Overview: At Bankrate, were in the process of redefining our business as we move beyond a legacy model of primarily harvesting earned media traffic to a next-gen model of delivering true D2C consumer value. We’re searching for an innovative Head of People to champion the People strategy for our business. This isn’t your average HR leadership role — we’re looking for a bold thinker, a compassionate coach, and a strategic powerhouse who thrives in fast-paced, high-impact environments. As Head of People, you’ll blend big-picture leadership with hands-on execution. You’ll architect and drive the People strategy that powers our ambitious business goals, while mentoring a high-performing team of HR professionals. Youll work directly with our CEO and other senior executives, influence organizational design, and serve as a trusted advisor to shape our unique culture and business strategy. This role is ideal for someone who sees HR not as a function, but as a strategic growth engine. If you’re energized by building high-performance cultures, shaping future-ready organizations, and leading with empathy and integrity — we’d love to meet you. Why Bankrate? At Bankrate, we blend data, creativity, and purpose to help millions of Americans make better financial decisions. Join a team that values authenticity, impact, and continuous evolution. Your leadership will help shape the future of our people and the experiences they create every day. What You’ll Do: <ul> <li>People Leadership: Lead and elevate the HR Business Partner team to deliver high-impact results. Guide the execution of our industry talent ecosystem — from recruitment to performance to succession. </li> <li>Executive Partnership: Partner closely with senior leaders to shape people strategy, enhance team dynamics, leadership capabilities, and organizational health. </li> <li>Strategic Partnership: Act as a trusted business advisor to the CEO and other leaders, aligning talent strategies with business outcomes. </li> <li>Culture Architect: Champion a thriving, inclusive, and values-driven workplace. Be the voice and steward of our employee experience. </li> <li>Performance Leadership: Drive high-impact performance strategies and development initiatives that unlock potential, accelerate growth, and align teams with business outcomes. </li> <li>Collaboration at Scale: Partner across the HR organization to ensure consistency, innovation, and excellence in our people practices. Partner with COE across RV (benefits, payroll, compensation, HRIS, etc)   </li> </ul> What We’re Looking For: <ul> <li>Experience: 10+ years in senior HRBP roles, with a track record of transformative people leadership, coaching, and strategic execution. Experience in a leadership role within a technology organization is preferred. </li> <li>Leadership: Minimum of 5 years managing HR teams; ability to inspire and develop others. </li> <li>Credibility: Background in high-growth and agile businesses is a plus. </li> <li>Communication: Exceptional communication and influence skills at all organizational levels. </li> <li>Business and Data Acumen: Comfort with data, human capital insights, and people analytics to drive decisions. </li> <li>Agility: Thrive in ambiguity, move with urgency, and make smart, bold bets. </li> <li>Cultural Curiosity: Deep commitment to fostering belonging, equity, and a culture of respect.</li> </ul> Additionally, the following benefits are provided by Red Ventures, subject to eligibility requirements. <ul> <li>Health Insurance Coverage (medical, dental, and vision)</li> <li>Life Insurance</li> <li>Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance</li> <li>Flexible Spending Accounts</li> <li>Paid Time Off</li> <li>Holiday Pay</li> <li>401(k) with match</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program</li> <li>Paid Parental Bonding Benefit Program</li> </ul> Who We Are: Founded in 2000, Red Ventures (RV) is home to a diverse portfolio of industry-leading brands and businesses, strategic partnerships and proprietary technology – including Bankrate, Lonely Planet, The Points Guy, BestColleges and more. 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