Chief of Staff

About the role

In this role, you will oversee the CHRO's operating cadence, managing leadership meetings and ensuring effective communication across the organization. You will lead key cross-functional initiatives and represent the CHRO in important discussions, ensuring alignment with team priorities.

Success in this position involves synthesizing complex topics into clear recommendations and driving initiatives from start to finish. You will be expected to proactively identify issues and provide strategic insights that support the People organization’s goals.

The base salary for this role ranges from $212,330 to $249,800, with potential additional compensation in equity and bonuses.

Skills that matter here

• management consulting: This role leverages management consulting skills to drive strategic initiatives and enhance decision-making.
• business operations: Business operations expertise is essential for managing multiple workstreams and ensuring effective execution.
• strategy: Strategic thinking is crucial for developing compelling narratives and aligning cross-functional efforts.
• chief of staff: Experience in a chief of staff role is necessary for supporting senior executives and managing leadership dynamics.
• crypto: A strong knowledge of or enthusiasm for the crypto space is required to engage effectively with the organization.
• generative AI: Utilizing generative AI responsibly will be part of enhancing workflow efficiency and delivering business-ready outputs.

Who this role suits

• A candidate who thrives in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Someone with a proven track record in leadership roles, particularly in consulting or operations.
• A proactive problem-solver who can navigate ambiguity and provide clear recommendations.
• An individual passionate about crypto and willing to immerse themselves in the industry.

From the employer

What you'll do:

• Own the CHRO's operating cadence by managing weekly and quarterly leadership meetings, setting clear agendas, driving decisions, and ensuring follow-ups are completed.
• Lead critical cross-functional initiatives and engagements on behalf of the CHRO, acting as her stand-in when needed in key meetings and decisions.
• Develop compelling content and narratives including meeting decks, org-wide emails, social media posts, and speaking engagement materials that amplify the CHRO's voice.
• Proactively identify and resolve issues before they escalate, synthesizing ambiguity into clear recommendations for executive decision-making.
• Represent the CHRO's interests and point of view across the organization, ensuring alignment and advancing People team priorities with cross-functional stakeholders.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 7+ years of experience, including management consulting, business operations, strategy, or a chief of staff capacity supporting senior executives.
• Proven ability to synthesize ambiguous, complex topics into clear executive-ready recommendations, narratives, and communications across formats (decks, emails, social content).
• Track record of driving cross-functional initiatives end-to-end, managing multiple workstreams simultaneously with clear accountability and follow-through.
• Knowledge of crypto or demonstrated enthusiasm for the space with willingness to immerse yourself in the ecosystem.
• Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.

Pay Transparency Notice:

• Base salary varies by location (see range below). Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility, and benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)). Annual base salary range (excluding equity and bonus): $212,330—$249,800 USD.
• Application Limit: Candidates may submit a maximum of 3 applications within a 6-month period.
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