contributions.