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Chief Operating Officer

Workstream · San Francisco · On-site

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About Workstream

Simplify operations and elevate worker experience. Access data, track milestones, automate hiring, and ensure compliance. See why top companies trust us. Backed by CRV.

About the role

In this role, you will oversee and unify the company’s core business operations—bridging the gap between strategy, product, go-to-market (GTM), and corporate functions. You will ensure Workstream scales efficiently while maintaining speed, quality, and a high-performance culture.

What they're looking for

  • 12+ years of executive leadership experience across business operations, corporate strategy, or general management within high-growth technology companies
  • Proven track record scaling a B2B SaaS or technology company through critical growth inflection points (Series B through Series D, IPO, or major scale)
  • True multi-functional oversight: Experience managing complex organizations that span commercial, operational, and corporate functions
  • Exceptional business & financial acumen with a deep understanding of SaaS metrics, corporate governance, and capital allocation
  • World-class stakeholder management with the ability to command a room, influence executive peers, and align diverse global teams
  • High-velocity execution mindset paired with the strategic patience required to build for the long term
More about this role

Workstream is a mission-driven company building the all-in-one HR, payroll, and hiring platform for managing the hourly workforce. There are 2.7 billion hourly workers, making up 80% of the global workforce, but this market has been heavily underserved by technology and deserves better. Workstream has been purpose-built for the hourly workforce from day one so that these businesses and their employees can thrive.

Our customers include leading brands from multiple sectors, including Burger King, Carl's Jr./Hardee's, IHOP, KFC, and Culvers. We are a high growth series B company and quickly expanding our product portfolio to deliver on our vision. We are backed by legendary VCs and industry experts like Founders Fund, BOND, and Coatue.

Grow With Us

We are looking for a world-class Chief Operating Officer (COO) to serve as the primary strategic and operational partner to our CEO, helping scale Workstream from a high-growth Series B company into a category-defining global enterprise.

In this role, you will oversee and unify the company’s core business operations—bridging the gap between strategy, product, go-to-market (GTM), and corporate functions. You will ensure Workstream scales...

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