Head of People

We’re looking for a strategic, hands-on Head of People to lead and own our people strategy end-to-end.

You will be responsible for building and running the entire HR function as a one-person role, combining strategic thinking with strong hands-on execution across all areas of HR.

This role includes full ownership of the employee lifecycle, Talent Acquisition, and building HR foundations to ensure the company operates with clear, compliant, and scalable people practices.

This is a true builder role, ideal for someone who is comfortable working independently, creating structure from scratch, and operating in a fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Do



Strategic Leadership & Talent Growth

• Partner with the CEO and leadership team to define and execute our People strategy
• Translate business priorities into organizational structure, hiring plans, and scalable people initiatives
• Build hiring plans aligned with company growth
• Own and execute end-to-end recruitment processes
• Partner closely with hiring managers to ensure high-quality hires and strong team fit
• Advise and coach managers on people-related decisions
  
  

• Oversee and manage the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, and employee development and growth plan
• Build scalable HR processes and workflows
• Ensure clear and consistent internal communication across teams
• Support managers with performance management, feedback, compensation processes, and team development
  
  

• Build trusted relationships across the company while handling employee relations matters with professionalism and discretion
• Strengthen company values and support organizational growth and team structure
• Use feedback and insights to strengthen employees’ engagement and retention
• Advise on employment agreements and build and maintain HR-related policies
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws and company standards
  
  

• Experience as a sole HR function or HR leader in at least two companies, preferably in fast-growing startups
• You bring a strong blend of strategic thinking and hands-on execution, owning end-to-end responsibilities across the employee lifecycle, talent acquisition, and employee experience
• Experience working closely with founders and senior leadership
• Proven experience building HR foundations (e.g., policies, core processes, systems) from scratch
• You bring a high level of professional confidence, with the ability to operate independently and adjust as the company scales
• You are a critical thinker who knows how to listen and adapt to different personas, building strong, collaborative relationships
• You bring strong attention to detail and excellent interpersonal skills, guided by a people-first approach without compromising on quality and business needs
• Familiarity with ATS and HRIS systems (e.g., SparkHire, HiBob)