• Design and execute SSA’s enterprise-wide people strategy aligned to rapid growth, M&A, and long-term ownership value • Build a best-in-class Talent Acquisition engine that consistently delivers 90%+ A-Players. • Build scalable Talent Acquisition, People Operations, and Leadership Development functions capable of supporting rapid expansion • Establish SSA as a destination for elite talent through culture, development, and ownership mindset • Build and scale SSA’s Learning & Development ecosystem, including: Leadership development as the core pillar (SSAcademy) • Frontline and technical enablement (e.g., TechEx) • Manager capability and internal mobility pathways • Design performance management systems that clearly connect goals, accountability, rewards, and equity value • Own people compliance, governance, and risk mitigation across a multi-state and international footprint • Lead people integration across acquisitions while preserving entrepreneurial energy and local excellence • Establish structured development pathways for frontline leaders, managers, and executives , aligned with SSA’s growth, values, and ownership mindset • Own SSA’s people-related compliance and risk management strategy, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and international employment laws as the company scales • Proactively identify and mitigate people, culture, and workforce risks across a multi-entity, multi-jurisdiction organization • Ensure compliant and consistent people practices across acquisitions, including classification, compensation, benefits, and employment agreements • Design and implement policies, controls, and governance frameworks that protect SSA while preserving speed and autonomy • Oversee post-acquisition people integration, including onboarding, compensation alignment, benefits harmonization, and cultural integration • Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders on sensitive people matters, change management, and organizational health