Head of People – CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER – VP HR

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We are seeking a strategic yet hands-on Head of People to architect and scale our global people operations across the United States and Europe. Youll be the driving force behind building a high-performing inclusive and compliant organization that empowers our teams to thrive as we enter our next phase of growth.

This is a player-coach role - blending strategic vision with operational execution. Youll lead a talented HR professional in Europe collaborate closely with our executive team and build scalable systems that define how we attract develop and retains world-class talent.

If youre passionate about building culture structure and performance excellence in a high-growth tech environment - this is your opportunity to make an outsized impact.

Strategic Leadership & Structure

• Build lead and scale the HR function across the U.S. and Europe aligning HR strategy with company goals.
• Partner with the CEO and leadership team to develop an organizational structure that supports growth and scalability.
• Coach and manage the HR team in Eurpoe providing mentorship alignment and professional development.
• Drive company-wide culture initiatives to foster engagement inclusivity and alignment with our mission.

Talent Acquisition & Employer Brand

• Lead full-cycle recruitment across all functions with a focus on scaling the U.S. and European teams.
• Build a strong internal hiring process and enhance our employer brand globally.

Performance & Development

• Design and implement performance evaluation frameworks compensation strategies and career progression paths.
• Build and roll out training programs tailored to team needs and state-specific or regional HR regulations.
• Support leadership with coaching goal setting and learning and development initiatives.

Compliance & Operations

• Ensure compliance with all U.S. federal and state labor laws as well as European HR regulations.
• Oversee payroll management and benefits administration in both regions.
• Manage vendor relationships for HR benefits payroll and recruiting services.
• Use HR data and metrics to track engagement retention and performance trends.

Culture & Engagement

• Lead programs to strengthen employee engagement and foster a positive high-performance culture.
• Conduct regular pulse surveys and act on feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure consistency in employee experience across both countries.

Who You Are

• 7 years of progressive HR leadership experience including exposure to both U.S. and international (preferably European) operations.
• Proven success scaling organizations through periods of rapid growth - ideally in tech SaaS or hardware/software environments.
• Deep understanding of U.S. labor laws and familiarity with European employment frameworks.
• Skilled in recruitment performance management compensation strategy and organizational design.
• Exceptional communicator with strong leadership presence and stakeholder influence.
• Both strategic and hands-on - you enjoy designing systems and seeing them work in practice.
• Empathetic data-driven and passionate about building high-performance people-first cultures.
• Experienced in managing and developing an HR team.

What Success Looks Like

• A scalable compliant HR foundation supporting our global operations.
• High engagement low turnover and strong alignment with our mission and values.
• Efficient transparent hiring processes that attract and retain top talent.
• Strong collaboration and trust between HR leadership and employees across regions.