Head of HR

Description:

Okoora is scaling fast. We are now looking for a Head of HR to manage and operate our Human Resources and Recruitment functions.

This is a hands-on role that combines active recruitment with day-to-day HR management. You will report directly to the CEO and manage a team, forming the core of Okoora's People & Talent function.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full employee lifecycle: onboarding, contracts, HR compliance, employee relations, offboarding.
• Lead and execute recruitment efforts across all departments: sourcing, interviewing, and closing candidates.
• Handle payroll processes: work directly with the payroll accountant, ensure accurate salary updates, employment changes, and all payroll-related activities.
• Serve as the main HR point of contact for employees and leadership.
• Support managers with employee development, performance processes, and organizational needs.
• Build and maintain HR processes, templates, internal documentation, and HR reporting.
• Drive People-related initiatives: employee onboarding, retention efforts, internal communications.
• Manage and mentor 2 employees.
• Ensure full confidentiality and professionalism in all People Operations activities.

• 3+ years of proven experience as a Head of HR in a startup or mid-sized tech company.
• Strong, hands-on operational experience managing full HR processes independently.
• Solid experience in handling payroll processes, working directly with payroll providers or accountants.
• Minimum 3 years of experience leading HR processes without heavy support structures.
• Proven experience working directly with a CEO.
• Solid experience leading recruitment activities across diverse departments.
• Ability to handle high-speed, dynamic, changing environments.
• Native-level Hebrew and excellent English (spoken and written).