Who We Are

Crafty’s mission is to help companies craft better workplaces by providing the services and technology to deliver a modern, comprehensive food & beverage program for their employees, no matter where they work. After operating with a vertically integrated supply chain (i.e., directly fulfilling orders from Crafty-operated distribution centers) in Chicago and the Bay Area, our team launched a third party fulfillment model that has rapidly scaled our coverage into over 35 markets across 5 countries.

At Crafty, we have a diverse, high-powered team, comprised of folks in technology, supply chain operations, field operations, sales, account management, and more. Our workplace is dynamic, fast-paced, and just plain fun, and we pride ourselves in having an amazing mix of humans who make up our team. Having grown over 20x in 2 years, Crafty is well-positioned to continue our recent successes!

The Role

As the Vice President (VP) of People you will lead a talented, growing team to deliver the strategy and operations of a results focused culture. Reporting directly to the CEO, and as a member of our Senior Leadership Team (SLT), this role will be directly owning Crafty’s Employee Experience, and building the people strategies that will help us drive our business objectives. The ideal candidate will demonstrate innovative, heart-led leadership to create a high-performance culture and will support the organization's growth by overseeing all aspects of the People experience: talent acquisition, learning and development, performance management, compensation, compliance, employee relations, and workplace experience.

This individual will be the leader of the employee lifecycle – from the moment of attraction through to the alumni process. This VP of People will be an advocate for building a workplace that is a talent destination – one that celebrates and evolves our culture based on the uniqueness of our team members, and remains consistent to our values.This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-growth startup, participate in Crafty’s leadership strategy, and grow your career in People. This role is based in Chicago, IL.

The Experience

Tactical Experience:

• 15+ years in the People/HR function
• 6+ years in leadership of a Series A or later stage organization
• Experience working in or with a rapid growth organization, transitioning from 200 to 500+ employees
• Experience in a workplace that employs multiple types of employees: exempt, non-exempt, contractors, etc
• Experience / ability to manage a geographically dispersed team
• Previously has built and scaled a People team to engage the direct needs of growth for the employees of an organization
• HRM or SHRM Certified

Skills:

• Ability to build a People vision, the strategies to get there, and project management skills to drive the team towards key milestones to achieving that vision
• Excellent stakeholder management skills as well as proven experience in leading and development of a leadership team, as well as their own team
• Exceptional People manager, able to mentor and coach team members into being their best professional selves – through coaching, clarity of expectations, and building an environment of trust
• Strong understanding of concepts around legal and HR risk and compliance
• Reasonable understanding of insurance and related concepts
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders across all levels and cross-functional teams

Functional Expertise:

The VP of People should have experience and expertise in the majority of the below functions, and will be responsible for developing Crafty’s philosophy behind the function, creating the vision for how those functions enable the growth of our people and our team, and the plan to achieve that vision.

• Talent Acquisition
• Recruitment
• Performance Management
• Compensation & Benefits
• Employee Engagement
• Learning & Development
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
• Leadership Development

Preferred:

• Experience with Google Suite and Slack
• Experience with Rippling, or comparable HRIS
• Experience with Lattice, or similar performance management system
• Experience with Greenhouse, or comparable ATS
• Experience with Notion, or similar knowledge management platform
• Experience with Asana, or similar project management platform
• Experience with Learning Management Systems

Your Superpowers:

• Strong intellectual horsepower. Superior abstract reasoning and analytical skills. Creative thinker who finds innovative solutions to obstacles.
• A team builder, team player and leader who creates loyalty, trust and following. Collaborative attitude and desire to contribute outside primary areas of responsibility. Inspires others and is highly respected.
• Effective communicator, both written and verbal. Articulates concepts in a clear, structured and succinct manner. Adjusts communication based on the audience.
• Results-driven with bias for action and commitment to excellence. Self-directed, rolls up the sleeves and engages in all activities with a sense of urgency. Gets it done on time, every time. Organized with good attention to detail.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment of constant change. Manages numerous time-sensitive matters simultaneously. Positive, resilient and open to candid feedback. Listens to and considers alternatives. Makes decisions.
• Deeply thoughtful and empathetic. And you recognize that clarity and trust are the core to building a truly empathetic team.
• Of high integrity and judgment. You’ll have to exercise good judgment and discretion at all times as it relates to confidential and sensitive information.
• Extraordinarily organized. Detail-orientation is an absolute must. You have tried-and-true methods in your arsenal for staying organized and on top of it all.

Must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccination by date of hire to be considered. Proof of vaccination required.

You are considered fully vaccinated:

• 14 days after your dose of an accepted single-dose vaccine
• 14 days after your second dose of an accepted 2-dose series
• 14 days after you've received 2 doses of any "mix-and-match" combination of accepted COVID-19 vaccines administered at least 17 days apart.

If you do not meet these requirements, you are NOT considered fully vaccinated.

Must be located in Chicago and able to be on-site two to three days per week across our Chicago HQ, Chicago client sites, and Carol Stream warehouse. Limited (~quarterly) travel to our operations in the Bay Area and New York is expected.

What We Offer

Our people mean everything to us. When you join Crafty, you’re joining a team of passionate, smart hooligans who work incredibly hard and know how to get things done. Building the structure to support our team as it continues to grow will have a tremendous impact in enabling our growth today and shaping the company that we become.

Our employees are joining our team, and we are proud to offer a compensation package that includes an option to join our Crafty healthcare plan to cover health, dental, and vision plans, 401k contribution, equity options, unlimited paid time off, tech stipend, parental leave, etc. And, it goes without saying, but snacks, beverages, and fun Crafty events are a part of that!

Crafty provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without discriminating against race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetics.