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Chief People Officer

Job Posted: 6 days ago

Salary: £ 185,000 - 250,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester

Expire in: 22 days

Job Description

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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