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# Director of Data at Pebl

- **Company:** Pebl
- **Location:** Toronto, Canada
- **Compensation:** $191k–$252k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-09-14
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-15
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/pebl/de199ad4-ccf0-42f4-ab0d-8aed7bb476b5

## Job description

Purpose in Every Position Pebl puts a world of talent at your fingertips. With our AI-powered Global Work Platform™, companies can hire, pay, and manage employees in 185+ countries—removing risk, red tape, and guesswork from global growth. Backed by more than a decade of compliance leadership and local expertise, Pebl helps businesses move fast, stay compliant, and scale with confidence. With Pebl, companies everywhere can hire great talent anywhere. Where Your Work Moves the Needle. At Pebl, every team member drives our success. Joining us means more than filling a role—you’re accountable for results and impact. Our values guide how we operate, execute, and collaborate across borders. By putting them into action, you’ll help us scale faster, compete harder, and lead the future of global work. What Makes You a Great Fit We are seeking a highly technical, deeply analytical, and aggressively innovative Director of Data to lead our data strategy, infrastructure, and AI integration. You will not just be managing a team; you will be the chief storyteller for our data and the evangelist for our "AI Everywhere" initiative. Based out of our Palo Alto office, you will sit at the intersection of R&D and our core business functions—specifically Marketing, Sales, Operations, Finance, and Legal—ensuring that Pebl’s vast repository of global employment and compliance data is secure, accessible, and actionable.

In-office collaboration is required at our Toronto office Monday through Wednesday.

How You'll Make An Impact:

1. Architect the Future (Technical & Hands-On Data Engineering)

- Own the vision and execution of Pebl’s modern data infrastructure.
- Serve as the ultimate technical authority on data engineering, ensuring highly scalable, performant, and reliable data pipelines.
- Champion strict data security, privacy, and governance protocols to protect our global payroll, HR, and compliance data.

1. Drive Actionable Business Insights (Analytical Powerhouse)

- Transform complex datasets into clear, actionable strategies across all departments.
- Partner with Marketing and Sales to optimize our growth funnel, CAC, and conversion rates.
- Collaborate with Operations, Finance, and Legal to improve billing accuracy, payroll speed, and compliance tracking.

1. Champion "AI Everywhere" (AI Native Operations)

- Lead the charge to make Pebl a truly AI-native company.
- Bring AI capabilities to our R&D offerings, such as enhancing our compliance assistant, Alfie.
- Engage directly with Marketing, Sales, Operations, Finance, and Legal to embed AI into their daily workflows, driving massive internal efficiency.

1. Bridge the Gap (Communication & Storytelling)

- Act as the ultimate translator between deep technical R&D work and overarching business objectives.
- Master the art of data storytelling to present complex insights to the executive team and the board in a compelling way.

1. Build and Foster the Team (Leadership)

- Lead the Charge: Be a hands-on, execution-oriented leader who ensures delivery of strong business results.
- Be the NBA Coach: Recruit top-tier talent and assemble a high-performing team of data engineers, analysts, and AI specialists.
- Be the Gardener: Foster a culture of continuous learning and psychological safety to cultivate a data-driven mindset across the entire company.

Let's Connect If You Have:

- Extensive Technical Background: 15+ years of experience in data engineering, data science, or analytics, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
- Modern Stack Mastery: Deep, hands-on expertise orchestrating our specific modern data infrastructure stack: Snowflake, Fivetran, Atlan, Looker, and Monte Carlo.
- AI/ML Track Record: Proven experience deploying LLMs, machine learning models, and AI tools for both production products and internal operational workflows.
- Cross-Functional Business Acumen: Demonstrated ability to collaborate with Marketing, Sales, Operations, Finance, and Legal to tie data initiatives directly to top-line growth and bottom-line efficiency.
- Exceptional Communication: A track record of weaving data into compelling business narratives for non-technical stakeholders.
- Work Style: Ability to work from our Palo Alto office Monday through Wednesday to collaborate directly with the executive and R&D teams.

Our Commitment to You At Pebl, we’re committed to supporting our team with comprehensive rewards and benefits designed to meet diverse needs across roles and locations. Our core offerings include:

- Flexible Time Off – Take the time you need to recharge.
- Parental Leave – Support for growing families.
- Health and Dental Insurance – Where applicable, to cover you and your loved ones.
- Retirement Savings + Employee Incentive Plan – Plan for the future while sharing our success.

Please visit our career page for [more information](https://hellopebl.com/company/careers/). Pebl is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We power global teams and believe diverse perspectives drive innovation and impact. Employment decisions at Pebl are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive culture where every teammate can thrive and do the best work of their career—anywhere in the world.

## About Pebl

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Pebl is an AI-powered Global Work Platform that provides Employer of Record (EOR) services, enabling companies to hire, pay, and manage employees in 185+ countries without setting up local entities.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series stage not publicly disclosed; formerly known as Velocity Global)
- **Headquarters**: Palo Alto, CA, USA
- **Founded**: 2014
- **Founders**: Not publicly listed as individual founders; the company was originally founded as Velocity Global.

## Core Business
- Primary industry/industries: Global HR technology, Employer of Record (EOR), Payroll & Compliance
- Target customers: B2B – Startups to Fortune 500 companies looking to hire internationally without establishing local legal entities.
- Mission statement: "To make global work simple by helping companies hire, pay, and support their people—anywhere."

## Products & Services
- **Pebl Global Work Platform**: An AI-powered, human-led SaaS platform that integrates with HRIS, HCM, and ATS systems. It handles the full employment lifecycle: locally compliant contracts, payroll, tax filings, statutory benefits, paid leave, onboarding, and offboarding across 185+ countries.
- **Employer of Record (EOR) Services**: Pebl acts as the legal employer for international workers, taking on compliance and liability so client companies can focus on the work relationship. Includes in-country legal teams and a partnership with Baker McKenzie, the #1 global employment law firm.
- **AI Assistant ("Alfie")**: A conversational AI tool that provides vetted answers in 50+ languages to help HR teams navigate global compliance questions.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed.
- **Key Metric**: Manages over $1 billion in annual global payroll and supports 185+ countries.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Partnership with Baker McKenzie (global employment law firm). Backed by a decade of compliance expertise. Trusted by startups and Fortune 500s alike.
- **Growth Signals**: Rebranded from Velocity Global to Pebl in 2024. Rated #1 for compliance on G2. Holds more employment licenses than any other EOR. Has 200+ world-class in-house legal experts. Company has 302 U.S.-based employees (Medium size) with colleagues across 45+ countries.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Compliance Leadership**: Rated #1 for compliance on G2, with a multi-layered approach that includes in-house regional legal teams and a partnership with Baker McKenzie.
- **Scale & Licenses**: Holds more employment licenses than any other EOR, providing a legal moat that is difficult for competitors to replicate.
- **AI-Powered Platform**: Integrates with existing HRIS/HCM/ATS systems and offers a conversational AI assistant (Alfie) for real-time compliance guidance.
- **Speed**: Can onboard new employees in as little as 24 hours with a flat-rate, transparent pricing model (no hidden fees).

## Strategic Focus
- **AI Integration**: Deepening the use of AI (Alfie) to automate compliance checks, provide salary guidance, and streamline global hiring workflows.
- **Global Expansion**: Continuing to expand country coverage and employment license portfolio (already at 185+ countries).
- **Product-Led Growth**: Emphasizing a self-service portal and transparent pricing to reduce friction for customers.

## Why Work Here
- **Remote-First Culture**: Work from where you're most effective, with opportunities to connect in person at global hubs. Monthly stipends for workspace setup.
- **Global Team**: Colleagues across 45 countries, offering a diverse, international work environment.
- **Career Growth**: Defined job expectations, real mentorship, and clear paths to promotion. "More ownership, less hierarchy" with direct access to decision-makers.
- **Benefits**: 12 weeks minimum paid parental leave, competitive retirement plans, incentive equity, performance-based bonuses, flexible PTO, and paid volunteer days. The entire company shuts down globally a few times per year ("Pebl Pause") for rest.
- **Certified Workplace**: Great Place To Work® Certified™ (75% of employees say it's a great place to work vs. 57% at a typical U.S. company).
- **Open Roles**: Currently hiring for Account Managers, Payroll Specialists, Account Executives, Product Manager Intern (AI), Strategic Account Executives, Product Design Intern, and Benefits Administrators across AMER and EMEA regions.

## Sources
1. [hellopebl.com - Company Page](https://hellopebl.com/company/)
2. [hellopebl.com - Careers Page](https://hellopebl.com/company/careers/)
3. [hellopebl.com - Product Page](https://hellopebl.com/)
4. [Great Place To Work - Pebl Profile](https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7007819)
5. [LinkedIn - Pebl](https://www.linkedin.com/company/hellopebl)
6. [Ashby - Pebl Careers](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/pebl)

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