Overview
Exclusively supporting a customer in appointing a first-time leadership HR profile – a Head of People
Client Details
Our client is a high-growth global technology start-up embarking on an exciting period of change. With a team of c.50 and ambitious plans to scale, the business is professionalising its People function to support its next phase of growth.
Customer-centricity, high performance, and wellbeing are at the heart of their culture, and they are now looking for a Head of People to help embed these values while building strong HR foundations.
Description
As Head of People, you will report directly to the CEO and lead a small team to shape and deliver an effective, people-centred HR function. This role is both strategic and operational, offering the opportunity to build and scale the People function in a growing, dynamic organisation.
Key areas of focus include:
- Designing and implementing inclusive talent acquisition strategies to attract and retain top tech talent
- Establishing talent and performance management frameworks that support development and high performance
- Leading management and leadership development initiatives to equip and empower people leaders
- Driving culture and engagement programmes to create a thriving, customer-focused workplace
- Embedding Diversity, Equity & Inclusion as a core business priority
- Building and scaling HR processes, policies, and frameworks to support sustainable growth
- Designing and implementing a more progressive and flexible total rewards package
This role requires a balance of strategic thinking and operational delivery, ensuring the People function evolves in line with business needs.
It’s a fantastic opportunity for an impact-driven People leader who thrives in a high-growth, fast-paced environment and is passionate about creating a strong, scalable People function that enables both individuals and the organisation to succeed.
This is a fully remote role, though the business would ideally like someone based in the North West of England, as they are considering opening a UK hub in Manchester in the future.
Profile
The candidate will have the following experience:
- Working in a high-growth tech start-up with a strong understanding of the unique challenges of scaling businesses
- A track record of building and embedding HR foundations in a fast-paced environment
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels, including the leadership team
- A hands-on, pragmatic approach – able to operate both strategically and operationally
- Experience leading a small team while remaining personally involved in delivery
- A passion for culture, engagement, and employee experience, with a commercial mindset
- Working across an international remit
Job Offer
This role offers a salary of £80,000 per annum (dependant on experience), plus a basic suite of benefits
