Head of People – Remote International Business

About the role

A partner company is recruiting a Head of People for a fast-growing, fully remote international business based in Switzerland. The role builds and guides a modern, high-impact HR function for a diverse group of creative teams across more than 15 countries, acting as a trusted advisor to employees, managers and senior leaders. It covers the full employee lifecycle, from talent acquisition and organizational development to employee relations, compliance and inclusion, and uses AI and technology to simplify HR services.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the People agenda and act as a central point of contact and trusted advisor for employees, managers, partners and leadership.
• Build an efficient, accessible generalist People service using AI and technology to improve employee support and streamline HR processes.
• Improve recruitment processes to attract creative and creator-economy talent, and partner with leaders on succession planning and talent development.
• Design culture-building initiatives and optimize the employee lifecycle, including performance reviews, feedback, rewards, recognition and learning and development.
• Ensure a consistent, compliant and welcoming onboarding experience, including scalable processes for acquisitions and post-acquisition integration.
• Develop diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and adapt HR policies to comply with local employment legislation across multiple countries.
• Manage the People function's systems and tools, including HRIS, recruitment platforms, international employment solutions, freelancer management systems and collaboration tools.

Required profile

• At least 8 years of HR experience at HR Business Partner level or equivalent, ideally in fully remote or hybrid international organizations.
• Proven experience supporting fast-growing businesses through organizational development, scalable HR processes and culture-building.
• Experience managing international employment matters, particularly in the UK, Europe and North America, and familiarity with employer-of-record arrangements.
• Experience supporting acquisitions and post-acquisition integration.
• CIPD qualification, near qualification or equivalent professional credentials; bachelor's degree or higher or equivalent professional experience.
• Nice to have: experience in media, digital content or the creator economy, and experience as a standalone or first dedicated People leader.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of modern HR systems and technology for a distributed workforce.
• Excellent project management, organizational and communication skills, and discretion with confidential employee information.

What we offer

• Annual salary of EUR 100,000 to 120,000, depending on experience, converted into the employee's country of residence.
• Fully remote working with a technology allowance and flexible hours suited to Western European time zones.
• Share option program and opportunities to own important People initiatives.