Chief Of Staff To The CPO (HR)

TL;DR

Chief of Staff to the CPO (HR): Serving as a strategic thought partner and operational proxy for the Chief People Officer to drive global People & Places initiatives with an accent on cross-functional alignment and high-velocity execution. Focus on streamlining complex workflows, managing global budgets, and acting as the connective tissue across the People Leadership Team to ensure organizational priorities are met.

Location: Must be based in the SF Bay Area (minimum 2 days per week in SF HQ)

Salary: $184,000 – $284,000 USD (depending on location and experience)

Company

Okta is a leading identity and access management company building neutral infrastructure to secure AI and human identities.

What you will do

• Act as a trusted advisor and proxy for the CPO in key leadership forums and decision-making bodies.
• Synchronize global People & Places program timelines, including product launches and policy releases.
• Lead annual and quarterly business planning, including headcount allocation and resource optimization.
• Identify and redesign complex corporate workflows into scalable, elegant processes.
• Manage the global People & Places organization budget in partnership with Finance.
• Lead high-stakes, cross-group special projects from concept to completion.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in HR, operations, strategy, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field.
• Commanding executive presence with the ability to articulate complex concepts at the C-suite level.
• Proven ability to manage multiple high-priority projects in a fast-paced, AI-driven environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to drive decision-making.
• Must be based in the SF Bay Area with the ability to work from the SF HQ at least 2 days per week.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA).
• Paid leave including PTO and parental leave.
• Equity and bonus opportunities where applicable.
• Immersive in-person onboarding experience.