What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff People Specialist position at Cobalt.io?
Who We Are
Cobalt is a fast-growing startup that is redefining pentesting and making cybersecurity easier and more accessible. Our Pentest as a Service (PtaaS) platform, coupled with an exclusive global community of testers, delivers the real-time insights you need to remediate risk quickly and innovate securely. We have Scandinavian roots, an American base and a global outlook. Our remote-first team is characterized by a fun, fast-paced and collaborative culture based on individual responsibility and ownership.
Description
Our motto for the People Team at Cobalt is "Lead, Not Follow" and we are seeking a co-pilot to join us on this rocketship. The Staff People Specialist is a senior maker position reporting to the Sr. Director of People. This individual will lead delivery of People initiatives and elevate the function to a world class level of operational excellence.
What You Would Do
- Drive strategic business initiatives and top priority People projects to completion
- Manage project calendar ensuring project deliverables are timely and within budget
- Partner with executives at Cobalt on career development and organizational changes. Provide coaching and mentoring and act as cross-functional liaison for staff and management.
- Develop and improve remote-first approach, policies, and procedures to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Cobalt’s People function
- Lead change management initiatives with passion and empathy
- Partner with all members of the People Team to identify inefficiencies and remediate issues
You Must Have
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
- Detail oriented and data-driven
- Project coordination and management experience in a fast-paced business environment
- Creative thinker with strong business acuity
- Bachelor's degree and/or 8 years of experience
- Strong interpersonal skills and a knack for productive collaboration across departments
Nice to Have
- Specialized experience in learning and development
- Coaching Certificate
Why You Should Join Us
- Grow in a passionate, rapidly expanding industry operating at the forefront of the Pentesting industry
- Work directly with experienced senior leaders with ongoing mentorship opportunities
- Make the most of our flexible, unlimited paid time off, remote working from anywhere in the US, Germany or the UK and travel perks
- Earn competitive compensation and an attractive equity plan
- Leverage stipends for wellness, work-from-home and learning & development
- Treat yourself to paid remote lunches
- Save for the future with a 401(k) program (US only)
- Benefit from medical, dental, vision and life insurance (US only)