Director of Human Resources, Transak
Accessibility for decentralised applications
Job no longer available
Accessibility for decentralised applications
101-200 employees
Job no longer available
101-200 employees
Company mission
To drive the transition to a decentralised web by making it as seamless as possible for everyone to access and engage with blockchain technologies.
Role
Who you are
- Experience in Human resource - because Transak is growing so fast, you need to have experience to scale your department and be a confident leader from day one
- Intelligence and flexibility - we are looking for evidence that you can adapt and make good decisions in a dynamic environment
- Mission driven and team player - you should be joining to be a part of achieving our mission. Onboarding to web3 should excite you and you should be willing to put the mission first and be a team player
What the job involves
- We are looking for an experienced all things HR to ensure that all human resources (HR) operations are carried on smoothly and effectively
- You will be responsible for developing HR strategies and, given the seniority of the position, will be part of senior leadership, and help to run the company from a people-first point-of-view
- Developing corporate plans for a variety of HR matters such as compensation, benefits, health and safety etc
- Overseeing talent acquisition
- Acting to support the human factor in the company by devising strategies for performance evaluation, staffing, training and development etc
- Overseeing all HR initiatives, systems and tactics
- Overseeing the work of HR personnel and provide guidance
- Serving as the point of contact for employment relations
- Monitoring adherence to internal policies and legal standards
- Dealing with grievances and violations invoking disciplinary action when required
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Transak, founded with the mission to streamline the complex process of connecting data and funds to users' blockchain wallets, is on a journey to simplify the future of finance. Presently, this process involves intricate account creation, complex form-filling, document submission, and monetary deposits.
Transak's vision revolves around blockchain wallets becoming a central element in the financial landscape, potentially serving as a universal sign-on gateway. This perspective aligns with the remarkable growth of the global blockchain technology market, projected to witness a staggering compound annual growth rate of 82.4% from 2021 to 2028.
As it looks ahead, Transak is committed to sustaining its rapid expansion, bolstered by 2023 funding. This infusion of capital will be deployed to bolster global coverage and fortify the development of its onboarding solution. In 2024, it released Transak Stream which simplifies the cryptocurrency conversion process. Product releases like this show how Transak is playing a pivotal role in the intersection of decentralised and centralised finance.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-27% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Aug 2025
$16m
LATE VC
May 2023
$20m
SERIES A
Total funding: $39.3m
Company benefits
- Work/life balance: Non-linear workdays are encouraged at Transak. We support our team members to take ownership of their time and schedule in a way that keeps them balanced in life and able to have the impact they want at work
- Team environment: Transak operates on a hybrid work model, with team members across the world. We have a culture of trust and autonomy, with a focus on communication and collaboration
- Career development: At Transak, we believe that learning is a lifelong pursuit. We provide opportunities for our team members to learn and grow, with a focus on personal and professional development
- Health & Wellness Benefits: At transak, your wellbeing is our priority. Enjoy a comprehensive healthcare package, regular wellness programs, mental health support, flexible working hours, and work-from-home options
Company HQ
London, UK
Leadership
Sami Start
(CEO & Co-Founder)Having studied at Imperial, Sami worked as a Developer for Optiver and a Software Engineer at Smarkets, before undergoing two cohorts at Entrepreneur First. They used this opportunity to co-found Transak in February 2019 and serve as CEO.
Yeshu Agarwal
(CTO & Co-Founder)Co-Founded both Hackers Home in 2010 and Hire Boss in 2015, in India. Went onto found Capitally, a personal finance app, in 2016 and then Coinally.io which was acquired by LCX whereby they continued to serve as CTO.
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