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