Head of People

About the role

We are seeking a Head of People to lead and scale the People function for a high‑growth, globally distributed technology organization based in Switzerland. In this strategic yet hands‑on role you will partner with the executive team to design and execute talent strategies that support rapid expansion while maintaining a high talent bar.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and scale end‑to‑end People operations, including recruiting, onboarding, performance management and career development across a global workforce.
• Design and implement a data‑driven recruiting strategy to attract top‑tier talent and ensure high talent density.
• Partner with executive leadership on workforce planning, organizational design, compensation strategy and headcount prioritisation.
• Develop and continuously improve performance management, leadership development and career progression frameworks.
• Oversee hiring operations, candidate experience and recruiter effectiveness through scalable processes and automation.
• Create metrics and reporting dashboards to monitor hiring performance and overall organisational health.
• Drive adoption of AI‑enabled workflows and automation across People operations.
• Maintain and evolve company culture in line with values during periods of rapid growth.
• Collaborate with Finance and leadership on compensation planning and organisational investments.
• Mentor and develop the People team, fostering execution, ownership and continuous improvement.

Required profile

• 8 + years of experience in People leadership, recruiting, talent acquisition or People Operations within high‑growth technology companies.
• Proven track record of building and scaling recruiting functions in fast‑moving, talent‑dense environments.
• Strong background partnering with executive leadership on organisational design, workforce planning and talent strategy.
• Experience managing and developing high‑performing People or Recruiting teams.
• Analytical mindset with ability to use data to drive decisions and optimise processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills.

Required skills