People and Operations Partner

VIA is making an impact, and so can you.

At VIA, our mission is to make communities cleaner, safer, and more equitable. We believe that by working across organizational boundaries, we can achieve greater collective good than we can individually. VIA overcomes digital barriers to collective action by providing the world's most secure and simple data and identity protection solutions.

We are trusted by the U.S. Department of Defense and Fortune 100 companies around the globe to solve their toughest data and identity protection challenges. Using our Web3, quantum-resistant, passwordless technologies (19 issued patents), VIA protects data against theft, manipulation, and misuse.

As a People and Operations Partner at VIA, you'll step into a high-impact position at a company on the verge of massive expansion. We are profitable and have grown revenue 10x in the past 2 years. Recognizing our success and potential, we've just secured $28 million in funding from industry leaders like Bosch Ventures, BMW i Ventures, and MassMutual Ventures. This is your chance to be part of something exclusive, something groundbreaking.

This would be mission impossible without the right people doing their best work! VIA's People and Operations (POps) team is focused on maximizing VIAneer engagement, motivation, and productivity. To succeed in this role, you will bring a strategic mindset and a proven ability to drive impactful results through people-focused initiatives. While technical expertise is not required, you should have experience working across all business functions and with technical teams, along with a strong desire to learn about VIA's operations.

You will discover early on that the POps team plays an important role in many processes and outcomes at VIA. You will have the opportunity to quickly add value in all of these areas because?

• You are a builder
• VIA's approach to People and Operations is anything but cookie cutter. That means you will be open to new ideas and ready to innovate. You will support the development and improvement of people-related processes across the full employee cycle while always thinking about the value and impact being created for VIAneers and VIA.
• You are a communicator
• Whether it's in writing, meetings, or one-on-one discussions, we believe that good communication is a key ingredient to a successful team. You will be involved in all steps in the process of delivering comms with a variety of scope, type, and topic.
• You are a connector
• You will help organize and facilitate processes with the intent of helping others move past their blockers and problem solve. This is where having technical curiosity and a problem solving mindset will be key.
• You are a learner
• You will join VIA having seen a lot, however, there is always room to grow. You will run toward new challenges, treating these as opportunities to learn and improve, championingour value of continuous learning throughout the company.
• You are a doer
• Your role will be varied and wide-reaching, with a mix of ongoing responsibilities and project-based initiatives, all of which are vital to the success of VIA.

Requirements

What you will bring to this role:
• 5+ years of HR generalist experience or similar, in a fast-paced technical environment
• Motivation to work closely with VIAneers to ensure they are set up for success at VIA;
• Facilitating conversations around professional development, wellness, and other employee experience-related topics
• Bringing a people-first mindset with a focus on creating positive employee experiences and a highly productive, inclusive culture
• In addition to a people-first mindset, you will have strong business acumen with the ability to align people strategies with organizational goals, driving business outcomes through effective people management
• Solid working knowledge of Human Resource standards and best practices with the ability to adapt appropriately in the VIA environment;
• Hands-on experience with more than one of the following: onboarding, performance management, learning and professional development, organizational culture, diversity and inclusion, rewards and recognition, health and wellness
• Ability to multi-task with strong organizational, planning, and time management skills
• Experience with HRIS systems, performance management, and employee engagement software, a strong asset
• A balanced approach to getting work done while having fun doing so!
  
To have a high impact at VIA, you will:
• Be a critical thinker with a passion for solving complex problems alongside teammates
• Have a desire to learn and lead in a high-energy environment
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Be comfortable with ambiguity and able to apply a learning mindset to develop top processes and programs
• Be part of a team that will transform the data and identity protection landscape using groundbreaking technology and innovative Web3 solutions
• Enjoy sharing your passions with fellow VIAneers, (and, having a good GIF game doesn't hurt either!)

Benefits

What can VIA do for you?:

VIA offers competitive rewards and benefits, flexible work options, and individualized mentoring and growth opportunities. Here are just a few of our VIAneers' favorite perks:

• A fully funded, top-tier health benefits plan, fully covered from day one, including vision and dental coverage, for your whole family
• 20 vacation days annually, Summer Fridays, and an extended holiday period in December
• Paid parental leave, supporting new parents and families
• A dedicated wellness advisor to help you navigate the programs and opportunities available at VIA
• Ability to enjoy the best of both worlds with flexibility to work from home as needed, as well as access to two well-located offices (and more to come!) designed for collaboration and stocked with everything you could need
• Opportunities to work from eligible locations for up to 2 months per year
• Individualized growth opportunities, including internal and external mentorship panels, custom goals and feedback sessions, and/or access to learning and development programs
• Transit benefits to support commuting costs
• In-person events to foster team bonding and collaboration across different teams

Read more about our benefits and perks here.

VIA is committed to the importance of belonging.


VIA is an equal opportunity employer. When you apply for a role at VIA, your application will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. If you would like to request a specific accommodation, please notify us with your submission.


You can learn more about our mission, values, and team on our careers page.