Chief People  Officer

Manchester
1 day ago
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Reporting to the CEO

As we scale globally, we are looking for a Chief People Officer to become a core member of the executive team and to build a world-class people function that can grow with the business.

This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who combines strategic HR vision with a deep understanding of fast-moving, technology-driven organizations.

Mission

Design, build, and scale a global HR ecosystem that enables elite engineering talent to do their best work — while ensuring strong culture, performance, and compliance across the UK,Canada. the US, and Turkey

HR Strategy & Executive Partnership

Define and execute a global HR strategy aligned with the company’s mission, vision, and growth stage

Act as a trusted strategic advisor to the CEO and executive team on workforce planning, organizational design, and succession

Provide insight into people analytics, workforce trends, and organizational healthTalent Acquisition & ScalingBuild and lead global talent acquisition strategies for highly specialized AI, robotics, and hardware engineering rolesOwn the full employee lifecycle: onboarding, performance management, development, and retention

Develop succession planning frameworks and leadership pipelines

Design learning and development programs covering both technical and soft skills

Performance, Compensation & Engagement

Design and operate performance management systems focused on accountability, speed, and impact

Build competitive, scalable compensation and benefits frameworks across multiple jurisdictions

Leverage HR data, analytics, and technology to support strategic decision-making and continuous improvement

Culture & Employee Relations

Build and scale a strong, high-performance company culture rooted in ownership, transparency, and execution

Manage employee relations in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Handle complex employee issues, disputes, and disciplinary matters with maturity and fairness

Legal Compliance & Risk

Ensure all HR policies and practices comply with local labor laws in the UK, the US, and Canada

8+ years of experience in senior HR leadership roles within technology-driven companies (Robotics, AI, Automotive, Aerospace, Hardware, Electronics Manufacturing, or similar)

Proven experience partnering with executive leadership at a senior or C-level

Strong background in talent acquisition for highly specialized technical roles

Strategic mindset combined with a pragmatic, execution-focused approach

Data-driven decision-making skills using HR analytics and metrics

Strong Advantage

Experience building HR functions in a fast-growing startup or scale-up

Experience operating in multinational environments and scaling across jurisdictions

* Track record of supporting companies through rapid growth and organizational changeHigh level of ownership and direct influence on company strategy and cultureCollaboration with top-tier engineers, AI researchers, and product leadersA culture that prioritizes speed, transparency, and minimal bureaucracyOffice perks including free breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and regular team events

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