Chief of Staff
Core
Strategic partner to the CEO driving high-priority cross-functional initiatives, translating company strategy into execution, and ensuring accountability for critical business outcomes.
Role type
Senior Chief of Staff (Strategy & Operations)
Builds
Company strategy, operating cadence, and cross-functional initiatives for an HR/payroll platform serving the hourly workforce.
Domain
HR Technology / Workforce Management / SaaS
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
structured problem-solving, cross-functional leadership, strategic planning, data analysis, stakeholder management, project management, business acumen, written communication, verbal communication, decision-making under ambiguity
Preferred skills
management consulting, investment banking, private equity, venture capital, SaaS, HR technology, payroll, workforce management, board relations, 0→1 initiative leadership, technical background
Technologies
spreadsheets, presentations, modern productivity tools
Responsibilities
Partner with CEO on strategy and execution; drive cross-functional initiatives from definition to outcome; translate priorities into action plans and accountability; prepare for leadership/board/investor meetings; develop business cases and recommendations; establish operating rhythms (KPIs, reviews); resolve organizational bottlenecks; lead special projects; conduct market/competitive research; prioritize resources; follow through on critical decisions; act as trusted thought partner; build scalable processes.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
