Since we opened our doors in 2009, the world of commerce has evolved immensely, and so has Square. After enabling anyone to take payments and never miss a sale, we saw sellers stymied by disparate, outmoded products and tools that wouldn’t work together.

So we expanded into software and started building integrated, omnichannel solutions – to help sellers sell online, manage inventory, offer buy now, pay later functionality through Afterpay, book appointments, engage loyal buyers, and hire and pay staff. Across it all, we’ve embedded financial services tools at the point of sale, so merchants can access a business loan and manage their cash flow in one place. Afterpay furthers our goal to provide omnichannel tools that unlock meaningful value and growth, enabling sellers to capture the next generation shopper, increase order sizes, and compete at a larger scale.

Today, we are a partner to sellers of all sizes – large, enterprise-scale businesses with complex operations, sellers just starting, as well as merchants who began selling with Square and have grown larger over time. As our sellers grow, so do our solutions. There is a massive opportunity in front of us. We’re building a significant, meaningful, and lasting business, and we are helping sellers worldwide do the same.

Block is looking for a People Strategy & Planning Manager for the People Team. You will report to the Head of Global People Strategy and guide strategic planning within the People function. We’re looking for a senior, experienced individual contributor who can create impact and excels in collaboration.This is an important position on a new team at Block to balance a mix of operational, analytical, and strategic responsibilities, including: 

You Will:

• Improve Block’s quarterly strategic planning and goal setting processes (i.e. OKR planning). 

• Lead the annual headcount resource allocation process with the Finance and Business Units.

• Help develop resources for the People team to build better processes and rhythms to support strategic planning

• Support the Strategy & Planning Lead in the development and measurement of our strategic priorities as an input into Annual and Quarterly  Planning.

• Support in improving function-wide business processes (e.g. business reviews, exec meetings, board updates, all-hands, etc). Improve these processes for scale, efficiency, and organizational alignment

• Develop an understanding of our overall business and make recommendations or strategies to enhance organizational effectiveness, talent management, and employee engagement.

• Provide an objective perspective and support decisions for senior management through data collection, information analysis, and framework development

• Work with important partners within People, Finance, Strategy, Biz Ops, People, Product, and multiple other teams across  Block to help address issues and deliver value quickly

• Help create rigorous communications explaining Block’s People strategy, priorities, programs, and progress for our Board of Directors, senior leadership, and employees.

• Develop business cases and recommendations that align with priorities and goals, and help guide the “follow-through” of those recommendations to ensure smooth execution with an array of partners.

You Have:

• 8+ years of experience in analytical, strategic roles and with a background in consulting, business operations, or finance. 

• Experience leading large-scale planning, goal setting, and resource allocation processes at a scaled company

• Experience with strategic planning and strategy

• Experience working with and influencing management at all level

• Data analysis skills

• Experience distilling difficult concepts and creating concise messages and stories that resonate.  

Even Better:

• Knowledge of HR principles, practices, and regulations.

Block takes a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on your location. U.S. locations are categorized into one of four zones based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Zone A: USD $142,000 - USD $213,000
Zone B: USD $132,100 - USD $198,100
Zone C: USD $124,900 - USD $187,300
Zone D: USD $113,600 - USD $170,400

To find a location’s zone designation, please refer to this resource. If a location of interest is not listed, please speak with a recruiter for additional information. 

Full-time employee benefits include the following:

• Healthcare coverage (Medical, Vision and Dental insurance)
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Plans including company match 
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Wellness programs, including access to mental health, 1:1 financial planners, and a monthly wellness allowance 
• Paid parental and caregiving leave
• Paid time off (including 12 paid holidays)
• Paid sick leave (1 hour per 26 hours worked (max 80 hours per calendar year to the extent legally permissible) for non-exempt employees and covered by our Flexible Time Off policy for exempt employees) 
• Learning and Development resources
• Paid Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits 

These benefits are further detailed in Block's policies. This role is also eligible to participate in Block's equity plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies, and may be eligible for a sign-on bonus. Sales roles may be eligible to participate in a commission plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies. Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

We’re working to build a more inclusive economy where our customers have equal access to opportunity, and we strive to live by these same values in building our workplace. Block is a proud equal opportunity employer. We work hard to evaluate all employees and job applicants consistently, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class. 

We believe in being fair, and are committed to an inclusive interview experience, including providing reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. We encourage applicants to share any needed accommodations with their recruiter, who will treat these requests as confidentially as possible. Want to learn more about what we’re doing to build a workplace that is fair and square? Check out our I+D page.

Additionally, we consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, assessing candidates in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Block, Inc. (NYSE: SQ) is a global technology company with a focus on financial services. Made up of Square, Cash App, Spiral, TIDAL, and TBD, we build tools to help more people access the economy. Square helps sellers run and grow their businesses with its integrated ecosystem of commerce solutions, business software, and banking services. With Cash App, anyone can easily send, spend, or invest their money in stocks or Bitcoin. Spiral (formerly Square Crypto) builds and funds free, open-source Bitcoin projects. Artists use TIDAL to help them succeed as entrepreneurs and connect more deeply with fans. TBD is building an open developer platform to make it easier to access Bitcoin and other blockchain technologies without having to go through an institution.

While there is no specific deadline to apply for this role, on average, U.S. open roles are posted for 70 days before being filled by a successful candidate.