Sword Health is on a mission to free two billion people from pain as the world's first and only end-to-end platform to predict, prevent and treat pain.Delivering a 62% reduction in pain and a 60% reduction in surgery intent, at Sword, we are using technology to save millions for our 2,500+ enterprise clients across three continents. Today, we hold the majority of industry patents, win 70% of competitive evaluations, and have raised more than $300 million from top venture firms like Founders Fund, General Catalyst, and Khosla Ventures.Recognized as a Forbes Best Startup Employer in 2023, this award highlights our focus on being a destination for the best and brightest talent. Not only have we experienced unprecedented growth since our market debut in 2020, but we've also created a remarkable mission and value-driven environment that is loved by our growing team. With a recent valuation of $2 billion, we are in a phase of hyper growth and expansion, and we're looking for individuals with passion, commitment, and energy to help us scale our impact.Joining Sword Health means committing to a set of core values, chief amongst them to "do it for the patients" every day, and to always "deliver more than expected" on behalf of our members and clients.This is an opportunity for you to make a significant difference on a massive scale as you work alongside 800+ (and growing!) talented colleagues, spanning two continents. Your charge? To help us build a pain-free world, powered by technology, enhanced by people — accessible to all. Who We're Looking ForOur goal is to build the best People & Talent team in healthtech, and we are only as good as our people. Ensuring our people at Sword have the best framework and support is key to our success. We currently have a head of Talent and are also hiring a head of People Operations, but we are missing a critical role. Our VP of People Partnership. This role will be based in Portugal, will support both US and Portugal teams, and will report to the Chief Legal and People Officer. What You'll Be Doing•Evaluate current People Partner function and identify areas of strength and opportunities; including processes, policies, and programs including employee relations and mobility•Lead, coach and develop our People Partner team in the US and in Portugal•Create and deliver a People Partner strategy that supports business priorities and growth strategies•Provide guidance on organizational design, career leveling, talent development and change management for senior leaders across the organization•Provides support for all people leaders and employees related to leading employee relations matters in partnership with our Employee •Relations function, championing the various enterprise wide solutions for learning & development (in partnership with L&D leader) and employee listening, reinforcing and guiding employees through our self service solutioning model for general inquiries where appropriate•Acts as a primary point of contact for our People Partner and Business Ops teams on program delivery issues and customizations for the business they support•Conducts talent audits and ensures appropriate plans are in place•Shares local intelligence and provides any "market intel or internal insights" on the effectiveness of programs and initiatives•Provides advice, coaching and support to executives, managers and employees on development, employee relations, workforce planning and rewards, structure or leveling issues•Responsible for the management and delivery of core People Partner programs business group; partners closely with other PPs to ensure seamless delivery•Provides in-depth market insight and advises on talent implications of external trends that may have workforce implications•Serves as subject matter expert on the local labor market and regulatory environment•Collaborate with the VP of Talent Acquisition and VP of People Operations to ensure all HR policies, processes, and procedures are strategically aligned, updated, accessible, and ensure operational efficiency, effectiveness, and an optimal employee experience•Provide employee relations support to leadership, and staff, counseling employees on work-related issues while interpreting and applying organizational policies•Review and refresh of career paths, progression and leveling in partnership with VP of People Ops.•Ensure transparent and consistent communication with employees and leadership throughout the lifecycle of employment to build trust and promote an inclusive and supportive work culture•Responsible for providing effective performance feedback for direct reports by establishing clear goals and expectations, including adherence to standards; hold direct reports accountable for results•Provides leadership, direction, and coaching to direct reports•Creates and promotes a culture of teamwork and cooperation within the team and throughout the organizationWhat You Need To Have•At least 10 years of experience, specifically in People Partnership, leadership partnership and employee experience.•5 years in rapid-growth startup companies, preferred•Experience with both Portugal and US markets, as well as other international markets•Experience in a well-disciplined technology organization where best practices are integral to the management of the business is a plus.•History of success in progressively more senior roles, including managerial experience in the HR Business Partnerships field and effective collaboration with Talent, Operations and broader leadership teams.•Exposure to global compensation trends and approaches with a multinational corporation.•Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building, and communications skills.•Proactive, strategic problem solver supported by analytical and project management skills.•High ownership of work materials and high attention to detail to ensure complete accuracy and quality of output.•Must possess organizational, problem-solving skills, and time management skills to meet deadlines.•Advanced proficiency with Google suite of products (Docs, Sheets, Slides)•Ability to analyze, manipulate, make observations about, and present data.US Sword Benefits: *Eligibility for Essential benefits: Full-time employees regularly working 25+ hours per weekComprehensive health, dental and vision insuranceEquity Shares401(k)Discretionary PTO PlanParental leaveUS Sword Perks:Flexible working hoursRemote-first CompanyInternet Stipend for remote workingPaid Company HolidaysFree Digital Therapist for you and your familyPortugal - Sword Benefits:Health, dental and vision InsuranceMeal AllowanceEquity SharesPortugal - Sword Perks:Remote Work Allowance Flexible working hoursWork from homeUnlimited VacationSnacks and BeveragesEnglish ClassUnlimited access to Coursera Learning Platform*US Applicants Only: Applicants must have a legal right to work in the United States, and immigration or work visa sponsorship will not be provided.*SWORD Health, which includes SWORD Health, Inc. and Sword Health Professionals (consisting of Sword Health Care Providers, P.A., SWORD Health Care Providers of NJ, P.C., SWORD Health Care Physical Therapy Providers of CA, P.C.*) complies with applicable Federal and State civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of Age, Ancestry, Color, Citizenship, Gender, Gender expression, Gender identity, Gender information, Marital status, Medical condition, National origin, Physical or mental disability, Pregnancy, Race, Religion, Caste, Sexual orientation, and Veteran status.#J-18808-Ljbffr
