Head of HR (Maternity Cover)

Description

GK8 is looking for a business-oriented and hands-on Head of HR to lead our People function during a period of rapid growth and scaling. Reporting directly to the CEO, this role combines strategic leadership with operational excellence, driving initiatives that empower our people, strengthen our culture, and support business success. You will lead a small but high-impact team and act as a trusted partner to the leadership team. This role is about building scalable people practices that fuel our growth, while remaining deeply connected to the everyday realities of a fast-scaling company.

Responsibilities:

• People Strategy & Leadership – Translate business objectives into a people strategy that supports scaling, culture, and performance.
• Talent Acquisition (Local & Global) – Lead the TA team, manage hiring priorities, workforce planning, and oversee both local and global recruitment processes.
• Employee Experience & Engagement – Design and execute initiatives to drive engagement, retention, and belonging across the company.
• Wellbeing & Culture – Together with the Office Manager, plan and execute company events, team-building activities, and social initiatives (e.g. offsites, happy hours).
• HR Operations & Compliance – Oversee HR systems, policies, and processes, with solid knowledge of labor laws and compliance requirements.
• Executive Partnership – Serve as a key advisor to the CEO and leadership team on organizational design, people challenges, and change management.
• Learning & Development – Support performance management processes and professional development opportunities in a focused, scalable way.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of HR experience, with at least 4 years in a leadership role in a dynamic, scaling environment.
• Proven track record in companies that experienced significant growth and scaling.
• Strong ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on execution.
• Experience managing both local and global recruitment; hands-on recruitment experience in previous roles is a strong advantage.
• Knowledge of HR best practices, compensation & benefits, and labor law compliance.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to influence and build trust at all levels.
• A builder’s mindset – comfortable navigating ambiguity, creating processes from scratch, and driving impact with a lean team.
• Fluent English (written & verbal).