• Develop and execute CEA's people strategy in partnership with leadership • Build scalable people systems and processes that support organizational growth • Create a talent strategy and serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on organizational design, talent strategy, and culture • Manage the HR Manager and Recruiting Manager, providing coaching and strategic direction • Set team priorities, define success metrics, and ensure execution against quarterly OKRs • Make strategic decisions about team structure and capacity allocation • Foster collaboration across the recruiting and HR functions • Design and oversee the performance review process, including biannual reviews and probation reviews for new employees • Partner with managers to address performance issues and support employee development • Lead compensation planning, including annual compensation review • Ensure a positive employee experience from recruitment through offboarding • Work with the HR Manager to monitor employee engagement, implementing interventions as needed • Partner with leadership to navigate organizational change and transitions • Ensure compliance with employment laws across all jurisdictions where CEA operates • Lead investigations and resolution of sensitive employee relations issues • Oversee risk assessment for international expansion and new jurisdiction considerations