Born and bred in New York City, LeagueApps is the operating system and community for youth and local sports leaders—providing them with the technology and professional network they need to grow, scale, and play for the future. A fast-growing, venture-backed company, our platform powers thousands of clubs, tournaments, leagues, camps, and facilities, reaching more than 10 million participants across the country. Through our FundPlay program, we donate a percentage of every dollar spent on our platform to further our mission to deliver amazing sports experiences for all, with a commitment of impacting 500,000 kids in underserved communities by 2022. Last year, we were ranked 273 on Deloitte’s Fast 500™, a ranking of the 500 fastest growing tech companies, and were recently recognized by Hashtag Sports for our industry leadership in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. We’re looking for team members who want to be part of building the greatest local sports company in the world.

About The Job 

LeagueApps is looking to hire a well-rounded leader, a true “clean-up hitter”; a People pro, to build a high-performing team as the Vice President, People.

The Vice President, People will lead the LeagueApps People Team with emphasis on developing a People Strategy, leading the People Operations, and innovating in the areas of Talent Acquisition and Talent Management.

• Serve as a member of the Leadership Team, and a strategic business partner to leaders and team members across the organization
• Report directly to the CEO of LeagueApps, operating as a trusted advisor in translating business imperatives into high-performing teams 

Who You Are

• A People Leader with experience in a fast-growth, scaling business at a transformational point in its existence
• Well-versed in strategies that sustain high-performing, healthy cultures
• Data-driven, with proven knowledge of how to use data to drive talent solutions
• A curious technology explorer; agile in researching, testing, implementing and adopting technology for the People function—fully aligned with the overall enterprise architecture.
• Values-driven, with a deep passion for tending as much to the ‘how’ of performance as to the ‘what’
• A high-EQ innovator who thrives in fast-moving and diverse environments; a strong track record of adapting to change and leading others through ambiguity
• Humble, with a willingness to leverage each interaction as a learning opportunity 

What You Will Do

• Provide sound business partner advice and counsel to company leaders and the senior leadership team 
• Manage and improve all aspects of talent acquisition: leveraging the employer brand, creative sourcing, hiring, and onboarding. Be our foremost talent ‘scout’ for a growing company
• Recommend optimal team designs which maximize talent in the right roles at the right times
• Partner on the establishment of cascading company goal process which drives performance management and rewards
• Cultivate an environment where employees are engaged, and able to do their best work through the provision of efficient systems, simplified processes and learning & development opportunities
• Build on the company culture, adapting programs to function in a distributed/blended work environment; organizing outcome-driven, bi-annual OTAs (Organized Team Activities) 
• Drive and support organizational change initiatives - i.e. organization design, etc. 
• Lead and manage all People Administration - i.e. benefits, compensation program design and implementation, compliance, etc.
• Establish clear KPI’s linked to business objectives; track and communicate results
• Build, develop and inspire the People Team

Your Skills and Experience

• 12-15 years’ work experience with hands-on experience in a combination of People functions, most recently as a departmental Lead
• Extreme savvy in balancing hands-on leadership with smart delegation
• Hands-on experience shaping, managing and evolving a talent acquisition strategy
• Thought leader in the field of diversity, equity and inclusion 
• Strong communicator and builder of systems which share information, and facilitate decision-making 
• Strong experience in establishing compensation systems and related career paths, ideally for technology/SAAS companies
• Proven experience in digital adoption and implementation of a variety of tools to optimize operations and employee engagement 
• Demonstrated knowledge of a variety of organizational design approaches
• Resourceful and nimble in your approach to team leadership and project execution 
• Experience in high growth organizations/startups
• Excellent verbal/written/presentation and communication skills
• Organized, with attention to detail
• Comfort managing multiple, often competing, tasks                                                     

The Perks

• Equity Grants
• Health Benefits! Medical, Dental and Vision Health coverage
• We'll pay for your sports leagues!
• Computer, Cell Phone and Gym Subsidies
• Culture and work environment that emphasizes teamwork, passion, learning and fun.  Check out our Instagram to see for yourself
• Social impact opportunities through our FundPlay Initiative that includes events, volunteering and grant-makings

  We’ve enlisted WGNinHR Consulting, LLC., a leading People Solutions provider, to conduct this search. 

LeagueApps is an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to fight for equality, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.