Head of People, Paired

• Proven experience managing People functions hands-on within the Tech space. Bonus points for experience with a fully remote or international environment
• Experience supporting a startup of < 200 people in their early stages
• Confidence in influencing C-Level leadership and coaching junior managers through complex People topics
• An outcomes-first mindset with the ability to operate autonomously and deliver end-to-end initiatives
• An empathetic leader, able to navigate delicate people situations with compassion and decisiveness
• Strong prioritization skills with a focus on high-impact initiatives and the ability to manage competing demands maintaining your focus and well-being
• A pragmatic, people-centric approach to policies, processes, and leadership support
• Expertise in developing scalable talent acquisitions and retention strategies to attract and keep top talent
• Deep understanding of UK employment law and best practices and a keen interest in learning about international markets (with a focus on Spain, our 2nd hiring location)
• Data-focused, committed to bringing facts to an often complicated and emotional field such as People
• HR tech savvy to manage our tools and implement new ones as needed
• A valid UK working permit or passport (no sponsorship requirements)

Desirable

• We’re looking for a People leader who thrives in fast-moving environments and is passionate about owning the full People experience: from strategy and culture to hands-on people operations
• Reporting to our COO, you’ll have the opportunity to shape, own, and deliver strategies that truly define the end-to-end employee experience at Paired
• Your most important outcome during your time with us: Ensure Paired remains a great place to work today and build the foundations to make it even better tomorrow
• This is a 12-month, full-time role based in the UK, starting in summer 2025, offered as a fixed-term employment contract with the possibility of extension
• People Strategy: Translate engagement insights, performance outcomes, and cultural priorities into people strategy and execution
• Employee Experience: Own the entire lifecycle from Talent Attraction to Offboarding (incl. associated administrative tasks), ensuring a seamless, inclusive, and supportive journey during the time at Paired
• Talent Acquisition: Help us find the best people, fast. Support Hiring Managers as a key resource for managing their own recruitment processes, with an interim recruiter supporting sourcing and pipeline creation currently
• People Development: Guide leaders through employee development, promotions, and performance & salary conversations
• Culture and Belonging: Nurture a connected, transparent, and values-driven culture in a fully remote setup
• International People Operations: Oversee compliance and employee experience in collaboration with our Employer of Record partners, ensuring that the UK employee experience is adapted for international teams
• Team Offsites: Design and deliver memorable company-wide meetups that foster collaboration and community three times per year

• Application review (qualifications, experience, and motivation)
• 1st interview with our Head of People
• Task - We’ll send you a task to complete at home to assess your practical skills
• Team interviews - The final step involves interviews with different team members you would be working with on a day-to-day basis