Head of People, 60 Decibels

• This role is ideal for a dynamic systems-thinker who is equally comfortable with strategic problem-solving as they are with effective execution of people operations
• First and foremost, you care deeply about people and the work we do. You’re energized by streamlining systems, solving people challenges, and cultivating teams that thrive. You’re also a connector: empathetic, strategic, and culturally attuned across borders
• Bring 10+ years of experience in People & Talent, People Ops, or Organizational Development (ideally in a startup or purpose-driven company)
• Have led across the full employee lifecycle with technical depth in one or more core areas (talent acquisition, engagement, performance, L&D, organizational design, total rewards, etc.)
• Are an exceptional strategic thinker and problem-solver with a bias for action
• Are a strong business partner who can advise senior leaders and coach managers with confidence
• Are a natural relationship-builder with cross cultural fluency
• Operate with data fluency and know how to use metrics and data to inform strategy and performance
• Are an excellent communicator who brings clarity and authenticity across levels, cultures, and channels
• A continuous learner who stays abreast of People technology and talent trends, and eager to leverage AI across all People work
• Are highly organized and adaptable, with the project management chops to juggle competing priorities
• Have experience with tools like Lattice, Greenhouse, Excel/Sheets, and modern HRIS platforms
• Have a proven ability to navigate and thrive in ambiguous, ever-changing environments
• Are excited by our mission and eager to support impact-driven organizations around the world
• Are based in London and have permanent work authorization in the UK
• If you're ready to lead people strategy for a company committed to listening and impact, we’d love to hear from you

Desirable

• Reporting to the COO, the Head of People will lead and evolve our People function—guiding everything from talent acquisition and performance management to employee engagement and systems strategy
• You’ll serve as a strategic partner to our executive and functional leaders—ensuring we have the people, practices, and culture in place to enable a thriving and high performing global team
• You’ll lead us through this next stage of business maturity – evolving from the initial startup phase and into our next chapter that reflects our current team, size, complexity, and business needs. Rather than build a People function from scratch, your mission will be to strategically guide us through a refresh
• This is a unique opportunity to shape a deeply mission-driven, globally distributed company, with 80+ global team members. We have offices in 4 locations and presence in 10+ countries
• Partner with the Chief Operating Officer to define and lead our global People strategy, translating business needs into thoughtful people practices that support performance, growth, and belonging
• Build trusted relationships across the organization, shifting from transactional HR to clear strategic business partnership, providing guidance, support and value-add to the executive team, managers, and team members alike
• Lead the full employment lifecycle: talent planning, recruitment, development, retention, team performance, org design and effectiveness, identifying where differential effort is needed to drive impact
• Drive organizational impact through strong internal stakeholder relationships, persuasive communication, and the ability to navigate ambiguity and build consensus across diverse perspectives
• Elevate and implement refreshed people-centered systems and workflows
• Manage and “level up” current programs and policies that reflect values of 'seeing-the-human', accountability, experimentation, and disruption
• Leverage technology (including AI) to streamline People processes, systems, and workflows across the organization – staying up-to-date on the latest HR tech
• Manage core HR responsibilities as needed, including total rewards, compensation, employment law, compliance, and immigration across multiple countries
• Collaborate with tech, finance, and legal teams to keep People compliant and aligned
• Coach and grow a small, high-impact People team
• Design and implement a program to embed organizational values across various touchpoints of the employee lifecycle
• Design initiatives that strengthen engagement, reinforce our values, improve internal communications, and cultivate a connected, high performing culture
• Refresh and maintain effective listening and feedback systems to measure engagement and drive continuous improvement
• Use people data to identify and surface trends, risks, and opportunities; informing leadership and strategic decisions and initiatives
• Support leadership in using data to better understand employee needs and organizational health
• Evolve the full-cycle recruitment process from fragmented, passive hiring to intentional and strategic active recruiting, while ensuring an exceptional hiring and candidate experience across all regions
• Develop and implement innovative sourcing strategies, employer branding initiatives, and robust interview processes to attract top talent globally
• Establish and track key recruitment metrics to continuously improve efficiency and effectiveness

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