Chief of Staff, People

The Company

Metropolis is an artificial intelligence company that uses computer vision technology to enable frictionless, checkout-free experiences in the real world. Today, we are reimagining parking to enable millions of consumers to just "drive in and drive out." We envision a future where people transact in the real world with a speed, ease and convenience that is unparalleled, even online. Tomorrow, we will power checkout-free experiences anywhere you go to make the everyday experiences of living, working and playing remarkable - giving us back our most valuable asset, time.

The Role

 The Chief of Staff to the Chief People Officer (CPO) is a pivotal leadership role designed to enhance the strategic and operational effectiveness of the People Team. You will act as a trusted partner to the CPO, driving cross-functional initiatives, fostering alignment across the People function, and supporting the company’s transformation. This role requires exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving, and project management skills, coupled with a passion for building scalable organizational practices in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership: 

• Partner with the CPO to set the vision, strategy, and roadmap for the People Team, ensuring alignment with company goals. 

• Guide the annual budget process for the People function. 

• Provide relevant business updates to the People Team and own a recurring cadence and agenda for team-wide meetings. 

• Lead efforts to build scalable HR systems and processes that support organizational growth and IPO readiness. 

• Act as a thought partner and trusted advisor to the CPO, providing insights and recommendations on key business and People strategies. 

Operational Excellence: 

• Build and manage systems, tools, and programs that drive the People Team’s success, ensuring objectives are met on time and within budget. 

• Serve as a utility player, unblocking dependencies, resolving issues, and implementing HR best practices to support growth. 

• Lead the coordination of board-level materials, quarterly business reviews (QBRs), and company-wide updates for the People function. 

Project Management: 

• Drive execution of cross-functional initiatives within the People Team and across the company. 

• Track priorities for the CPO and HR functional leaders, leveraging project management tools and internal dashboards. 

• Oversee critical projects, ensuring stakeholder buy-in, accountability, and impactful results. 

• Manage the integration of People-related systems and processes following acquisitions. 

Data & Analytics: 

• Leverage data to validate decisions and provide actionable insights into engagement, retention, and performance. 

• Develop dashboards and reports that empower the People Team and senior leadership to make informed decisions. 

Communication & Stakeholder Management: 

• Synthesize and share updates from the People Team with relevant stakeholders, including senior leadership and the Board. 

• Represent the CPO in meetings and discussions as needed, ensuring priorities are advanced effectively. 

• Develop compelling presentations and narratives to communicate People strategies and outcomes. 

Qualifications 

• Experience: 10-15+ years in People/HR roles, ideally in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment with exposure to IPO preparation or similar large-scale transformations. 

• HR Expertise: Proven experience in multiple HR domains (e.g., Talent Acquisition, People Operations, Total Rewards, Learning & Development). 

• Strategic Acumen: Demonstrated ability to think strategically while executing tactically in high-gr