Chief People  Officer

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