Head of People

Electrify

5d•Remote

About The Position

Electrify is a collective of creator-led businesses brought together through acquisition and a shared focus on making the world wiser. The company has around 150 people across more than 15 countries, operates fully remotely, and is based mostly in Western European time zones. The Head of People will support each team while building shared foundations that enable growth without diminishing the distinct culture of each brand. This is a generalist leadership role and central point of contact and trusted advisor for employees, line managers, partners, and leaders. The Head of People will guide people practices across the employee lifecycle, influence behaviors and culture, and build an effective People function with a small, diverse support team. The role calls for experience supporting fast-growing businesses through processes, procedures, and organizational culture, and comfort working in an agile, fully remote environment. The successful candidate will use AI and technology to make People services easy to access and deliver exceptional service to stakeholders. The role uses HiBob for HRIS, TeamTailor for recruiting, Deel for international employment, TalentDesk for freelancers, and Google Workspace and Slack for other work. It includes supporting the integration of newly acquired teams while preserving their individual cultures, and addressing employment matters across multiple countries.

Requirements

At least 8 years of human resources work experience at business partner level in fully remote or hybrid work environments.
Knowledge and experience using best-in-class systems and technology to deliver a modern, efficient employee experience for a remote workforce.
Ability to lead and manage multiple projects simultaneously, with strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail.
Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with cross-functional audiences.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information.
CIPD qualified, nearly qualified, or equivalent.
Bachelor's degree or higher, or equivalent relevant industry experience.
Experience with international employment matters, particularly in the UK, European, and North American employment markets, and employer-of-record arrangements.
Positive, energetic, enthusiastic, can-do attitude; self-driven, takes initiative, and leads projects.
Willingness to work in an agile, 100% remote environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the media industry.
Experience working as part of a high-growth start-up.
Understanding and experience supporting relationships with freelance contractors and other long-term service providers.
Experience working across multiple countries and time zones.
Experience operating in a stand-alone role.
Experience with acquisitions and post-acquisition integration.

Responsibilities

Understand, represent, and reinforce company values, influencing culture through People practices.
Provide and implement an efficient generalist self-help People service, using AI and pragmatic technology where possible.
Improve hiring speed and quality across the group with approaches suited to creative and creator-economy talent.
Work with leaders on dynamic succession planning and development of high-potential team members.
Implement inclusive culture-building activities that support cohesion and strong working relationships.
Improve employee lifecycle processes and systems to support scaling, including performance reviews, feedback loops, rewards and recognition, and learning and development.
Ensure onboarding is consistent, compliant, and welcoming, and can be delivered locally and at scale for mergers and acquisitions.
Develop and implement diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
Design, lead, and drive the people agenda, including reviewing, implementing, and adapting HR policies to comply with local legislation and improve efficiency through technology.
Ensure compliance with local employment legislation across multiple territories.
Support employees, line managers, partners, and leaders as a central People contact and trusted advisor.
Help bring acquired teams into Electrify while preserving the culture of each brand.