Chief of Staff to the CPO

Okta Inc

Confirmed live 2 days ago High trust

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Francisco, CA
Salary
$206,000–$284,000 / yr
Posted
9 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $182k
This role $245k
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This role pays more than 82% of similar roles. Most pay $142,400–$222,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $245k versus about $182k for comparable roles.

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About Okta Inc

Okta, Inc. is an American identity and access management company based in San Francisco. It provides cloud software that helps companies manage and secure user authentication into applications, and for developers to build identity controls into applications, websites, web services, and devices.[

Okta Inc currently has 137 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $174,000–$239,000 across 137 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Chief of Staff to the CPO

Chief of Staff to the CPO serves as a high-visibility leadership role within the Global People organization, acting as a strategic thought partner and operational proxy for the Chief People Officer. This individual functions as the connective tissue between various teams, including Recruiting, Learning and Development, and People Operations, ensuring all programs align seamlessly. Key responsibilities include managing global program timelines, overseeing budget management in partnership with Finance, simplifying complex corporate workflows, and leading high-stakes cross-functional projects from inception to completion. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor’s degree in human resources or business administration and over ten years of experience in HR, operations, or strategy. Essential competencies include executive presence, analytical skills for data-driven decision-making, knowledge of HR laws and compliance, and the ability to manage multiple priorities within an AI-driven landscape.

What you'll do

  • Act as a strategic proxy and advisor for the Chief People Officer in leadership forums.
  • Align diverse programs across the People Leadership Team to ensure seamless integration.
  • Filter operational requests to prioritize high-impact initiatives and eliminate low-value work.
  • Manage global program timelines, including product launches, policy dates, and project releases.
  • Lead annual and quarterly business planning to optimize headcount and resource allocation.
  • Redesign complex corporate workflows into simplified, scalable processes.
  • Monitor and mitigate global HR operational risks while identifying strategic opportunities.
  • Oversee the global People organization budget and audit program-specific spending.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in HR, operations, strategy, or a related field.
  • Strong leadership skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
  • Excellent communication skills to articulate complex ideas and concepts clearly.
  • Strong analytical skills using data to drive decision-making.
  • Experience in talent management, performance management, and employee engagement.
  • Knowledge of HR laws, regulations, and compliance requirements is preferred.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining confidentiality.

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