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TurnitinVice President, Global People Operations & Transformation (USA Remote)
Turnitin seeks a forward-thinking global HR executive to serve as the Vice President, Global People Operations & Transformation in a remote capacity. Reporting directly to the…
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Turnitin seeks a forward-thinking global HR executive to serve as the Vice President, Global People Operations & Transformation in a remote capacity. Reporting directly to the Chief People Experience Officer, the person in this role will guide People Shared Services, Benefits, HR Systems and Analytics, and Employee Relations operations, while also spearheading the migration of global payroll operations from finance. Turnitin has spent over 25 years developing learning integrity solutions…
Job Description
Turnitin seeks a forward-thinking global HR executive to serve as the Vice President, Global People Operations & Transformation in a remote capacity. Reporting directly to the Chief People Experience Officer, the person in this role will guide People Shared Services, Benefits, HR Systems and Analytics, and Employee Relations operations, while also spearheading the migration of global payroll operations from finance. Turnitin has spent over 25 years developing learning integrity solutions utilized by academic institutions, publishers, and corporations across more than 185 countries. The organization operates on a remote-first model with team members spread across over 35 countries.
This executive will lead operational excellence, organizational design, technology modernization, and AI integration to simplify work and improve productivity. Responsibilities include building scalable shared service models, managing external employee relations partnerships, directing HRIS implementation, and overseeing benefits administration. The role suits an experienced leader capable of navigating ambiguity, challenging legacy practices, and serving as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on complex organizational matters.
Responsibilities
- Direct global People Shared Services encompassing onboarding, offboarding, leaves, immigration coordination, and employee support across the employee lifecycle
- Oversee the global employee relations operating model, managing external partner governance, complex investigations, restructuring, and employment risk
- Lead HRIS modernization strategies covering selection, implementation, integration, automation, and ongoing optimization
- Direct global benefits operations and guide the transition of global payroll functions from finance into the human resources structure
- Assess organizational structures, spans of control, and staffing allocations to elevate service effectiveness and productivity
- Collaborate with executive leadership, legal, finance, and IT teams on business-critical decisions, risk management, and transformation goals
Requirements
- Accumulate over 15 years of progressive global human resources leadership experience with senior accountability for shared services, HR operations, or organizational transformation
- Demonstrate deep expertise in global benefits, payroll operations, human resources compliance, and employee lifecycle services
- Bring substantial employee relations experience managing complex matters, employment risk, and external provider oversight
- Show proven leadership history managing significant HRIS transformations, systems integrations, and process redesigns
- Exhibit strong financial and analytical capabilities to construct business cases and assess service delivery alternatives
Qualifications
- Hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent working experience
- Possess an advanced degree, relevant human resources qualification, employment legal qualification, or Juris Doctor
Core Skills
Benefits
- Health care coverage
- Education reimbursement
- Competitive paid time off
- Self-care days
- National holidays
- Two founder days plus observed Juneteenth
- Paid volunteer time off
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What is the remote work policy for this position?
This role operates within a remote-first culture that empowers employees to work with purpose and accountability across various countries and time zones.
What is the salary range for the Vice President role?
The expected annual base salary range spans from $245,402 to $283,445, and the position is bonus-eligible or commission-based.
Who does this position report to?
This role reports directly to the Chief People Experience Officer.
What educational qualifications are preferred?
An advanced degree or a relevant human resources or employment legal qualification, such as a JD, is preferred.
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